OFF TOPIC - Re: Cutter, s/ now back on topic

Really really excellent manners Dave..I commend you on list despite
yer warnings aganst it -caint help myself.I am impressed with your
tact.
Hey but I got a question..Bad need an answer to this'un.I want to
buy a breakout board but am confused by the language used to describe
them.(cause this is my first cnc build project) .I like aspects of
the Mach2 board by Bob Campbell(?) but it seems to require use of
Mach1 or 2 controller software ..may have the name wrong and I dunno
if I am understanding the online catalog description correctly..I am
not gonna use that particular software but I have Rutex drives in
hand , power supplies , servo motors and all else mechanical sitting
waiting to be controlled and I want some isolation.The Mach 2 board -
with another add on board- promised to control my VFD spindle drive
too so I lean in that direction..
Sorry if I dont know enough about the subject to ask a clear
question but it appears to me that I can either ask vague/general
questions here or I can start sending checks across the planet in
hopes something will work and I'll learn that way.
Steven










--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "turbulatordude"
<davemucha@j...> wrote:

>
> It may sound funny to new members, but actually using the machines,
> ie: feeds and speeds is not an ON-topic discussion.
>
> Since we do discuss how to build and design the machines, it seems
> that the next logical step is how to use them.
>
> And, it is... But, like graduating from High School, moving on to
> Collage is the nest logical step.
>
> If you are there, then congratulations from all of us. Some

people

> put the number at 1% of those who hope and plan as compared to

those

> who build and finish the machines.
>
> One reason is the resources of the group. If you are designing

the

> controllers or drivers or frames or axis or screws or nuts (etc,
> etc) the depth of knowledge of this group is vast.
>
> But, if you are running a Bridgeport or Sherline or Plasma or EDM,

or

> lathe or pcb etcher or wire cutter...... you an see the breadth

of

> machines we discuss.
>
> Well, each type has a specific users group of experienced users who
> can comment the tips for those machines.
>
> If you have graduated to that level, we can't be happier for you.

We

> do ask for pictures so the rest of us get that shot in the arm that
> someone actually gets the job done. : )
>
> But, the questions about how to run the machines are for other
> groups. rec.metalcrafters maybe ?
>
> If you have a machine or topic-specific list or group you think is
> something others would benefit from, let us know and we'll post it

in

> the links section.
>
> Dave
> Moderator
>
>
> Btw, these moderator posts seems to draw ire from some and comments
> from others. As always, please send your applause and

displeasement

> to us OFF LIST to ;
>
> CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO-owner@yahoogroups.com