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

> > From: Mike Rainone <mrain1@...>
> > Finally, Tim, if you wouldn't mind, I will try the Linux install. I have
> plenty of room on the shop box 1 gig drive, and will buy a
> > version of Red Hat, just for the support. My thinking is this, while I have
> caused a bunch of trouble for this group, I am within
> > two months of chasing down a Boss "x" and doing a retrofit. I think you,
> Tim, said that Matt Shaver was doing these or was a good
> > source of info.
>
> I've done one anyway, here's a little info:
>
> http://users.erols.com/mshaver/bps1.htm
>
> There are a few problems with using the EMC to control stepper systems that
> run at high speed. The machine in the picture would only rapid at 54 ipm
> reliably, and with .00025" steps that works out to a step frequency of 3600
> Hz. In retrospect (and that's the only way I can look at this machine as I
> sold it and the new owner is happy with it), I might have wired the motors
> differently and gotten better performance.
>
> I'm not a fast typist, so if you'd like to know more about how this machine
> was put together you can read some of my old messages in the archive, or give
> me a call at your convenience.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Matt Shaver
> (410) 521-3715
>
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