I_R_ machinist,
I wonder if it might be better for me to use that whole AJAX cnc package?
Scott @ Ajax has now increased the price to $1495 + $500 for their software & wizards. It seems that the file size is limited and it won't take a DNC drip feed. You have to buy an expansion package to use unlimited size files.
Do you still like the Viper drives? I was impressed with Larry, and the way he helps everyone. The volts/amps of the Viper seem right for me, and a spare one on my shelf would be nice.
I will never use Geckos. All of threads and help forums I have read tell me this.
One of the M's is a great guy ( Mariss or Marcus), the other is a horses a$$.
He was giving advice on a forum and said " You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him think".
Bob Warfield made a good comment back to him, but "M" didn't get it.
He pretty much insinuated "All of the info is in the instruction manual. If you can't comprehend it, F*** Y**. "
After reading many of his other comments, that attitude won't get my business.
On Linux:
It seems too difficult right now. I have used an Ubuntu disk before on a dual boot computer. It appeared just like Windows for gaming, surfing Google, and e-mails.
When it comes to the keyboard commands:
<whatever/you are supposed/to put> I am lost
. Linux really looks good/reliable/etc., but it is too intimidating for me. Sort of a DOS on steroids.
igor,
Is Linux really that much of a problem to set up on a machine with the EMC2 ? The EMC site say to use whatever Ubuntu they send with the install. If you upgrade on your own it will mess up the EMC. They will send you upgrades if needed.
I'll bet it is pretty easy for you, igor. I know you have a lot of electronics knowledge.
Any advice appreciated,
JAckal