... Actually, TurboCNC will run in a DOS box under windows, but you won't like the results. If you're running the box within Windows 98 (or windows 3.1, for...
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Tracy Presnell
tpres500
Dec 21, 2008 4:00 am
You have to run turbo in a clean DOS boot. It will not run in a DOS window. There is no parallel port driver required. However, the port needs to be set...
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Chrismo_98
Dec 21, 2008 3:36 am
Finished my HobbyCNC Controller and CNC Router. I was given a nice old desktop with Windows98SE and can run TCNC in the DOS box in Windows. When I reboot in...
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bertakeeliasson
Dec 19, 2008 9:46 pm
Hi! Is it possible to run ordinary AC servo units instead of steppers? If so, how does the interface look like between turbocnc PC and AC servo? Thanks! /Bert...
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Mike Cinquino
mcinq1970
Dec 19, 2008 2:48 pm
Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for. I missed it in the manual. Thanks again, Mike ________________________________ From: Art Eckstein...
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Mike Cinquino
mcinq1970
Dec 19, 2008 2:46 pm
Bob, Thanks, but I am using DOS and I want to have TCNC open with a part file already loaded inside TCNC. Thanks, Mike ________________________________ From:...
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Art Eckstein
axtein
Dec 19, 2008 2:32 pm
From the manual page 39 Command Line Options The format of TurboCNC's command line is as follows: turbocnc [inifile] [-tools toolfile] [-run partfile] [-m]...
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Tracy Presnell
tpres500
Dec 19, 2008 2:07 pm
Turbo cannot be run in Windows. Tracy...
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Fred Savage
anonzonefly
Dec 19, 2008 1:59 pm
Locate your executable icon (the one that starts your CNC program), right click on it and click on 'Copy' in the little window that opens. Now go to the...
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mcinq1970
Dec 18, 2008 11:08 pm
Is it possible to load a NC program on startup? If so how would I do that. Thanks, Mike...
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cncnovice
Dec 18, 2008 6:46 am
Group, For what it is worth, I have been successfully using Toshiba laptop computers (435CDS and 510CDT models?) for over five years now for my CNC routers,...
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Jerry Jankura
toolznglue
Dec 12, 2008 4:27 pm
... Be careful with that card. Unless they've changed the design since I bought one three or so years ago, it requires that +5 volts be available at the PCMCIA...
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das_innere_ich
Dec 11, 2008 5:08 pm
http://www.transdigital.net/ this PCMCIA card works under DOS, but you will have to find the PCMCIA drivers for DOS somewhere else. I had trouble finding some...
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andrew.mathison
Dec 11, 2008 2:45 pm
If you read the FAQs about TurboCNC, you will find that Laptops are specifically not recommended because of PP voltage compatabilities as well as interrupts...
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das_innere_ich
Dec 9, 2008 9:28 pm
Thanks for the information. Looks good! Should be a pretty nice christmas. Hehe. ... part is ... it; I ... for ... you...
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oerehak
Dec 9, 2008 2:54 pm
On DAK web site www.dakeng.com Dave has posted some more info on Version 4.2. Jack ... of TCNC?? ... who's a programming guru (not I ) do the user interface...
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Victor Faria
victorf57
Dec 4, 2008 9:56 pm
Dave, You say you don't like the UI. Would it be worth while having someone else do the UI. independently of TCNC?? Another words you do TCNC with the existing...
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cncnovice
Dec 4, 2008 1:44 pm
Pax, It certainly wasn't you that caused any hard feelings; indeed, if any were caused, it would have been from my post, which, in hindsight, I should probably...
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Robert Corder
corderbo1
Dec 4, 2008 12:13 am
Good deal bud... Swing that Axe And let the chips fall where they may. Bob ________________________________ From: capt2ron <capt2ron@...> To:...
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rsiletzky
Dec 3, 2008 8:14 pm
I certainly did not mean to cause any hard feelings here with my request. The cost was never the issue. I was trying to see if anyone knew of a vendor that...
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capt2ron
Dec 3, 2008 4:33 pm
I cut and pasted the URL exactly as shown and it worked, maybe it got fixed. BTW, the human code is a real PITA, the worst I've ever seen. Took me ten tries to...
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cncnovice
Dec 2, 2008 7:49 pm
David, I hope I did not offend you - such was certainly not my intent. I was just reacting to the words "the freely available material" in your post. I'm sure...
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dgoadby
Dec 2, 2008 6:37 pm
Hi John, The Overview section of my 3.1a manual says "TurboCNC is open-source shareware. With a $20 registration fee, the source code will be emailed to you...
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cncnovice
Dec 2, 2008 4:59 pm
David, and All, TurboCNC IS NOT Freeware - IT IS Shareware. Just because it can be downloaded without charge, regular users are expected to register and pay...
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dgoadby
Dec 2, 2008 1:03 pm
... Hi, I'm afraid TCNC is not retailed anywhere AFAIK. Depending on where you are I might be able to send you a CD with the material you need. Please Note! I...
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Robert Corder
corderbo1
Dec 2, 2008 2:58 am
Be careful on your typing bud. In your announcement you posted a URL and there is a space between your last period and com. Hopefully everyone will...
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rsiletzky
Dec 2, 2008 1:28 am
I don't have internet at home, only at work. To avoid having to go to a relative's or the local library to download TurboCNC, I'd prefer to get the software...
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kettletrigger
Dec 2, 2008 1:11 am
Hello everyone, I got tired of sorting through posts in Yahoo groups and decided to create a full-blown forum designed specifically for machinists. There are...
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krnldmp
Dec 1, 2008 10:27 pm
Alright I found it. Had to enable it in I/O lines configuration. Works fine.....
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krnldmp
Dec 1, 2008 9:39 pm
I just upgraded to 4.1 and I notice that in the Setup screen the cursor blows right by the drive enable and drive disable options so that I can not select...
