-Original Message-
From: Gene Heskett [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 04 November 2008 02:15 PM
To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Qcad
I hope QCad works after having been through a winderz download session...
See the dos2unix comments in another message.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 04 November 2008 03:44 PM
To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
Subject: [Emc-users] Thread cutting
I have to cut very fine threads on aluminum, basically Pentax M42
threads would be the finest thread.
Anyone
On Tuesday 04 November 2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have to cut very fine threads on aluminum, basically Pentax M42
threads would be the finest thread.
Anyone has an idea for the right insert for this for both inside and
outside threads.
I preferably want to use one tool holder and change
At 09:53 AM 11/4/2008, you wrote:
try vmware and winxp or win2k. i use it with win2k and run Acad MDT as
fast as native ,
yet can switch to other desktops running editors, web, email etc at same
time :)
regards
TomP
Tom,
I've thought about doing that, but when I cut the cord, I
really
Just a few thoughts. I would consider making the tool holders (I did
for thread milling), note the angle corrections for helix (probably
not too important on 42mm dia). A left hand internal may be ok for
external right hand and set the machine to do right hand inside to out
at the rear for the
Gene http://www.coromant.sandvik.com/ does internal and external
carbide threading inserts (they dont have nice deep links to the page)
Dave Caroline
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On Tue, Nov 04, 2008 at 05:42:01AM -0500, Mark Wendt (Contractor) wrote:
Just curious, what size is the pulse word and what info
does it contain? Is there a velocity pulse, or are there separate
pulses for step and direction?
Most common are step and direction. Here's the anatomy
At 10:25 AM 11/4/2008, you wrote:
On Tue, Nov 04, 2008 at 05:42:01AM -0500, Mark Wendt (Contractor) wrote:
Just curious, what size is the pulse word and what info
does it contain? Is there a velocity pulse, or are there separate
pulses for step and direction?
Most common are step
snip
Hi Gene
I have a wireless 3G HSDPA (thing) it just plugs in to a usb socket, bit
like a cell phone. It's very portable just plug it in. Seems easier than
using routers. What do you think? I could move it from one computer to
another.
Regards
Dave
What type do you have? You could try
I am guessing that Autocad probably has an internal version that does
run well on 'nix.
A couple of years before Oracle allowed anyone to run it on Linux, I ran
into a developer/maintainer
from Oracle. He had been running it without problems on Linux for about
a year at the time. The only
On Nov 4, 2008, at 4:49 AM, Mark Wendt (Contractor) wrote:
At 07:36 AM 11/4/2008, Jack Coats wrote:
I am guessing that Autocad probably has an internal version that does
run well on 'nix.
A couple of years before Oracle allowed anyone to run it on Linux,
I ran
into a
At 07:36 AM 11/4/2008, Jack Coats wrote:
I am guessing that Autocad probably has an internal version that does
run well on 'nix.
A couple of years before Oracle allowed anyone to run it on Linux, I ran
into a developer/maintainer
from Oracle. He had been running it without problems on Linux for
On Mon, 2008-11-03 at 18:58 -0600, Dave Merriman wrote:
Welcome Dave.
I'm new to EMC and CNC, and have been trying to get my head around what's
going on with EMC and a CNC machine.
Good plan. Don't try to think that it will all come to you at once but
let it soak in a chunk at a time.
At 11:03 AM 11/4/2008, you wrote:
Just to sound like a broken record
Synergy runs on Linux. You get 2.5 D and wireframe for free. It is
the CAM
part that cost $$.
Just hit the Weber Systems site and download.
BTW- it likes Hardy Heron Ubuntu.:-)
My problem with Synergy is that is
On Tue, 2008-11-04 at 09:48 -0600, Mark Cason wrote:
snip
Hi Gene
I have a wireless 3G HSDPA (thing) it just plugs in to a usb socket, bit
like a cell phone. It's very portable just plug it in. Seems easier than
using routers. What do you think? I could move it from one computer to
On Nov 4, 2008, at 8:10 AM, Mark Wendt (Contractor) wrote:
At 11:03 AM 11/4/2008, you wrote:
Just to sound like a broken record
Synergy runs on Linux. You get 2.5 D and wireframe for free. It is
the CAM
part that cost $$.
Just hit the Weber Systems site and download.
