Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Home CNC Computer of Choice Using Older Components

Hi ART, Sorry if I am doing something wrong by writing direct to
ART ESKstein...don't know any other way to contact you Art
Would like to contact you and talk about computers and CNC
Allan
EM deepcavity@...

----- Original Message -----
From: "Art Eckstein" <a_eckstein@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 3:51 PM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Home CNC Computer of Choice Using Older
Components


> TMT,
> That's about asking long a piece of string to you want/have!
>
> To decide on what computer you want to save, you need to look at what
> software you decide to run. If you are a dedicated windoze user, you
> need one that will run say XP to run the MachX series of controllers.
> If you are like me and believe in DOS, and decide to run something
> like TurboCNC, then the range opens up even more. For "most" of the
> current crop of cnc controls, you definately need one or more
> parallel ports. In the former case, yes you will need a faster
> computer and for the latter, not necessary. The choice is yours.
>
> In my present case, I use a 333MHz ISA box running TurboCnc with a
> 15" crt monitor because they all were in my spare parts bin. A lot
> of people "upgrade" to the latest and greatest that they can get at
> WallyWorld or some other retail box store and don't know what to do
> with the old one. I collect them! I'm just waiting for somebody to
> "toss" an LCD screen.
>
> So in summary, what it boils down to is for YOU to decide which
> software you want to run. This can dictate a range of computers. No
> matter what style you select, you need to be able to protect it from
> swarf and coolant (the latter is the main reason I have had to change
> boxes). I am learning better ways to protect them as time goes on. As
> for input devices, my personal preference is an
> "indestructible" keyboard (no contaminants can get into it) and a
> track ball (don't need the real estate to provide a mouse pad).
>
> My .05 worth!
>
>
> At 05:51 PM 5/27/2006, you wrote:
>>I have access to a number of older computers, laptops, CRTs, LCDs and
>>various keyboards, mice, trackballs , etc.
>>
>>What are the desirable features for a computer that will be used in
>>building a CNC system?
>>
>>What speeds, form factor, ISA/PCI/? bus, I/O - serial/parallel/USB,
>>monitor choice/resolution, etc. should a person use to build a good
>>computer targeted for the shop environment and usage?
>>
>>I also have a number of rack mounted computers...is there any advantage
>>to using them over a desktop or a laptop? They are older and slower but
>>extremely well built.
>>
>>Finally how much speed, memory, hard drive does a homemade CNC home
>>computer need for the popular softwares in use? This will likely decide
>>which computers are used and which are salavaged.
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>>TMT
>>
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