Re: Mini Mill Shopping - Desk CNC

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "turbulatordude"
<davemucha@j...> wrote:

>
> > DeskCNC works just fine with any of the step and direction
> drivers.
> > You just insert the signal wires into the terminals on the
> controller
> > board, instead of into the parallel port.
> >
> > In fact, because of the low signal levels found on many laptop
> > parallel ports, DeskCNC works better than many parallel port

driven

> > systems (besides other advantages).
> >
> > It does provide a breakout board function, which is usually

needed

> > for a parallel port system at extra cost.
> >
> > Best Regards, Fred Smith- IMService
> >
> > Listserve Special discounts and offers are at:
> > http://www.imsrv.com/hobby
>
>
> Hi Fred,
>
> I looked at the Desk CNC page and found the flow chart link.
> http://www.imsrv.com/deskcnc/
>
> seems you offer a RS232 or USB connection and that the board might

be

> a controller/driver board in as much as it is generating the pulses
> (or phases) to operate the motors.
>
> It seems this is a potential software for PCB routing/drilling,

which

> is my purpose.

The combination controller/driver board was discontinued earlier this
year. This board was approximately the equivalent of a DeskCNC
controller board, a Xylotex 3 axis board (used the same chips), and a
regulated power supply, less 24 vac transformer.


DeskCNC includes many CAM functions, including processing extended
Gerber, and Excellon files for PCB drilling and trace routing.

At this time the Xylotex in combination with the DeskCNC controller
is a pretty good setup for PCB routing/drilling, if you have some
stepper motors in hand.

Our servo system is another possibility. The kit, complete with
servo motors, encoders, drivers, nema 23 mounting plates and DeskCNC
software and controller is $699 for 3 axis.

Fred Smith - IMService
We're here to servo you.

Listserve Special discounts and offers are at:
http://www.imsrv.com/hobby