Re: How do I know if I want Linux

Hi Jon,
Thanks for the info..
I don't think I want to go that route.
I'm just looking for a way to Pgm. the machine on the computer and u/l the
code to the lathe.
I don't want to spend the alot of money for the CAM packages that are out
there.

L8r
Blue Knight "Machinist Due It With Precision"
AKA Joseph P. Mucenski
Tucson, AZ
josephm@... <mailto:josephm@...>

clip....
Unless you have documentation on the computer and its communication
protocol, it might be difficult (unless it is G-code).

To use EMC, you would have to remove the internal computer, and replace
with either a stepper driver or servo amps, as appropriate for your motors.
Possibly you could re-use the stepper drivers or servo amps that are in
the machine.