Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Opinions: Cheap 3-axis Software

If you are at all computer savvy and don't mind learning a little Linux I
would suggest you take a look at EMC. Start with www.linuxcnc.org

It certainly qualifies from your price requirement (free) and supports
steppers or servos.

Tim
[Denver, CO]

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> Any opinions on cheap (< $200?) Step/Direction CNC parallel port
> software for a mini-mill? Some of the choices are:
>
> MaxNC's Software ($125 std & $225 deluxe)
>
> Supercam ($200 upgrade with a Micromill)
>
> Yeager CNC Pro ($175 std or $125 "lite")
>
> DeskNC ($60 from Camtronics)
>
> DANCAM
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> Others?
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