Re: dxf to gcode to Galil DMC software

Any ideas if this will work with the DMC-1040 or any of the 1000 series
controllers?
Shawn

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> ----- 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
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> > 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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