Re: Mach III and DeskCNC

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

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> Will,
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> Do you have "legacy" G code with G70/G71 for units selection? Mach
> 2/3, as do most newer controllers, uses G20/21. A simple search and
> repelace with a text editor will change these... (I'd bet Art would
> even hard code it for ya if you asked him...)
>
> FYI, Mach2/3 is also able to digitise and tool preset. It will even
> work with the IMsrvc probe/setter...
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Ballendo

Also runs lathe. Still being worked on but it is operational AND there
is already good documentation even on the beta releases.
Another plus is the Yahoo group where may people are able to offer
assistance, you don't have to wait on Art or just one person.

John S.

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> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Will" <nmbmxer@y...> wrote:
> >
> > Thank you so much for your reply. I had been looking at the DeskCNC
> > website and found no mention of using it to control a lathe. I
> > skimmed through the manual and found no mention of G76. Do you know
> > if it will support G70/G71? I was told that machIII wouldnt. I
> think
> > that being able to digitize and use the tool length presetter are
> big
> > bonuses for DeskCNC.
> > William