Hi folks,
My SM1 came with a tape emulator (CMC Systems) and an ancient laptop (Windows 98) with the software to load the emulator. It works great, but I'd like to get the latest version of the software to put on a different PC. Anyone know if there is newer software around? If not newer software, maybe a description of the protocol.
The web site (http://www.cmcsystems.com/) seems to have been abandoned. Haven't tried calling yet.
On an unrelated note, I noticed the slowest feed rate seems to be 0.1"/min (running g-code image). I was using a slow spindle speed, and this feed rate wasn't giving me a very good finish. I assume I should take a deep cut at a slower spindle speed, then change the spindle speed, and do the fine feed to get a better finish. Not hard, but depending on the speed, may have to stop the spindle and change gears (which reverses spindle direction).
I thought I saw a "polish mode" mentioned in the manual for the conversational mode. Are they somehow able to reduce the feed rate below 0.1 in this mode?
Thanks,
Tony