Hi All,
I have had my 2412 for a year now and I really think it’s a great machine. I am finally at the point where I am setting up a dedicated computer for it. In other words, I have been at my office computer on my CAD/CAM program, save g code in Notepad, save it to a flash card, walk to the 2412, load it, and finally run it.
I am installing a computer at the machine for use with my CAD/CAM for direct loading into the machine. Unfortunately the manual is the worst ever written.
Can any of you walk me through or offer any advise in terms of my next step? I’ll be using a new desk top with XP-Pro (not Vista). I figure that if I continue to save my G-Code to Notepad (I like Notepad because I can do my final G-Code tweaking without too much trouble), it shouldn’t be too difficult to send it the 2412. I am just not sure how to do this. USB or RS232? Not sure what I need.....
Any help is very appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Larry