Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Newbie

Hi Tim,

Sounds like a nice solution for those wanting a "package"! I haven't
run DeskCNC for quite a while ('been running my own), has it been
updated or improved? I have the "controller only" black box, and I have
it cabled up to run into my Gecko driver/PS box.

What is the update policy for DeskCNC software?

Alan KM6VV


Tim Goldstein wrote:

>
> Alan,
>
> DeskCNC is a little bit confusing product as it is really 3 different
> parts. There is the DeskCNC software which is a CAM software bundle that
> generates g-code from .dxf, .stl, gerber, and bitmap files. The software
> is also capable of being used as a CNC controller program if you get the
> external board. There are 2 possible external boards. The basic unit is
> a controller only and it outputs step and direction signal from the
> controller and accepts limit and home switched. It connects to the PC
> through a serial cable or an optional USB cable. To generalize the
> output from it is the same step and direction that you get from the
> parallel port on most other controllers. The second external board is a
> combined controller (same functions and connection to the computer as
> the basic unit) with a 3 axis Allegro based driver board integrated on
> the board (same chips as the Xylotex). It also has the power supply and
> rectifier built on the board. It is probably the easiest route to CNC
> until Jeff and I get the Xylotex turn key box ready. Using DeskCNC with
> the combined controller/driver board you connect the board to the
> computer with a serial cable and you connect a 24 VAC or less
> transformer and your stepper motors. You now have a running CNC setup.
>
> Tim
> [Denver, CO]
> Sherline products at Deep Discount
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> Now selling Visual Mill 4.0 Special price so low I can not post it!
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> >
> > Hi Tony,
> >
> > Good comments on SuperCam and DeskCNC.
> >
> > I am curious about your comment on "DeskCNC combined
> > controller/driver", I have an old module that uses a PIC; it
> > does not have a driver w/Xylotex chips. Something new?
> > DesKAM CNC? OK, new site! I see both "controller board" and
> > driver boards listed (site under construction, I didn't see a
> > "combined" board).
> >
> > Yes, The "controller board" is the same as I have.
> >
> > I answered my own question! I also see that Fred and Tim are
> > selling it.
> >
> > Alan KM6VV
>
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