[Allen123]

I need to know if I can use normal RS - 232 communications with this machine. Predator Editor

And the format of the G-code so I can write a post for it.

I know the machine is from the 80's

I hope it doesn't have the EZ Troll communication protocols.

Anyone that would know about this machine please write back or give me a call.

Bridgeport R2E4 Boss 9.2 Programming

727-744-2276


Regards,

Allen

[machintek]

I had a R2E4. First of all I recommend getting a programming manual. Try machinemanuals.net or Ebay.
At first I used a Radio Shack TRS80 model 100 to upload download and edit with RS232.
Later I used a MAC running EZCAM (EZMILL) to generate programs and download.
I have also used PROCOMM for upload and download as well as editing in terminal mode (chat). It was a DOS shareware version. Similar to KERMIT.
Powerful editor and canned cycles.
Port A is used for upload, download and editing. Port B for EZLINK uploads/downloads and DNC.
Control can store more than one program but memory is limited. Most CAM systems have many extra lines of code. Typically I could consolidate a 8 page program to less than one using loops and macros.

George