Hello-
A few years ago I purchased an MDX40, which came with a desktop computer operating on Windows XP. The machine's firmware was upgraded to an MDX40-A. I have been using SRP Player for tool pathing. The computer needs to be replaced, and I'm looking for people's recommendations on the most stable / reliable computer to run the machine...
* Laptop vs. Desktop: I've read that desktop is preferred, but would be interested in laptop for better mobility
A laptop would probably work, since it works off the USB and it's not dependent on a parallel port. But you'd need to purge it of any automatic update software or power management routines, since that will interrupt CNC functions.
* What operating systems is suitable? Does the MDX 40 run with windows 10 - has anyone had problems with this OS?
I wouldn't go with anything more recent than Windows 7, since the firmware's pretty old and hasn't been updated in a while. Here are instructions for loading the drivers:
http://support.rolanddga.com/docs/Do...stallation.pdf
* What speeds up the calculating of tool paths? Is it processor speed?
Thanks for your help!
Kristen