Re: dxf to gcode to Galil DMC software

Hello Brad,
Yes, it's good to have options. CNC type programs that could take a
Rhino, Turbo CAD, or Corel dxf file and turn it into suitable code
to operate a Galil controller for the purpose of laser cutting and
etching were non-existent or too expensive for what they did. So I
developed my own program to suit my needs. Of course, having
a "free" controller card eased the expense side.
Yes, Galil boards are expensive. But I can attest, they work and are
extremely robust! This was important to me because I built a "one-
of-a-kind" system for laser processing and wanted it functional
ASAP. As a software developer I don't mean to pound on the servo
system too much (only destroyed one motor) but it was nice the galil
card could take a beating.

I don't know about Jon Elson's interface board. I will look into it.
In the mean time, I have been working on interfaces to the Douloi
Motion Servo Block, and Delta Tau.

About a prior post on installation problems:
It turned out on my test PC I had a older release that InstallShield
had not comply removed. I have retested the gdmc demo version at:
http://www.goldtreesystems.com/testing.htm
and it is safe to install.

Thanks, George

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Brad" <camden_blue@...>
wrote:

>
> Greetings,
>
> Does this mean we now have another option other than EMC to

control

> servo closed loop systems? I think there is a huge group of people

like

> myself wanting a windows based software solution to driving

servos. So

> far the only option for closed loop thats cost effective is EMC.

The

> second problem is interfacing to a computer without the need to

selling

> off ones first born to pay for the interface. Galil boards are
> expensive.
>
> Jon Elson is the only guy I know that makes an interface board

that

> works for closed loop and is availible for a reasonable cost. Is

there

> a chance your software will also work with Jon's boards?
>
> The worlds waiting for your improved "mouse trap".
>
> Brad
>
>
> Announcement: Galil controller software demo.
> > >
> > > After many hours of designing and testing I have finally

developed

> > a
> > > 4-azis motion controller program application, called gdmc,

that

> > does
> > > adequate commanding of a Galil DMC18xx PCI based servo

controller

> > > card. I use for it for 100 watt CO2 laser cutting and etching
> > > projects. Not too long ago it could only convert VisualMill
> > > generated gcode files into the appropriate DMC commands. Now

it

> > can
> > > do processing of dxf drawing files directly.
>