Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: dxf to gcode to Galil DMC software

I have a couple of old DMC-730's that it would be nice to have a great
interface software package like this to control.

----- Original Message -----
From: "geostabilizer" <gmalone@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 3:34 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 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.
> >
>
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