Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: New to CNC Milling and Turning

Thanks for the start...now that I have the basic
hardware, Computer, drives, and servos..and now the
turbo cnc....what else do I need?

Thanks
Rick

--- volitan712003 <volitan@...> wrote:

>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Rick"
> <volts4800@y...> wrote:
> >
> >
> > I'm converting my Mill and lathe to CNC. My mill
> is being converted
> by
> > a person that has knowledge on what to do but I
> still need the
> > software. I'm doing my lathe. I would like to do
> servos. What
> > electronics do I need? I have read so many posts
> and articles that
> I'm
> > really confused!! I have a P2-350 for my
> computer...what does it
> take
> > to get from the computer to the servos? including
> programs?
> > Thanks
> > barneyw1@c...
>
>
> In order to use your computer as a cnc control,
> you'll need a g-code
> interpreter, that will send the signals to the
> drives you need, which
> will work the servos. There will be encoders on the
> servos that will
> give positional feedback to the drives, or to the
> drives and the
> computer (that depends on which software you
> choose).
>
> The simplest setup I can think of is using turboCNC
> (www.dakeng.com),
> which would run gecko drives (www.geckodrive.com),
> which would work
> with your encoders (www.usdigital.com) to drive your
> servos.
>
> There are other routes, most of which are more
> involved and more
> expensive, each has it's pros and cons.
>
> I guess the real questions are; what kind of
> machines do you have
> (meaning are they large or small), what do you want
> to accomplish with
> them, and how much do you want to spend on the
> project.
>
> I understand your confusion, I read for months and
> months before I
> actually made any decisions. We haven't even gotten
> to your power
> supply yet.
>
> Good luck and keep asking questions, you'll get
> there.
>
> David
>
>
>
>
>
>

__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
http://mail.yahoo.com