[CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Universal CNC Controller HSM 1/2003+

Ray,
Thanks for the info about the mounting holes. I figured they were
for some option that I probably wouldn't need. Roland did a great
job with his design; I really like the idea of enclosing everything
in a industrial enclosure. My shop is pretty damp (Louisiana - 100%
humidity most of the time, but rarely below 50 degrees, so I don't
have the discomfort in the winter you deal with) so sealing the unit
up appeals to me. I've even used sealed plugs for the connections
between the enclosure and the steppers. I keep rust at bay by
keeping things closed up and putting in a small warming device (7.5w
night light bulb or gun safe "golden rod", depending on the size of
the enclosure).

Anyone considering building a CNC controller system that they would
like to be flexible, expandable, and universally adaptable should
consider his plans. He has left room for almost any option you could
desire.

Sorry about the miscommunication over the computer. You did give a
good price and I should have re-sent my email regarding payment. I
knew you were tied up with NAMES and the new BDI release so I didn't
want to be a pest. I went ahead and ordered the idot 1Ghz machine, I
hope I can get EMC running, may have to hire you to help....

Regards,
Joe Travis

> >Message: 11
>> Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 08:34:57 -0500
>> From: "J.T. Travis" <1911_fan@...>
>>Subject: Re: Universal CNC Controller HSM 1/2003+
>>
>>Bob,
>
>> 1. On the aluminum plate, there are some duplicated hole locations.
>>I don't have the plans handy, but there are 2 holes (of different
>>dimension) that share the same location on Roland's charts. I
>>emailed him and never heard back.
><s>
>The extra holes were to match at least three different breakout boards.
>Two were from Steve at PMDX. Both his basic card and the complete one
>that we used for the article. The third was for the cncKITS.com basic boards.
>> 3. Major issue - the computer. <s> you need a miniature computer.
>>There are some installation issues with EMC and the miniature
>>(idot.com) computer that he specifies in the article. I contacted
>>Ray Henry about getting set up. He offered to sell me the unit used
>>in the article. On follow up he never sent me info on how to pay,
>>etc. I'm not (nor have the time to be) a Linux guru - I need the
>>machine up and running so this has been frustrating. I think I will
>>just order the idot machine and use a windows or dos CNC program. I
>>wish he had given the specs for the computer he used; at least then
>>I'd know the installation was possible. Idot has several models and
>>multiple options so the chance of me getting a EMC compatible one is
>>about "0".
>
>My apologies. Iäm of the impression that I sent something but am not
>at home for the next couple of weeks. I know that Roland and I came up
>with a price that was well below the current cost for the used machine.
>I copied the list of items purchased from Idot and thought Iäd sent it.
>
>To answer your thoughts about compatability with these small boards,
>I've not seen one that would not run the BDI 2.18+ but then I've only
>worked with six or eight of them.
>
>Ray
>

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