Galil - G code Frontend
Posted by
lazercadman
on 2005-03-01 12:13:24 UTC
I have a Galil controller and am wondering if there are any new leads
for a G Code front end besides Camsoft, which is way out of my price
range. I use Galil controllers for the custom machines I build at
work. I also use Visual Basic for the control of the Galils. On these
machines I don't need G Code as they are specialized. I can write
Galil code well and this is mostly how my machines work. The VB just
runs threads on the Galil. At home with my mill and controller, I
would like to use G Code programming instead of the lengthy process
of Galil programming. I run servos, and would switch to Mach 2, but I
would need to replace my amplifiers and motors. Not a very economical
option since I already have a working system. I also don't want to
spend $100/axis for Rutex's step and direction to analog converters.
I like the Galil because it gives me all the I/O I ever need and the
option to do complex motions at speeds that are better than step
systems. Again, I already have all the motors and amps wired and
working well. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
for a G Code front end besides Camsoft, which is way out of my price
range. I use Galil controllers for the custom machines I build at
work. I also use Visual Basic for the control of the Galils. On these
machines I don't need G Code as they are specialized. I can write
Galil code well and this is mostly how my machines work. The VB just
runs threads on the Galil. At home with my mill and controller, I
would like to use G Code programming instead of the lengthy process
of Galil programming. I run servos, and would switch to Mach 2, but I
would need to replace my amplifiers and motors. Not a very economical
option since I already have a working system. I also don't want to
spend $100/axis for Rutex's step and direction to analog converters.
I like the Galil because it gives me all the I/O I ever need and the
option to do complex motions at speeds that are better than step
systems. Again, I already have all the motors and amps wired and
working well. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Discussion Thread
lazercadman
2005-03-01 12:13:24 UTC
Galil - G code Frontend
Fred Pompei
2005-03-01 23:11:07 UTC
Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Galil - G code Frontend
geostabilizer
2005-03-02 07:42:04 UTC
Re: Galil - G code Frontend