Re: Windows 9x DRO software

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com, William Scalione <scalione@n...>
wrote:

I am in the process of converting a lathe to DRO and from this point
of view could I pass on my comments ?

For a lathe:-

[1] Needs two axis X and Z
[2] X needs a 1/2 switch to switch between radius and diameter.
[3] Possibly hard to do but say 4 memories that can be allocated to
tools so that as you change tools on a quick change holder you can
select this tool from a memory number and it will revert to it's pre
set size.

For a miller or general

[4] A numeric keypad on the side would be a nice touch.
[5] For a 4th axis the ability to name the axis in setup would be
nice. Some are A some are B some are W.

One thing I tried was to set in a figure on the display but it
wouldn't accept it. Is this because I don't have a board connected ?

>
> Anyway, it allows you to display in inches or MM. and allows you to
> set any axis to any position. It fills the screen at 640X480, and
> takes up only part of the screen at higher resolutions. There is no
> error checking for the card, if you enter the wrong address it won't
> tell you, it just wont work. It will only do 3 axis It's Free. Get
> it at http://www.star-telegram.com/homes/scalione/VB_Dro.zip.
>
> If you try it, let me know what you think it needs, besides what
> was mentioned above. if anyone wants 2 Axis or 4 Axis let me
> know and I'll modify it for you.
>