BTW- it
At 09:10 PM 11/3/2008, you wrote:
Hi Dave.
Yes, for stepper motor machines, emc creates a pulse for each and every
incremental motion of the motors -- a typical machine might have 8000
pulses per inch, and that machine moving at 2 inches per second would
generate 16000 pulses per second.
After
Dave Engvall wrote:
On Nov 4, 2008, at 8:10 AM, Mark Wendt (Contractor) wrote:
At 11:03 AM 11/4/2008, you wrote:
Just to sound like a broken record
Synergy runs on Linux. You get 2.5 D and wireframe for free. It is
the CAM
part that cost $$.
Just hit the Weber Systems
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have to cut very fine threads on aluminum, basically Pentax M42
threads would be the finest thread.
Anyone has an idea for the right insert for this for both inside and
outside threads.
I preferably want to use one tool holder and change inserts.
I think you
I've downloaded demo. IGES support is disabled there. What is free ?
They only have demo which you can download. That's not free or open
source 3D CAD. And 2.5D CAD/CAM package costs $250 minimum.
On Tue, 2008-11-04 at 08:30 -0800, Dave Engvall wrote:
On Nov 4, 2008, at 8:10 AM, Mark Wendt
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 04 November 2008 03:06 PM
To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Qcad
Yes it has to be connected to the web.
OK thanks I think that's the way to go.
I'm just having a bit of fun with
At 06:00 AM 11/4/2008, you wrote:
Hi all
I am going to download Qcad, good for engrave-11.py. I saw the following:
To install Qcad (and you will want that as well) go to system
administration synaptic pacage manager. Do a search for qcad... check off
qcad and qcad-doc say yes to the extra
-Original Message-
From: Jon Elson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 04 November 2008 07:27 PM
To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Partition problem
You have 2 swap partitions, that is never needed, and there is nothing
of interest in there.
The Extended
At the top of your screen...
John
On 4 Nov 2008 at 13:00, Dave Houghton wrote:
Hi all
I am going to download Qcad, good for engrave-11.py. I saw the
following:
To install Qcad (and you will want that as well) go to system
administration synaptic pacage manager. Do a search for qcad...
-Original Message-
From: Mark Cason [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 04 November 2008 06:18 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Qcad
On Tue, 2008-11-04 at 09:48 -0600, Mark Cason wrote:
Another option that you could do, is to take a
Hi all
I am going to download Qcad, good for engrave-11.py. I saw the following:
To install Qcad (and you will want that as well) go to system
administration synaptic pacage manager. Do a search for qcad... check off
qcad and qcad-doc say yes to the extra pacages needed by qcad and follow the
-Original Message-
From: John Thornton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 04 November 2008 02:54 PM
To: Enhanced Machine Controller EEMC
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Qcad
At the top of your screen...
John
Hello John.
It's not inside it's on top. Where have you been for the last hour? Go
On Tuesday 04 November 2008, Dave Houghton wrote:
-Original Message-
From: Gene Heskett [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 04 November 2008 02:15 PM
To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Qcad
I hope QCad works after having been through a winderz download session...
At 06:42 AM 11/4/2008, you wrote:
Dave,
It's under one of the pull down menus on your main screen
window manager bar.
Mark
Hello Mark
Had this funny feeling it was going to be a daft question. It's not on this
MS Windows computer. Aaah but it is on the other computer with Ubuntu -
-Original Message-
From: Gene Heskett [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 04 November 2008 03:11 PM
To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Qcad
What sort of a network connection do you have available?
If adsl, then a 'router' that handles the PPPoE part to connect
At 11:27 AM 11/3/2008, you wrote:
On Nov 3, 2008, at 7:05 AM, Sebastian Kuzminsky wrote:
Mark Wendt (Contractor) wrote:
And though it's not a unixy question type list, for those unix noobs
that want or need to find a file that's located somewhere in the
system but you have no idea where,
Thanks I will give that a try too.
Dean Hedin wrote:
http://www.deskam.com/deskengrave.html
The above comes with it'a own stick font, but I don't use that.
Instead I use TT fonts that are very thin.
- Original Message -
From: Lawrence Glaister [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Enhanced
On Tuesday 04 November 2008, Dave Houghton wrote:
Dave,
It's under one of the pull down menus on your main screen
window manager bar.
