This computer was not supplied with anything but the most basic of programs, and uses that panel keyboard, and it's kinda setting my boss on fire.
I'm wondering if there's a better way to do the profiling for the CNC, one that doesn't make us pull our hair out.
I'm used to working with Rhino3D, but none of the software plugins/packages I've researched seem to be Lathe-oriented (RhinoCAM looks like it's for Milling, and so do other programs like MetaCut Utilities and Teksoft).
It's just a Lathe... I should be able to take a cross-section of what I'm doing and turn it into the five or so lines, and feed it to the machine without hassle...
I'm absolutely new with G-Code, and it's painful to have to go to the machine's built-in DOS-looking editor and type G54 X-- Z--, etc. etc.
I just wanna design Rings (we designs Rings here, but they're plain bands, not intricate jewelry like what you would need something like MATRIX for or anything).
So... yeah... is there a better way? Preferrably one that involves Rhino?
Thanks.
Sincerely,
Jorge