![]() | |
| Home Page | Mark Forums Read | Today's Posts | My Replies | Classifieds | Reviews | Photo Gallery | Web Links | Share Files | Advertise With Us | Ad List |
| |||||||
| General CAM Discussion Discuss CAD/CAM software and Design software methods here! |
| This forum is sponsored by: |
![]() |
| | LinkBack | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Display Modes |
|
#2
| ||||
| ||||
| Hi again Ken, I have never tried Turbo but this was in their front page and subsequently detered me.
|
|
#3
| |||
| |||
| 1) Mach2 is programmable. You can write macros to do some very cool things. 2) You can load DXF and images direct without converting to gcode. 3) It runs under Windows - good or bad depending on your opinion. 4) Constanst velocity contouring. 5) Better documentation. 6) Interface can be customized to exactly what you want. TurboCNC in pretty good, but Mach2 is a bit more advanced. Robert |
|
#4
| ||||
| ||||
| I understand Mach2 will handle G41 and G42 tool offsets. I like Turbocnc. I use it because my computer has W98 and not sure I can upgrade to W2k. Also most of my milling is 3d contours and I don't use tool diameter comp with that. Bill |
|
#5
| ||||
| ||||
__________________ Gerry Mach3 2010 Screenset http://home.comcast.net/~cncwoodworker/2010.html (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management) |
| Sponsored Links |
|
#6
| |||
| |||
| I've just got into this; and i must say Mach2 looks daunting; I started using Turbo and I feel it's fantastic; but then I just write the gcode and run it If I need more complex stuff it's likely I'll use both at the same time (turbo for the simple lathe stuff; Mach for the Mill) |
|
#7
| |||
| |||
| Thanks Guys, appreciate the input. Think I will opt for Mach2, I like the idea of being able to write VB Macros and the cleaner interface, but for $20-$25 TurboCNC I may give that a try as well. It seems to get people up and running real quick. Ken |
|
#8
| |||
| |||
| Ken one more reason for Mach2, at least at the present, is that Art is working on the interface for the new Gecko 2002. I just say a post form him the other night that he was going to test to see if Mach2 could be run with win since it would not have to do the pulsing within windows but just be the GUI for the system. I don't know if Turbo is working on this or not. Mike
__________________ No greater love can a man have than this, that he give his life for a friend. |
|
#11
| |||
| |||
| Could someone explain the function of post processor for me? I am too new to exactly know what it is? And why do the cnc controllers' prices differ so much?? Could CAM generate g-code directly? in that case, why should I need post processor? Could someone make a comparison for all available controllers? It is quite hard to compare them without expertise like yours! March 2: $145 for 6 axis http://www.artofcnc.ca/ Turbo CNC: $20 for 8 axis http://www.dakeng.com/turbocnc.html WinCNC: $1600 for 5 axis http://www.cnccontroller.com/wcode.html Flashcut: $1095 for 4 axis http://www.flashcutcnc.com/ CamSoft: $1995 ~ $4995 for 8 axis http://www.cnccontrols.com/ Thanks in advance! |
![]() |
| Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
| Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
| Display Modes | |
| |
Similar Threads | ||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Slo-Syn Motor Controllers | rimcanyon | General Electronics Discussion | 11 | 12-19-2008 07:35 PM |
| Misc surplus controllers, need help | Hobbiest | General Electronics Discussion | 7 | 03-19-2005 12:54 AM |
| Other controllers that output step/direction? | cn00728 | General Electronics Discussion | 3 | 02-02-2005 01:30 PM |
| Controllers from big name companies (compumotors) | bgolash | DIY-CNC Router Table Machines | 1 | 09-06-2004 12:39 PM |
| stepper controllers - - -help please | camfambmw5 | DIY-CNC Router Table Machines | 5 | 09-20-2003 12:59 AM |