Re: NAMES 2000 PICS
Posted by
daveland@n...
on 2000-05-03 12:57:21 UTC
A lot of interest in cnc. I can't begin to count the number of people who have
or know of someone who has a cnc machine (working or not). I thought we were
the "crazy" ones who dabled in this "black art". Not true. We are just more
organized through this list!!!
Almost everyone was interested in EMC being free, but about half were turned
off by linux. Most said they were "too old" or "too busy" to learn it. I think
i'll have a linux/EMC install class next year. I'll get 4 pc's and run 30 minute
classes to do the install. Then when the user is done the install, we will
connect up to a mini mill and cut a small wax part that says "I installed EMC!!
Comercial people are still the leaders. Remember this is a hobbyist based show,
so they are still the "cadillacs" for people with the money, who go and buy
the commercial stuff. It will get you going faster. IF you want to save money
and have time to learn, EMC is a great way to gain experience.
The commercial people arn't worried until we get a 5 minute brain dead install.
They know that EMC is still and infant. I'll bet many of them will be packaging
their own versions within 5 years!! Look at Corel... They now sell their own
flavor of linux, sprinkled with their office suite!!
We need to get a machine "cutting" next year. It is a pain but I think that
will get more attention. Wax or plastic is the only reasonable thing to cut.
No sharp chips and less public safety issues.
one kid suggested that we load the hexapod up with sand filtering down through
a funnel. Then draw designs on the floor. Not a bad idea!!! When done, sweep
it up and place the sand back in the funnel and run it again!!
dave
Dan wrote:
I'm sure you generated alot of interest in it and EMC. What kind of comments
did you hear about the machine? Was there any interest in the free CNC software?
Did any of the commercial vendors check out Ron's or Ray's stuff? Are they
worried now? : )
Thanks,
Dan
or know of someone who has a cnc machine (working or not). I thought we were
the "crazy" ones who dabled in this "black art". Not true. We are just more
organized through this list!!!
Almost everyone was interested in EMC being free, but about half were turned
off by linux. Most said they were "too old" or "too busy" to learn it. I think
i'll have a linux/EMC install class next year. I'll get 4 pc's and run 30 minute
classes to do the install. Then when the user is done the install, we will
connect up to a mini mill and cut a small wax part that says "I installed EMC!!
Comercial people are still the leaders. Remember this is a hobbyist based show,
so they are still the "cadillacs" for people with the money, who go and buy
the commercial stuff. It will get you going faster. IF you want to save money
and have time to learn, EMC is a great way to gain experience.
The commercial people arn't worried until we get a 5 minute brain dead install.
They know that EMC is still and infant. I'll bet many of them will be packaging
their own versions within 5 years!! Look at Corel... They now sell their own
flavor of linux, sprinkled with their office suite!!
We need to get a machine "cutting" next year. It is a pain but I think that
will get more attention. Wax or plastic is the only reasonable thing to cut.
No sharp chips and less public safety issues.
one kid suggested that we load the hexapod up with sand filtering down through
a funnel. Then draw designs on the floor. Not a bad idea!!! When done, sweep
it up and place the sand back in the funnel and run it again!!
dave
Dan wrote:
I'm sure you generated alot of interest in it and EMC. What kind of comments
did you hear about the machine? Was there any interest in the free CNC software?
Did any of the commercial vendors check out Ron's or Ray's stuff? Are they
worried now? : )
Thanks,
Dan