Re: DeskCNC API now with G-code interpreter

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Ron Ginger" <ginger@m...>
wrote:

> > From: "Fred Smith" <imserv@v...>
> >Subject: Re: DeskCNC API now with G-code interpreter.
>
> Very intersting, but not quite complete. The .doc file includes all

the

> gcode error return codes, but does not include the new function

calls to

> send the gcodes.

Some additional and more in-depth documentation will be forthcoming.

> The example program has the declarations of the gcode routines so I

can

> guess at how they work. They seem to do gcodes where the untis are

in STEPS.

> A bit strange to work with.

One of the initialization steps is to send a .ini file definition.
The file format is similar to the EMC.ini file. After that, the
commands will be in the desired units.

> Still, it is good to see a move toward opening up access to a nice
> controller. I hope I can have my long touted Interactive Milling

program

> (iMILL) running at NAMES with the DeskCNC board.
>
> Is anyone going to have a small mill there that I cold hook my

laptop to to

> show actual running? Im not to eager to drag a mill all the way

from Maine

> to Detroit.

I will try to have a spare, Sherline 5400, w/servo system available
if you need it.

Fred Smith - IMService

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