Mark
Hello Mark
Had this funny feeling it was going to be a daft question. It's not on this
MS Windows computer. Aaah but it is on the other computer
In UbuntuMenu bar --System --Administration --Synaptic Package
Manager
On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 5:08 AM, Mark Wendt (Contractor)
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
At 06:00 AM 11/4/2008, you wrote:
Hi all
I am going to download Qcad, good for engrave-11.py. I saw the following:
To
At 06:29 PM 11/3/2008, you wrote:
Hello Everyone
Oh boy I really seem to have a knack of not doing things right.
I've downloaded 'engrave-11.py' - should add here on my windows computer.
Windows adds a few lines to the top of the downloaded file. Will these cause
a problem?
Anyway I delete
Take a look at desk engrave.
http://www.deskam.com/deskengrave.html
The only reason I still have to use window$.
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Build the coolest Linux based
I have to cut very fine threads on aluminum, basically Pentax M42
threads would be the finest thread.
Anyone has an idea for the right insert for this for both inside and
outside threads.
I preferably want to use one tool holder and change inserts.
Thanks.
At 03:41 PM 11/3/2008, you wrote:
Yep, got the same t-shirt. But given a choice, I will use a non-M$
based products!
tomp wrote:
Kent A. Reed wrote:
Gentle persons:
snippage
Regards,
Kent
'Zackly. Once I get my system all up and running, I want to go
completely *nix on my home
Mark,
Mark Wendt (Contractor) wrote:
At 03:41 PM 11/3/2008, you wrote:
Yep, got the same t-shirt. But given a choice, I will use a non-M$
based products!
tomp wrote:
Kent A. Reed wrote:
Gentle persons:
snippage
Regards,
Kent
'Zackly.
-Original Message-
From: John Crane [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 04 November 2008 01:31 PM
To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Qcad
In UbuntuMenu bar --System --Administration --Synaptic Package
Manager
Hi John
Go on rub it in, see if I care, at
open terminal as root user.
type
$]apt-get qcad
answer [y] to install
You're done.
Dave Houghton wrote:
-Original Message-
From: John Crane [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 04 November 2008 01:31 PM
To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Qcad
In Ubuntu
On Tuesday 04 November 2008, Dave Caroline wrote:
Gene http://www.coromant.sandvik.com/ does internal and external
carbide threading inserts (they dont have nice deep links to the page)
Dave Caroline
Thanks Dave, nice site, but obviously geared for folks with bigger machinery
than my little 7x10
On Tuesday 04 November 2008, Mark Cason wrote:
snip
Hi Gene
I have a wireless 3G HSDPA (thing) it just plugs in to a usb socket, bit
like a cell phone. It's very portable just plug it in. Seems easier than
using routers. What do you think? I could move it from one computer to
another.
Regards
On Tuesday 04 November 2008, Dave Engvall wrote:
On Nov 4, 2008, at 4:49 AM, Mark Wendt (Contractor) wrote:
At 07:36 AM 11/4/2008, Jack Coats wrote:
I am guessing that Autocad probably has an internal version that does
run well on 'nix.
A couple of years before Oracle allowed anyone to run it
On Tuesday 04 November 2008, Mark Wendt (Contractor) wrote:
At 11:03 AM 11/4/2008, you wrote:
Just to sound like a broken record
Synergy runs on Linux. You get 2.5 D and wireframe for free. It is
the CAM
part that cost $$.
Just hit the Weber Systems site and download.
BTW- it likes Hardy
G98 should move to the starting Z position when moving from hole
position to hole position
G99 should stay at the R level when moving from hole position to hole position
On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 9:04 PM, Terry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
This is the point I was trying to get at:
The R is where
I would like to run keystick without starting an X display
environment. Is this possible? I have searched the documentation, and
looked at the contents of some of the scripts that start up EMC2 in a
graphical environment. But so far I am not doing very well. I may very
well be overlooking
...snip...
Dave,
I think I've go that software on my EMC machine right now.
I'd forgotten all about it. Wonder if it'll read AutoCAD dwg files?
Hmmm, may have to play around with it.
Mark
I've gotten the impression that AutoCad will go after anyone who tries to
write a dwg
Can I run a valid test without having my CNC rig attached to the
parallel port?
