Yep, we use the I-Opener as a virtual monitor. It allows us to display the EMC gui thru X-windows. We didn't have a display to use at the time and have been using the I-opener ever since. The machine actually running the mill is an old PII-400 running BDI Linux. There is photos on my site under Metalworking, if you haven't had a chance to see it. The whole setup works great and I'm using it to make a bigger gantry mill as well as RC and Robot parts. Will have a fourth axis rotary table finished soon and this will allow me to make more exotic part such as nosecones and gears.
Kin Fong
Originally posted by radio-op
No error, I just overlooked the size when I placed the first order. I thought I would use some terminals from my junk box. Didn't realize till I was stuffing the boards. No biggie, just had to get some from Digi-key. For my heat sink I'm using the old processor sink from an Iopener mod. I saw in one of your postings that you have an Iopener in your shop, I was planning on using one to run TurboCNC. Its modded with a 350mhz AMD and 256megs so should work fine.
Well have fun on vacation, sounds like good times.
Bill |