Re: Running small machine without computer

Thank you Dan and Steve,

Any place to get more details? The info at Geckodrive
isn't much for the novice.

Expensive!...but if it does the job ;)

John

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Dan Mauch" <dmauch@...> wrote:
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> It sounds like you could use a Grex G100 from www.geckodrive.com
> The Grex can be programmed to make your moves using their language.
As I recall there is a way to press a but and that starts the process.
>
> Dan Mauch
> economical 3D scanner software and kits
> low cost stepper and servo motors.
> cases for Gecko drives
> kits and assembled 3-4 axis drives
> www.camtronics-cnc.com
> www.seanet.com/~dmauch
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: John Hansford
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 6:12 AM
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Running small machine without computer
>
>
> 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".
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> 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.
>
> Where or what would I look at, as far as some
> small single purpose controller for
> each machine. It doesn't even need a video
> monitor....just push go and let it do it's
> job. Is there a small controller that could
> be programmed easily with a single gcode
> file or maybe a flash drive?
>
> Thanks in advance!
> John
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