Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Maxnc - don't buy it!

Mike Rainone wrote:

> So, every time
> the question comes up about controller software you will see the
> "Maxnc - don't buy it" subject line appear.
>
> Problem is, what is the alternative? Yeager, Kellyware - I need true
> 3D. Any suggestion?

How about EMC? Yes, it is more difficult to set up, but it WORKS! It
drives
EITHER steppers or servos, and can run servos with encoder feedback.
At some time, it should be possible to mix stepper and servo axes. It
DOES
3D just fine, too. The documantation is still a little sparse, but if
you need
to know something, you can read the code, or ask someone who understands

the internals.

It is free, too! Now, this is just the machine controller, you still
need a 3D
CAD/CAM package, but you can use whatever you prefer, as EMC accepts
RS-274D commands (G-code).

I'm using it with Bobcad/CAM. This is cheap, but has some limitations,
and
the support isn't the greatest, either. But, you have a choice, there.

Jon