Notepad G code?

[disinformation]

Hi,

I have been manually inputting my g code programs on my Fanuc OT control now for about 8 months and I was wondering if there was a way I can use something as simple as notepad or wordpad to write the programs in and then transfer them to the machine? I have a cable with a usb serial adapter one end and the relevant fanuc connection the other.

I just dont know how to transfer the stuff any help greatly appreciated

Thanks

Francis

FVF Custom Drums
www.fvfdrums.co.uk

[Al_The_Man]

This question has come up many times before, you need to look in the appropriate forum http://www.cnczone.com/forums/machine_problems_solutions_wireless_dnc/
You can use wordpad etc, as long as the file is in TXT or ascii format, I would use a three wire cable from the serial adaptor to the Fanuc.
You need however a modem or communication program, there are several available, Dan Fritz has one or you can go to the Cadem site and check all the parameters you need to set.
Al.

[CJL5585]

Originally Posted by disinformation Hi, I have been manually inputting my g code programs on my Fanuc OT control now for about 8 months and I was wondering if there was a way I can use something as simple as notepad or wordpad to write the programs in and then transfer them to the machine? I have a cable with a usb serial adapter one end and the relevant fanuc connection the other. I just dont know how to transfer the stuff any help greatly appreciated Thanks Francis FVF Custom Drums www.fvfdrums.co.uk

I use Notepad and Wordpad to create and edit all my g-code which runs under TurboCNC 4.0.

The above programs are just text editors and should work fine for creating the g-code.

As for transfering the files to the machine..... I cannot help you there.

Jerry

[bob1371]

We have used a shareware program called cnccomm for a few years. Easy to use, easy to set up.
I will pm info to you.

Bob

[tobyaxis]

Originally Posted by disinformation Hi, I have been manually inputting my g code programs on my Fanuc OT control now for about 8 months and I was wondering if there was a way I can use something as simple as notepad or wordpad to write the programs in and then transfer them to the machine? I have a cable with a usb serial adapter one end and the relevant fanuc connection the other. I just dont know how to transfer the stuff any help greatly appreciated Thanks Francis FVF Custom Drums www.fvfdrums.co.uk

Here is a Good Software written by Dan Fritz here on CNC Zone.

http://www.sub-soft.com/dncplus.htm

[jdr1961]

Francis,

Actually, you can use the hyperterminal program that comes with Windows to send and receive programs. It's primitive, but it does work.

[wildcat]

In another thread people have been talking about NCPlot for editing gcode. Cool thing is you can see the toolpaths drawn next to the gcode you are entering. It seems to have serial communication ability. They have an intro price going until March. Looks like pretty good software.

http://www.ncplot.com/

[tobyaxis]

Originally Posted by wildcat In another thread people have been talking about NCPlot for editing gcode. Cool thing is you can see the toolpaths drawn next to the gcode you are entering. It seems to have serial communication ability. They have an intro price going until March. Looks like pretty good software. http://www.ncplot.com/

The intro price is $75.00. I just got my first one. It has DNC Capabilities.

Cheers!!!

[gm3211]

You can also use the Predator CNC Editor Lite to create, edit, print and save Gcode. The cost is nothing and is the same Editor that is included inside of Virtual Gibbs.

Go to our website and click on "SPECIALS" to get the license info and software.

If you want communications, you can upgrade to the Xpress Version for $250.00 and get many more features.

Greg Mercurio
Shop Floor Automations

[tobyaxis]

Originally Posted by gm3211 You can also use the Predator CNC Editor Lite to create, edit, print and save Gcode. The cost is nothing and is the same Editor that is included inside of Virtual Gibbs. Go to our website and click on "SPECIALS" to get the license info and software. If you want communications, you can upgrade to the Xpress Version for $250.00 and get many more features. Greg Mercurio Shop Floor Automations

Did you say FREE!!!!!!! I'll have to check that out. Thanks!!!!

[notallhere]

I use notepad on all hand written programs and EZ link software to communicate to Fanuc simlpe and free if ya want it to try toby give me a pm and I'll send it to you.

[tobyaxis]

Originally Posted by notallhere I use notepad on all hand written programs and EZ link software to communicate to Fanuc simlpe and free if ya want it to try toby give me a pm and I'll send it to you.

Thanks for the offer but I have 3 at the moment. BobCAD, NC Plot, and and Old DOS EDI. Between the three there is never a problem. Maybe you can post this for other CNC Programmers that want a Free Communications Software.

BTW: welcome to CNC Zone!!!