Sam
I also use the desktop laptop system.
VM5 comes packaged with XPert DNC which I use on my machine. Note that XPert DNC will NOT run without VM running as it is tied in to the dongle code. If you currently have software on your laptop that sends your GCode to your machine you will not need VM on the laptop as you can transfer GCode with any removable media. I believe you will find VM somewhat sluggish on your laptop especially if you are going to use 3D. I run a P3 800 laptop and 3d generation is almost painful. Strongly recomended the majority of programming be done on the desktop. My P4 2.4C does the same 3D generation in the blink of an eye.
Very strongly recomended that you get the USB DONGLE if you purchase VM and extreme convenience for file transfer between the 2 machines with a USB jumpdrive.
My 2 cents. |