Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: USB ports ?

Is there any way the G200X can operate from a parallel (or
serial) port. I've made the (possibly stupid) decision to
only use 'legacy machines', at least for the forseeable
future, unless/until they get ALL the bugs outa Micro$oft
crap.

RayHex

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> From: Mariss Freimanis <mariss92705@...>
>
> John,
>
> The way I'm using the USB port is to transfer data

between the

> controller's microprocessor and the PC. My usage of the

port is not

> real-time; enough data (maxes out at 400 kBytes) is

transfered in

> bursts the controller then dispenses as needed.

Everything works very

> well that way.
>
> Art of mach2 fame has it working near real-time. The

G200X requires 2

> kilobytes per second per axis when run the way Art uses

it. Evidently

> it works just fine that way as well.
>
> You can go to http://www.ftdichip.com/ and look at the

FT245BM USB

> controller IC. It's the same one I'm using and that means

it can't be

> that hard.
>
> You can call or order over the net. Just go to

www.geckodrive.com