Re: parallel port finally obsolete?

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Jeffrey T. Birt" <birt_j@...> wrote:

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> Actually, THC was just added to the SmoothStepper. The latest addtions were
> released for the Ethernet SS first and are now being tested on the USB
> version. The larger point however is that an external motion control device
> must handle the 'real time' functions itself; whatever the particular 'real
> time' function might be.
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> Jeff Birt
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> Soigeneris.com
>

I assume you have seen this work on a cutting plasma table?. There is a lot more functions in the THC logic than just closing the loop at the pulse card. I guess that has all been worked out.

You need to let the members know you discourage the use of the parallel port on your dealer site and you sell the Smooth Stepper.