Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] PIC DRO Revisited

True, there are points to each approach.

Older laptops are dropping in price continually making them attractive.

They are also more susceptible to metal chips and dust.

I have written software for the PIC in the past, so I'm aware of it's features. It would
probably not be my choice for a stand alone unit, but that's a matter of personal preference.

Marshall

----- Original Message -----
From: james owens <wotisname@...>
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Sent: Monday, March 20, 2000 8:46 AM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] PIC DRO Revisited


> It may be easier to use an old PC for the electronics, but this thread started because of a shortage of space and the
consideration that a PC is more than a little over-kill. If a PIC that is reprogrammable is used the software is not a issue as it
can be rewritten. While the bugs and the developemenrt work is being done the PIC need not be put in the final position and can be
left in the program develope board which is indeed plugged into a PC via the parallel port.
>