Help on Step and direction software?

[Chuck Steed]

Looking for some advice on what kind of step and direction software to get for a mill that has Teknic/world servo drivers and motors. looking for the most economical and efficient way to get it going. I have cad cam software, just need the software to create the G code. As you can no doubt tell I'm a bit of a novice on this area of it. Appreciate whatever help anyone can offer.

[DirtGhost]

We have Bobcad software . I think by far it is the easiest way to get your get your G code programs going. It has serveral different post processes that came with the program.

[ger21]

If you have CAD CAM, that's what creates the g-code. Are you looking for a machine controller?

[Chuck Steed]

I apologize for not being more specific. I'm looking for software that converts Gcode to step and direction. System software that interfaces with the machine itself. Yes, Machine controller software.

[ger21]

Mach3 is the most popular http://www.artofcnc.ca
TurboCNC http://www.dakeng.com
CNC Zeus http://www.cnczeus.com
DeskCNC http://www.cadcamcadcam.com

[ger21]

Flashcut http://www.flashcutcnc.com/
Indexer LPT + G-code controller http://www.abilitysystems.com/indexer.html

[Chuck Steed]

Thanks for the leads, I'll do some checking up on these prospects and see what I can find that will do the job.