Re: Running small machine without computer

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "John Hansford" <kz1927@...>
wrote:

>
> Hi to All,
>
> I'm setting up a row of 4 small desktop
> routers. They'll be single purpose machines
> to do the same task repeatedly and nothing
> else. This will be basically milling grooves
> in 1" blocks of plastic that will be no
> larger than 5" x 6".
>
> But I don't need 4 computers or want to
> swap wiring...I want them all running at
> the same time. Load and let run.

The ncPOD is designed to perform this task, while running from an SD
card. It's not yet available as an off the shelf, but the API should
let you load a preprocessed G-code file onto an SD card and then run
multiple runs from the same card without requiring any further
interaction with a PC. You will probably require one PC to program the
SD cards, then use homing and work ofsets to run multiple machines.

Fred Smith - IMService
http://www.cadcamcadcam.com