Re: Taig cnc ready help for a newbie

Hi,

Xylotex Yahoo Groups web site
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Xylotex/

Xylotex Web site
http://www.xylotex.com

Jeff

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Dena" <denajoanos@y...>
wrote:

> 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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