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

At 03:43 PM 5/1/00 -0600, you wrote:

>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]

Tim,

Thanks for the feedback. The linux world is tempting, but the learning
curve on all this is steep enough without throwing a new operating system
into the mix. Perhaps I can get started with some cheap/free DOS based
software and graduate to the open linux stuff later?

Do you run the EMC software? I assume it's open source so if you're savvy
you can customize it?

Thanks again,

Mike

>----- Original Message -----
>From: <mnels@...>
>To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com>
>Sent: Monday, May 01, 2000 3:00 PM
>Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Opinions: Cheap 3-axis Software
>
>
> > 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
> >
> > Others?
> >
> >