Re: Lathe Conversion/step direction to analog

I'm getting ready to start a retro on an late 80's toolroom cnc lathe
I got with a shot control. I think the servo amps are in good shape
and am planning on trying rutex 991h model to get the analog signal I
need from the various flavors of parallel port step/direction conyrol
softwares. Currently TurboCNC is at the top of my list.

I'll let you in on how my conversion goes. Keep me posted on yours
if you decide to attempt it. Maybe we could learn from each other's
mistakes.

Anyone on the list tried running the rutex step/direction to analog
converters?

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Kenneth A. Emmert"
<mds1878@c...> wrote:

> I have casually been looking for a lathe for cnc conversion or at

least

> something salvageable for one. Found a cnc lathe station at a

local machine

> shop. A TRE about 12 x 36" full enclosed and set up with servo's.
> Electronics are old and nonfunctional built about 1980. Balance

of the

> machine is fully functional and in good condition.
> It appears to me this might be a viable project. Normal problem

large

> machine limited shop space. However, I can fit it in! Do you have

any

> thoughts or comments on the electronics' conversion?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Ken