Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: USB ports ?

Ray,
The original G2002 (I think) interfaced via the serial port. A FTDI
FT232 Virtual USB com port was added. I can't remember if the original
serial port exists.

Effectively, the G200X is running via a serial protocol, so it should
work. It just depends whether the serial port is fast enough. From,
memory it is.

I'm not sure if the new G200X will have a serial interface in addition
to the USB virtual serial interface.

Cheers,

Peter.

Raymond Heckert wrote:

> 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
>
> ----------
>
>>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
>
>
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