Hello I am just getting started, so I only have 2 quick questions 1st, where can I get a copy of the software 2nd, will it work under the XP platform Thanks ...
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Tracy Presnell
tpres500
Feb 8, 2012 1:47 am
It's free in the files section. No, it only works in a clean DOS boot. Actually, a much better software is CNC Zeus (also available as a free download). It...
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Art Eckstein
axtein
Feb 8, 2012 1:56 am
Steve, There are both redone and source files in the files section of this group. NO, this program is a pure DOS program and will not work under XP. If you try...
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Steve Mitchell
skl56mitch
Feb 8, 2012 2:36 am
Thanks Art I will check it out Cheers Steve Sent from my iPad...
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Steve Mitchell
skl56mitch
Feb 8, 2012 2:36 am
Thanks Tracy I'll have a look Cheers Steve Sent from my iPad...
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denis
dcassyc1
Feb 8, 2012 7:01 am
CNCPRO will also work in Freedos, which has a live CD download here: http://www.z80.eu/freedoscd.html cheers Denis...
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Steve Mitchell
skl56mitch
Feb 8, 2012 3:09 pm
Hey Thanks Denis I will definitely check that out Cheers Steve Sent from my iPad...
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nisma@...
scx31114
Feb 8, 2012 7:14 pm
If there is a demand for running cncPro on XP, i could package it for that. Tell me if it´s needed and if so what mods do you want. Chris -- Empfehlen Sie GMX...
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Steve Mitchell
skl56mitch
Feb 8, 2012 9:32 pm
Hi Chris I am just starting out, but I for one would think it would be a great idea. Many of us "old guys" remember DOS, but it is fading. The newer generation...
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Z P
chatnick_au
Feb 8, 2012 9:39 pm
What Intel giveth.... Microsoft taketh away. ________________________________ From: Steve Mitchell <skl56mitch@...> To: "CNCPro@yahoogroups.com"...
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lyles_43
Feb 8, 2012 9:46 pm
The problem is that Windows is multitasking, it checks for events in every process that is running. The result is that step commands are not sent at the time...
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nisma@...
scx31114
Feb 8, 2012 10:16 pm
To be clear, in the case i made this, it´s only a binary release. All things over 12khz (there is a bug in Windows XP that allow running the multimedia timer...
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Roland Jollivet
jemelectric
Feb 9, 2012 7:18 am
I feel there is still scope for some simple hardware between a PC and the stepper drivers to allow users to run Tcnc/Zeus/CNCpro in an XP environment. While...
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Tracy Presnell
tpres500
Feb 9, 2012 12:19 pm
While I'm sure you're probably right, I have no problems running Pro or Zeus on a DOS machine. I have 3 systems (2 on Zeus and 1 on Pro) that run on old and...
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romeo_tango46
Feb 9, 2012 2:00 pm
I have been in precision motion control for the last decade or so. We build PC and micro-controller based multi-axis CNC systems. Most of system customers...
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doug6949
Feb 9, 2012 2:09 pm
Rajiv; Doug Yeager created CNCPro as part of his masters thesis so we share some history with your present endeavor. Please keep us posted with updates on this...
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David G. LeVine
sirdave144
Feb 9, 2012 2:09 pm
... There are two major problems here: * XP will not be supported in a shortly, new licenses are not readily available now. * When Microsoft issues a patch or...
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David G. LeVine
sirdave144
Feb 9, 2012 2:13 pm
... You might want to look at LinuxCNC.ORG and read the source code available there. Dave 8{) -- /"Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a...
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David G. LeVine
sirdave144
Feb 9, 2012 2:37 pm
... Another issue, 6 axes is not enough in a commercial environment. ABCXYZUVW plus spindle speed, coolant controls (both mist and flood) and tool changes need...
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David G. LeVine
sirdave144
Feb 9, 2012 2:39 pm
... Why PS/2? Since USB is present, why not use a USB keyboard, mouse, etc. and reduce the hardware footprint? Dave 8{) -- /"Political Correctness is a...
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scx31114
Feb 9, 2012 3:26 pm
I have made a Database table in this Group for the Issues with CNCPro. Please popalate it and i try to resolve it....
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denis
dcassyc1
Feb 9, 2012 5:49 pm
Hello Steve you're welcome. I found that I could use any old hard disk or even a compact flash card to install Freedos on plus CNCPRO and Turbocnc and whatever...
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scx31114
Feb 9, 2012 6:40 pm
I have updated the link section with a link how to make freedos bootable from usb drive. Not all usb drives works....
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Roland Jollivet
jemelectric
Feb 13, 2012 7:09 pm
Hi Art Do you still use that wire/encoder/PC DRO setup you put online years ago? Have you modified it? Regards Roland [Non-text portions of this message have...
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Art Eckstein
axtein
Feb 13, 2012 7:38 pm
Roland, No, I don't use it anymore. I had one set up on my lathe, but when that computer went on vacation, I started (still haven't finished) cncing the lathe....
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doug6949
Feb 14, 2012 7:24 pm
... I don't consider non-support of XP a problem, since CNCPro has been running on an unsupported OS from the beginning. Any changes M$ makes to XP can be...
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doug6949
Feb 14, 2012 7:37 pm
Your efforts would be better invested in converting LinuxCNC (EMC2) over to XP. CNCPro has serious limitations for anything other than hobby use. EMC2 has...
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Roland Jollivet
jemelectric
Feb 14, 2012 10:14 pm
I really don't know much about XP, and how M$ prevents one from accessing the hardware, but; is it not possible to add a hardware device, essentially a buzzer,...
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gary
rmgt_gcm
Feb 14, 2012 11:24 pm
Alas an interrupt NEVER gets (directly) through to a user level application. The kernel places the interrupt into a DPC (Deferred Procedure Call) list and each...
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Jerry Jankura
toolznglue
Feb 15, 2012 4:56 am
If I remember correctly, Windows XP still allows a program to access the I/O space. It's just that Windows has so much overhead that a standard program...
