Re: Taig cnc ready help for a newbie

Ok thanks guys. I will be sure to check out all of the available
software options.

Also thanks for the power supply link!!

So is what i have listed so far a pretty good setup? Fell free to
give some better options here guys.

Also where is the Xylotex group located. Maybe i can find some
different motor setups with others using this driver.

Thanks,
A.J

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Jones, Joseph A1"
<joseph.a1.jones@l...> wrote:

> Ok,
>
> Let me repeat that my intention was not to slam Mach2. I was just
> stating my first impression of the interface. However, in all

fairness

> I really should not have said anything at all about Mach2. Since I

only

> gave it an honest afternoon's effort, I should let the folks that

have

> more experience with it debate it's strengths and weaknesses. And
> again, I'm sure it wouldn't have the following it does if it wasn't

a

> capable piece of software.
>
> -Archie
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lance Hopper [mailto:snaggletto@c...]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2004 7:12 AM
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Taig cnc ready help for a newbie
>
>
> Hey,
> Yes, Mach2's interface, as you download it, is a mess of buttons
> and readouts. Most use the included screen designer to create

their

> own user infterface, to their own specifications. All buttons can

be

> assigned hot keys if you prefer keyboard control etc... If you

don't

> like it, don't use it. Just wanted to let you know you can change
> it.
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Jones, Joseph A1"
> <joseph.a1.jones@l...> wrote:
> > I have a Sherline, so I can't speak to the issue of swaping out

the

> > motor. However, I'm using the Xylotex driver and am very pleased
> with
> > it. I've tried using the Mach software, but just didn't care for
> it.
> > The typical benefit of Windows software is the user interface.
> Mach had
> > plenty of functionality, but my mind kept fighting with the
> interface
> > layout. Anyhow, I've been trying out TurboCNC for DOS and find I
> can
> > operate things a lot quicker with the keyboard. This is just a
> personal
> > preference, though, and not a slam against Mach. I'm sure it's

very

> > capable software or there wouldn't be so many users. As far as a
> power
> > supply goes, a few people on the Xylotex group, including myself,
> have
> > purchased the following:

http://www.herbach.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?

> Screen=PROD&Store_Code=HAR&
> > Product_Code=TM00PWS4420&Category_Code=PWS. It provides 24VDC @8A
> and
> > 5VDC for the logic, which is nice with the older Xylotex boards.

I

> > don't know if the newer Xylotex requires the same logic power
> supply. I
> > got my 282oz-in steppers from http://www.seanet.com/~dmauch/. He
> is out
> > of these motors, but I think he has some ~250oz-in available.
> >
> > Good luck,
> > Archie
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Dena [mailto:denajoanos@y...]
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:42 PM
> > To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Taig cnc ready help for a newbie
> >
> >
> > Hello guys. I am new to the cnc milling scene and have been doing
> > lots of reading the last couple of weeks and need some help to
> setup
> > a Taig cnc ready mill.
> >
> > Can someone please recommend a good setup for a Taig. I will

mostly

> > be dealing with Aluminum metals. I need a setup that can work

with

> > metals for long periods of times!!!
> >
> > ----Setup i am thinking about----
> >
> > MILL...Taig CNC ready mill 2019CR
> >
> > SOFTWARE....I would like to run a XP Windows based software if
> posible
> > (guessing Mach 2).
> >
> > DRIVER BOARD... XYLOTEX Three Axis Stepper Motor Drive
> >
> > STEPPER MOTOR....???? Need help here. I am guessing something with
> > 200-300oz
> >
> > SPINDLE MOTOR.....???? Need help here. Is the one that comes with
> the
> > Taig good or can it be upgraded to something with a more powerfull
> > motor for working with metals?
> >
> > POWER SUPPLY....??? Need help here.
> >
> > All comments are welcome
> > Thanks in advance guys for your help
> > A.j
> >
> >
> >
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