setting up for Parallel port Tutoral Part 3

tko829:
you can use any linuxcnc compatable pc , that is all you need . theirs nothing special required
unless you wish to use a Mesa pci Interface ( 5i25) or 5i25 & 7i76 addon ,

The outlined procedure is for a mill using the parallel port.

Is there a suggested procedure for a lathe?


George

I think it is the same, except replace whatever refers to mill with lathe, and it should work.
I do not use Path Pilot, so do not take my word for it.

George ,
what is it that you need ? , and i'll sort it , is it a lathe pp config you need ? or the procedure for modifying the gui files
i have config files for a pp lathe , i'll post them shortly , once iv'e confirmed the gui changes , i'll post a part 4 to concern a lathe
in a day or so , but if you want any details in the meantime then message me or email .

Sarah

Thanks much Sarah ! I can wait for you to post them here, that way all can benefit. The procedures already posted, and files, are for mill and the differences for lathe were not clear to me.

I'm curious, is there a method to run in simulation mode? Without a PP or mesa? Some just want to poke around pathpilot a bit and are not go further.

Thanks again,
George

it's not that easy to set up without a mesa card , but once the mods are done , to create a parallel port , then you do have essentialy a sim setup . pathpilot has many checks for certian procedures or order , and will throw you a curve ball , and kick you out the stadium lol .

i'll see if i can get most of this done today