Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Controllers

I don't know how the Geckos work. Isn't there a card that gets inserted into
one of the internal slots and runs the Geckos ? I was specifically told a
new PC was not going to work because it would not have internal card slots.
From what you're saying, Gecko's get connected to a printer cable ? How do
I connect 4 Geckos to one printer cable, or do they daisychain together ?

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Rogers" <Don@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:09 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Controllers


> At 04:27 PM 3/18/2004 +0000, you wrote:
> >I have the mill essentially set up. So I guess what I need are the
following:
> >
> >o power supply to supply the 4 Geckos
> >o 4 Geckos
> >o 4 servo motors
> >o 4 encoders
> >o Drawing software
> >o some kind of card to insert into the motherboard on my PC
> >o software to run the card inserted in the motherboard
> >
> >Am I missing anything ?
>
> Yep
>
> You need a CAM software to get from the drawing to the machine. Try
> FreeMill, Ace Converter, Meshcam, or for simple building block parts,
> GenGcode. These will all translate the drawings to the Gcode needed to
> drive the software controlling the Geckos, or other drivers. Although you
> still need to do some text editor work with their output to make sure you
> have a usable file. None of these are four axis converters though. To
> get to that step, dig out the check book and make sure it is full.
>
> I'm not sure what card you are referring to. Most PC's have a printer
port
> built in. Use it.
>
> Don
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