I have a couple of different 'throw down' machines I want to test, but
rather than
dragging them both into my shop, it would be nice if I was able to see
which is 'best'
before doing that.
If you had another machine somewhere with a graphics display, even a
Winders box running an
X server, the X client (on the EMC) machine could display there.
I think what you are asking is can you run without X at all? Someone
else will have to answer that
definitively, but I think it currently
Jack Coats wrote:
If you had another machine somewhere with a graphics display, even a
Winders box running an
X server, the X client (on the EMC) machine could display there.
I think what you are asking is can you run without X at all? Someone
else will have to answer that
definitively, but I
look here - http://www.vardexusa.com/
I have used carbide and HSS tools to cut threads - single point and milling
In aluminum either will work just fine
The fine threads can be cut with either
Most threading inserts can be purchased with sharp points
Hand grinding can be done if careful
On Tue,
On Tuesday 04 November 2008, Glenn R. Edwards wrote:
...snip...
Dave,
I think I've go that software on my EMC machine right now.
I'd forgotten all about it. Wonder if it'll read AutoCAD dwg files?
Hmmm, may have to play around with it.
Mark
I've gotten the impression that AutoCad
On Tuesday 04 November 2008, Stuart Stevenson wrote:
look here - http://www.vardexusa.com/
Thanks Stuart, I did. Looks like the minimum holder is a 1/2 square shank.
I have no toolpost that will handle that big a tool.
I have used carbide and HSS tools to cut threads - single point and
Gene,
Have you tried https://www.travers.com/?
They have some 5/16 square shank OD thread cutter. brazed
They have many other thread cutters.
Stuart
On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 8:28 PM, Gene Heskett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Tuesday 04 November 2008, Stuart Stevenson wrote:
look here -
Dave Houghton wrote:
Hi Jon
Thanks for looking at it.
See if I have this right.
1) The old stuff is there.(some of it maybe)(why do I want it)
2) It's not worth the effort to make it run.( because it probably wont.)
3) The old Stuff can be accessed and files(some)can be brought to
On Tuesday 04 November 2008, Stuart Stevenson wrote:
Gene,
Have you tried https://www.travers.com/?
They have some 5/16 square shank OD thread cutter. brazed
They have many other thread cutters.
Stuart
I did, but even with noscript turned off, the site has enough broken
javascript in it
Gene Heskett wrote:
On Tuesday 04 November 2008, Dave Caroline wrote:
Gene http://www.coromant.sandvik.com/ does internal and external
carbide threading inserts (they dont have nice deep links to the page)
Dave Caroline
Thanks Dave, nice site, but obviously geared for folks with
Jon Elson wrote:
Dave Houghton wrote:
Hi Jon
Thanks for looking at it.
See if I have this right.
1) The old stuff is there.(some of it maybe)(why do I want it)
2) It's not worth the effort to make it run.( because it probably wont.)
3) The old Stuff can be accessed and files(some)can be
On Tuesday 04 November 2008, Jon Elson wrote:
Gene Heskett wrote:
On Tuesday 04 November 2008, Dave Caroline wrote:
Gene http://www.coromant.sandvik.com/ does internal and external
carbide threading inserts (they dont have nice deep links to the page)
Dave Caroline
Thanks Dave, nice site,
http://www.kaisertool.com/ make 3/8 shank tools, they hold up well and inserts
are fair priced.
--- On Tue, 11/4/08, Gene Heskett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: Gene Heskett [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Thread cutting
To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
Gentle persons:
Holy cow! I count eighteen mail digests between my message of just two
days ago and now. We're really cooking with gas here.
I meant no disrespect to Weber Systems by not mentioning Synergy. It has
tons of features both on the CAD side and the CAM side and now even
includes
I don't mean to take this OT, but I must note the term sales engineer.
It's depressing to see people use the title engineer when they likely
don't design and create systems or infrastructure, or operate a train.
Perhaps someday the title will be protected like lawyer and doctor
currently
snip
That's what the question was about: keystick - one of the terminal based
user interfaces ;)
Experimentation is good :) Hopefully keystick has kept up with the
changes. Not many people use it, so it may have bitrotted some.
Last I tried it it ran pretty ok (as ok as it can run after
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