Re: Evaluate Mach2 Software

Andy,

Just for curiosity, what motors and motor drivers are you using for
your cnc project?

Greg

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Andy Wander <awander@v...>
wrote:

> Greg:
>
> I am "playing around" with Mach2 on my first CNC project, and so

far, I like

> it very much. I can't really compare it to any other controllers,

as I

> haven't used any.
>
> I CAN confirm that the DRO's(without separate linear encoders) tell

you

> where Mach2 thinks the tool is, so if you move it by manually

turning the

> wheels, the DRO's don't change.
>
> If by manual control you meant joggging through the software, then

the DRO's

> will show these moves.
>
> Andy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Greg Maxwell
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: 4/18/2004 8:15 PM
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Evaluate Mach2 Software
>
> All,
>
> Has anyone used the Mach2 software package? I am in the process of
> migrating a panagraph engraver and Bridgeport milling machine to
> CNC. I have downloaded the demo and it appears very impressive
> (includes digitizing) and linear encoder input for DRO. I know

this

> is a very objective question, however what I am looking for is the
> package capable or is there other packages that may cost more that
> are better? Secondly, if these software packages are hooked up to
> the mill, if I move the x (or y) axis manually, will the dro update
> on the movement? Or is this why you would need to buy the linear
> encoders?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg Maxwell
>
>
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