Re: [Emc-users] Intel DN2800MT - possible new LinuxCNC star?

2012-07-18 Thread Lester Caine
Lester Caine wrote: Lester Caine wrote: I'm using the D2500HN for the CNC kits and that seems to be fine but only has the VGA output;) OK turns out the D2500HN also has problems when running in Linux graphics mode, so as far as I am concerned they are not usable for Linux. OK follow-up

Re: [Emc-users] Intel DN2800MT - possible new LinuxCNC star?

2012-07-18 Thread andy pugh
On 18 July 2012 08:40, Lester Caine les...@lsces.co.uk wrote: DN2800MT will install XP, Probably Vista, W7 and Linux with graphics switched off. Enabling graphics in Linux seems to be hit and miss but basically there are no drivers for the Intel GMA 3600 graphics for Linux or XP but XP will

Re: [Emc-users] Intel DN2800MT - possible new LinuxCNC star?

2012-07-18 Thread Peter Homann
I've had mine sitting on the shelf gathering dust for a few months now. Too busy to look at it at the moment. Too many toys, so little time. Cheers, Peter On 18/07/2012 1:55 PM, Jack Coats wrote: Newark Electronics. Ordered it some time ago. They charged my card when they were available

Re: [Emc-users] Intel DN2800MT - possible new LinuxCNC star?

2012-07-18 Thread Lester Caine
andy pugh wrote: DN2800MT will install XP, Probably Vista, W7 and Linux with graphics switched off. Enabling graphics in Linux seems to be hit and miss but basically there are no drivers for the Intel GMA 3600 graphics for Linux or XP but XP will run. I don't understand the problem. I just

Re: [Emc-users] Intel DN2800MT - possible new LinuxCNC star?

2012-07-18 Thread Lester Caine
Peter Homann wrote: I've had mine sitting on the shelf gathering dust for a few months now. Too busy to look at it at the moment. Too many toys, so little time. Especially when things that should work out of the box don't :( I WILL get a working LinuxCNC setup working! But then I've been

Re: [Emc-users] Intel DN2800MT - possible new LinuxCNC star?

2012-07-18 Thread Przemek Klosowski
On Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 5:48 AM, Lester Caine les...@lsces.co.uk wrote: andy pugh wrote: DN2800MT will install XP, Probably Vista, W7 and Linux with graphics switched off. Enabling graphics in Linux seems to be hit and miss but basically there are What do you mean by enabling graphics?

[Emc-users] Computer Boards?

2012-07-18 Thread Todd Zuercher
So what is the latest and greatest MB to use with LinuxCNC? It seems the D525 is starting to get to be a little harder to find. Anyone have any luck with something like this? Intel BOXD2700MUD Intel Atom D2700 Mini ITX Motherboard/CPU Combo

Re: [Emc-users] Computer Boards?

2012-07-18 Thread Lester Caine
Todd Zuercher wrote: Anyone have any luck with something like this? Intel BOXD2700MUD Intel Atom D2700 Mini ITX Motherboard/CPU Combo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813121596 It's the same chipset as the DN2800MT and the D2500HN, so no Linux driver support, and seems

Re: [Emc-users] Computer Boards?

2012-07-18 Thread Todd Zuercher
So what is a better option? Todd Zuercher P. Graham Dunn Inc. 630 Henry Street Dalton, Ohio 44618 Phone: (330)828-2105ext. 2031 -- P. Graham Dunn Phone: 330-828-2105 E-mail: to...@pgrahamdunn.com 630 Henry St. Dalton, OH 44618 www.pgrahamdunn.com -Original Message- From: Lester

Re: [Emc-users] Computer Boards?

2012-07-18 Thread Lester Caine
Todd Zuercher wrote: So what is a better option? AT the moment the boards I WOULD have bought are on a long leadtime here. Getting boards that are flexible is getting as difficult as ones with parallel ports. Intel does seem to be following the M$ line and making all new product targeted for

Re: [Emc-users] Spindle hooked to dc servo amp

2012-07-18 Thread Gene Heskett
On Wednesday 18 July 2012 15:30:13 Gene Heskett did opine: On Tuesday 17 July 2012 15:47:33 Jon Elson did opine: Gene Heskett wrote: Got them Jon, see at: http://coyoteden.dyndns-free.com:85/gene/Genes-os9-stf/GCode/ Cheers, Gene Whoopee! Kmail upchucked and started throwing away

Re: [Emc-users] Spindle hooked to dc servo amp

2012-07-18 Thread Gene Heskett
On Wednesday 18 July 2012 20:40:19 Jon Elson did opine: Gene Heskett wrote: On Tuesday 17 July 2012 15:47:33 Jon Elson did opine: Gene Heskett wrote: Got them Jon, see at: http://coyoteden.dyndns-free.com:85/gene/Genes-os9-stf/GCode/ Cheers, Gene Well, I don't see anything

[Emc-users] There is no EMC2-Gcode in Artcam. Are There any solutions?

2012-07-18 Thread Zhikun Ba
Hi , I want to do some woodcarving http://dict.cn/woodcarvings with Artcam. I didnot find the .ngc OUTPUT in Artcam software. Are There any solutions? Dylan from China (\__/) (='.'=) This is Bunny. Copy and paste bunny into your ()_() signature to help him gain world domination.

Re: [Emc-users] Computer Boards?

2012-07-18 Thread Jon Elson
Todd Zuercher wrote: So what is a better option? Directron and newegg show the D525MW box in stock. Jon -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and

[Emc-users] Any way to suppress unwanted error messages?

2012-07-18 Thread Matt Shaver
The system I have uses an 8i20 drive. The input power is switched off during estop, and when a key switch is actuated to make the machine safe for manual tool changes. Upon turning power on, I get some error messages displayed: Smart Serial Error: port 0 channel 0 Smart Serial card error - (13)

Re: [Emc-users] There is no EMC2-Gcode in Artcam. Are There any solutions?

2012-07-18 Thread Viesturs Lācis
2012/7/19 Zhikun Ba bazhi...@gmail.com: Hi , I want to do some woodcarving http://dict.cn/woodcarvings with Artcam. I didnot find the .ngc OUTPUT in Artcam software. Are There any solutions? Did You try the most primitive approach: Create standard g-code and change the extension of the file to

Re: [Emc-users] Computer Boards?

2012-07-18 Thread Viesturs Lācis
2012/7/19 Lester Caine les...@lsces.co.uk: I was going to say that the DG945GCLF is still available however it seems that there is no real stock, and the 'replacement' D425 series have the same problem graphics which where the minefield is slowly growing. AFAIK D425 and D525 is the same,