Re: Acorn CNC PC requirement
I have been buying refurb Lenovo "Tiny PC's" that meet the spec for $150. They work fine (5 so far)
Re: Acorn CNC PC requirement
Most modern software will not run on an old XP PC.
And Windows 10 alone requires a lot more powerful PC to run.
As Gary said, you can find a lot of capable small PC's that include Windows 10 for $200-$250, or less.
Re: Acorn CNC PC requirement
Acorn can use more host pc resources when you use the smoothing feature. I use it on my router with great results.
Re: Acorn CNC PC requirement
Ok I was going to ask the same question IF the Acorn has a onboard processor why the need for a whiz bang computer? I have a Dell Latitude E5510 that looks to have a straight line rating of 1100, has a SSD and 8 Mb RAM. I hate Windows 10 Pro but it runs Corel Draw and VCP 9.5 just fine. If in the future I would like to use this with a Acorn, why the the onboard processor on that board would it need more to just run a router?
BTW works fine with a ESS and Mach3 install I would assume the Acorn would be an improvement.
Slodat what do you have for a computer?
PS I have used laptops for years to run CNC machines, not a big deal if you know what your doing.
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I hate Windows 10 Pro
Why?
I find it to be the best Windows ever, and wouldn't want to use anything else.
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If in the future I would like to use this with a Acorn, why the the onboard processor on that board would it need more to just run a router?
It would appear that the Smoothing feature does a lot of additional processing.
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Bill...
In your order:
Ok I was going to ask the same question IF the Acorn has a onboard processor why the need for a whiz bang computer? I have a Dell Latitude E5510 that looks to have a straight line rating of 1100, has a SSD and 8 Mb RAM. I hate Windows 10 Pro but it runs Corel Draw and VCP 9.5 just fine. If in the future I would like to use this with a Acorn, why the the onboard processor on that board would it need more to just run a router?
1) Because the smart guys that design and test these things find out what the minimums are, and then publish them. One of the reasons is the the PC computer is used to spool up segments for G2/3 moves ahead of time and that requires speed.
BTW works fine with a ESS and Mach3 install I would assume the Acorn would be an improvement.
2) There is NOTHING similar between the hardware requirements for hobby controllers vs todays commercial ones.
Slodat what do you have for a computer?
PS I have used laptops for years to run CNC machines, not a big deal if you know what your doing.
3) True, as long as you really do what you are doing, and not just getting information from the internet.
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Since the target market for the Acorn is Hobby and Mach3 users I would assume they would not need a computer to run the professional versions. I was hoping to hear some real life stories from actual folks running the system,
Yup, I built up my first PC back in the early 1980's. I have 3 laptops (only one on Win 10) , 1 MacBook Pro and a one built up tower with a new motherboard that I used for video editing. So you see why I would like to use what I already have.
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They give you minimum requirements. Meet the requirements, and it'll work. If you don't, you're on your own.
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I supply refurbished Lenovo PC's with my systems that easily meet the specs. I upgrade them with Win10Pro and SSD's. Most users that buy them pay under $200. That's about as cheap as it gets for an up to date PC with the latest OS.
Actually I've never understood the reluctance of users to not want a dedicated, separate PC for CNC use. Guys put thousands into a CNC machine and then skimp on the computer that runs it. Seems counterintuitive.
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Guys put thousands into a CNC machine and then skimp on the computer that runs it. Seems counterintuitive.
I think that way about including a PC at all in any new CNC build ;-)
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I think that way about including a PC at all in any new CNC build ;-)
Do people STILL get computers from 10+ years ago with old operating systems prone to crashing to run CNC machines costing $3000-15,000? Mach 3 just needs to die. This is why I went the Acorn route. I built my own computer for <$400. Intel I3 8th gen with 4 cores running 3.6GHz, a small SSD. This has enough juice to run the CNC twice over while doing anything else I choose to do on the computer including Fusion360/AutoCAD instead of just sitting there watching the run.
You can also buy a Walmart special all in one computer for less than $360.