Re: Running small machine without computer

Thanks! Fred,

I think that's what I recall hearing about. I see
references to it often. I also see that it's only
possible to get a single one at the moment. Any
"inside info" on how soon such a thing would be
available?

It looks ideal by my quick look at it. I don't
need more than 3 axis, no tool changes, no spindle
speeds....just simple line by line gcode execution.

John

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Smith" <imserv@...> wrote:
>
> --- 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
>