Convert HP-7046B X-Y plotter to Router
Posted by
Earl J. Morris
on 2000-07-21 10:17:53 UTC
Greetings
I have salvaged a Hewlett-Packard 7046B X-Y Recorder (plotter) that I would
like to convert into a router for milling prototype printed circuit boards. Has
anyone done this? I do not have a problem with generating the analog and digital
signals needed for positioning and control.
My main concern is with what type of software to use. I have a few concepts in
mind, but would like to find out what others have done. I am using Ivex's
WinBoard for PC layout.
Al, does anyone have a schematic of the HP-7046B
Earl
I have salvaged a Hewlett-Packard 7046B X-Y Recorder (plotter) that I would
like to convert into a router for milling prototype printed circuit boards. Has
anyone done this? I do not have a problem with generating the analog and digital
signals needed for positioning and control.
My main concern is with what type of software to use. I have a few concepts in
mind, but would like to find out what others have done. I am using Ivex's
WinBoard for PC layout.
Al, does anyone have a schematic of the HP-7046B
Earl