Chris, Jon, thanks for the quick and useful replies.
OK, yes, if there is no (or not yet) RT extension for Ubuntu / OS X on a
power PC then that is clearly out.
I will look up this gateway machine - for 150 that may be a good option...
Steve
On 7/14/07, Jon Elson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Chris Radek wrote:
>
> If you want to control a mill with EMC today you will need to get a
> PC, and unfortunately, most laptop PCs are not going to work
> reliably.
The Gateway Profile 3 is essentially a laptop with a separate
keyboard. It has an external power supply pod, like most
laptops. They are now selling on eBay around $150. Watch out
for damaged screens. There is a "magic touch" touch screen unit
that can be fitted to the front of the PC. It doesn't work well
with the Axis GUI of EMC2 due to the small icon/button size, but
can be used with the TKEMC GUI quite well. This touch screen is
very solid, and can act a s a screen protector for the computer.
I have verified that it runs quite well with EMC2, rtai, and
Ubuntu, and has no problems with real-time response fluctuations.
Jon
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