Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] EMC2 DC-servo controlled minimill

shawn c wrote:

> Thanks for the video's. I enjoyed them.
> Are you able to use two mpg's with your setup. I would like to try the EMC, but I've been told the mpg doesnt work the way it should and there is only enough inputs for one generator... I would like the ability to use 2 mpgs to run my mill manually maybe even incorporate a total of three mpg's for x,y and z. And then have the ability to save my manual moves to create a teach mode/function. Now I'm asking to much ;-)
> Hows the mpg work for you? One click =.001, or what ever the feed rate multiplier is set at? Can you crank it as fast as you want without loosing position or stalling? Does the axis follow without jerking?

You can have anything you like, as the software is very
configurable. The most obvious arrangements are one MPG and
a switch to select which axis it moves, and one MPG per axis.
Either could be set up fairly easily. Of course, you need to
provide some interface to feed the MPGs into the computer.
Parallel ports work, but are not the best solution.

Jon