Hello-
A few years ago I purchased an MDX40, which came with a desktop computer operating on Windows XP. The machine's firmware was upgraded to an MDX40-A. I have been using SRP Player for tool pathing. The computer needs to be replaced, and I'm looking for people's recommendations on the most stable / reliable computer to run the machine...
* Laptop vs. Desktop: I've read that desktop is preferred, but would be interested in laptop for better mobility
* What operating systems is suitable? Does the MDX 40 run with windows 10 - has anyone had problems with this OS?
* What speeds up the calculating of tool paths? Is it processor speed?
Thanks for your help!
Kristen
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I run Roland's software on a 2006 MacBook Pro laptop with Windows XP running in Parallels for Mac. It is an old system but very capable for Roland's software. The laptop is next to my Roland MDX-40 in my basement model shop.
I access files over WiFi with my iMac desktop in my office. The desktop computer is newer and much faster than my old laptop. I can also un Roland's design software on my desktop with Windows 10 in Parallels for Mac. Everything works just great.
I model my projects in Vectric Aspire software on my desktop which directly creates Roland toolpath files. The toolpath files run in Roland's Vpanel on my laptop.