[Emc-users] Encoders with steppers

2007-08-15 Thread Michel Gouget
Dear All, I am considering adding encoders and home switches to my Sherline CNC mill. I see 2 benefits: 1) Being *sure* of not loosing steps (estop, ...) 2) Using (low precision) home switches and the index of the encoder, I get *excellent* repeatability when homing. The mill is equipped with re

Re: [Emc-users] Interactive machining

2007-08-21 Thread Michel Gouget
Ken, I strongly agree with you, you did a wonderful hack, adding a lot of functionality with a minimal amount of work. It was "the right thing to do", and the price sure is unbeatable :) I learned programming back in 1976 in FORTRAN66 on an IBM 1130. At least, it was a high level language. RS274

Re: [Emc-users] Interactive machining

2007-08-22 Thread Michel Gouget
Thanks a lot, Jeff; this is exactly what I was looking for. I will experiment and see what I can do Michel - This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. Still grepping through log files to find problems? Stop. Now Searc

[Emc-users] Surfacing Druid

2007-09-27 Thread Michel Gouget
Dear All, I have just put online my Surfacing Druid, an interactive program for doing surfacing operations. While EMC and NC mills are wonderful, I always found that writing g-code for simple operations was overkill, and I usually end up doing things by end using the jogging buttons. So I decide

Re: [Emc-users] Surfacing Druid

2007-09-28 Thread Michel Gouget
] Surfacing Druid On Fri, 28 Sep 2007, Michel Gouget wrote: > The source and binaries of the Druid are available at > http://www.gouget.org/druids , along with explanations and screenshots. > hello Michel, i downloaded your program to try it out, since it looks pretty. *** Thanks! some th