Thanks. I realize the question was about specific Mesa choices but at one point it was like "I have a servo, what Mesa card do I use?" Not stated was whether there were any options. Like "I have a servo, what's the best servo/encoder controller out there?" So I was curious. John
> -----Original Message----- > From: andy pugh [mailto:bodge...@gmail.com] > Sent: January-21-16 10:53 AM > To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] mesa card choice and config > > > On 21 January 2016 at 18:41, John Dammeyer <jo...@autoartisans.com> > wrote: > > > Either stepper motors and an older PC that supports parallel port or if you > > want servos that aren't driven with a Gecko Step/Dir input (much like a > > stepper motor) then it's a Mesa product or nothing? > > Not at all. > > The Pico solutions are well supported: > http://www.pico-systems.com/motion.html > > And there is a new(ish) product line from General Mechatronics: > http://www.generalmechatronics.com/en/linuxcnc > > And the Motenc: > http://www.vitalsystem.com/web/motion/motionLite.php > > And Servo-to-Go > http://www.servotogo.com/index.shtml > > Are still supported by LinuxCNC drivers. > > However, the question asked was "What Mesa cards can I use" so I > suggested Mesa cards. > > There are actually rather more options than listed here: > http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?LinuxCNC_Supported_Hardware > > > -- > atp > If you can't fix it, you don't own it. > http://www.ifixit.com/Manifesto > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > Site24x7 APM Insight: Get Deep Visibility into Application Performance > APM + Mobile APM + RUM: Monitor 3 App instances at just $35/Month > Monitor end-to-end web transactions and take corrective actions now > Troubleshoot faster and improve end-user experience. Signup Now! > http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=267308311&iu=/4140 > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Site24x7 APM Insight: Get Deep Visibility into Application Performance APM + Mobile APM + RUM: Monitor 3 App instances at just $35/Month Monitor end-to-end web transactions and take corrective actions now Troubleshoot faster and improve end-user experience. Signup Now! http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=267308311&iu=/4140 _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
