Re: Mod Bus was: Re: Gearhead motors ? future drives ?

> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "washcomp" <jeff@w...> wrote:
> > Um Dave,
> >
> > MACH3 is currently able to interface to a PLC through Modbus (spoke
> > to a guy today who's using it on his Bridgeport connecting Modbus out
> > his RS-232 port). Gives loads of I/O and analog inputs. Gecko will
> > support USB for enhanced I/O (but less than PLC) and biggest
> > advantage is enhanced pulsing.
> >
> > At least that's my understanding as of today.
> >
> > Jeff
> >
>
>
> I spent about 45 min searching for plc's with mod bus. Tey seem to be
> rare as hens teeth and very expensive. Are you aware of any low cost
> soultion.
>
>
> Wally

Waly,
Brian barker has been working on this and has it working fine with a lot documented.
Try looking on his website.
http://www.newfangledsolutions.com/index.php

John s.



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