Deskcnc Question

[WarrenW]

I downloaded the demo of Deskcnc today to see how it works. In the setup for the Machine port it only gives me an option of Com1 and Com3. I have the Xylotex 3 axis controller with Nemo23 motors. Is this only for serial output or can it use the parallel port? Can I use it with this controller?

Or to use this software do you need their controller board they sell also? If so, how can you demo to see it working first?

Thanks!

Warren

[bbergami]

DeskCnc is a software and controller package. You use their controller hooked up through the serial port or usb. It would hook up to your Xylotex driver board. I've got a couple of them and have been happy.
Bert

[drk]

Deskcnc works only with the deskcnc controller, and I found it to be very easy to configure and use.
Worth every penny spent.


Cheers

Dev

[WarrenW]

So I guess you don't get to try it out with your router unless you buy the controller first then right?

[ger21]

Originally Posted by WarrenW So I guess you don't get to try it out with your router unless you buy the controller first then right?

Right. You can play with the software to see if it does what you want, but you won't be able to run your motors.

As long as the software meets your expectations, you shouldn't have any problems with the motors, because the steps are generated by the external controller. With a Xylotex you will have to make a custom cable to connect it to the DeskCNC board.