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displayLikeStats("/g/Emco5CNClathe", 0, 168144794, false) Emgee Radian $('#timedispmsg168145789').replaceWith(DisplayShortTime(1593123407251284319, false)); #89 HiCheck in the Files section and look in the link below. I have just uploaded some of the Files from the old yahoo group, I have many more to do as and when needed.Marcus Emco 2.8CAD files More All Messages By This Member
displayLikeStats("/g/Emco5CNClathe", 0, 168145789, false) J Kajula $('#timedispmsg168145987').replaceWith(DisplayShortTime(1593123679144514003, false)); #90 Thanks, I will try that out some time when I can get into it. May I ask, why aren't you using that software, seems to me that it would be of more use than MFI. More All Messages By This Member
displayLikeStats("/g/Emco5CNClathe", 0, 168145987, false) Emgee Radian $('#timedispmsg168147212').replaceWith(DisplayShortTime(1593125479879690846, false)); #91 HiI understood the software was for use with the 5PC lathe, it wasn't until I had learnt to write G code programs it was mentioned by a group member it may be possible to use it with the Compact 5 cnc lathe.By this time Henk had developed MFI to a standard that proved simple to use and reliable in operation which I have continued to use with my lathe and F1 cnc mill.An advantage of using G code programs is that for many turn and face jobs you only need a few lines of code which can be entered into the machine control panel in less time than it takesan old computer to boot up ready for use. For larger more intricate programs up to the maximum 210 lines of code I use the RS232 facility to transfer from computer to lathe.I believe that CAD/CAM is an excellent way to produce parts but to gain the full benefit from such a method it is necessary to refit the machine with modern steppers and controllers, or at least follow the guide written by Peter Kaiser using IC's to control the existing stepper controllers and motors, needs Linux or Mach to operate the system.Perhaps you will pass on your experiences using the software, i'm sure it will be of interest.Marcus More All Messages By This Member
displayLikeStats("/g/Emco5CNClathe", 0, 168147212, false) J Kajula $('#timedispmsg168148239').replaceWith(DisplayShortTime(1593126980461567932, false)); #92 I'm under the impression that Henk stopped developing the MFI after starting to use the Emco cadcam himself, I may be wrong but I saw a post on the other Emco group from like 2013 where Henk was also writing about the Emco cadcam. Thanks for the info. More All Messages By This Member
displayLikeStats("/g/Emco5CNClathe", 0, 168148239, false) J Kajula $('#timedispmsg168640430').replaceWith(DisplayShortTime(1593986627572214279, false)); #95 I went on and ordered a cheap mini computer that has the rs232 and can run on dos or win95/98 whatsoever. It will be dedicated to running the Emco program if I get it working. I guess we'll see in a few weeks. I'm not a computer nerd by any means and never fiddled around with so old software or computer hardware but I'm hoping the best. More All Messages By This Member
displayLikeStats("/g/Emco5CNClathe", 0, 168640430, false) Emgee Radian $('#timedispmsg168654928').replaceWith(DisplayShortTime(1594022006568529813, false)); #96 I downloaded the programs and managed to get the program data entry screen open but have not had any success in entering commends yet, perhaps you can post your findings.Marcus More All Messages By This Member
displayLikeStats("/g/Emco5CNClathe", 0, 168654928, false) J Kajula $('#timedispmsg168655096').replaceWith(DisplayShortTime(1594022637843197844, false)); #97 I think the notes that were in the files said that it needs to run on real Dos (not VM?), the program starts on win xp with all the possible compatibility boxes checked but doesn't still function properly is what I noticed. More All Messages By This Member
displayLikeStats("/g/Emco5CNClathe", 0, 168655096, false) johnb $('#timedispmsg168659089').replaceWith(DisplayShortTime(1594034686054361967, false)); #100 Hi,I have run both 5cnc and 2.8 using dosbox both run ok but in my opinion they are both very basic with only a limited range of tools as Marcus saysprobably not worth learning with MFI being good. I would not trust tool offsets without checking.Mfi says it will import file from 5cnc.I use a win xp notebook pc (advent 4213 10.2 inch) with a usb to rs232 converter running MFI to load programs to c5.John More All Messages By This Member
displayLikeStats("/g/Emco5CNClathe", 0, 168659089, false) J Kajula $('#timedispmsg169961169').replaceWith(DisplayShortTime(1596130206640579160, false)); #136 I have now installed windows 98 to the pc I intend to use for this purpose, installed the Emco program and modified autoexec.bat and msdos.sys so that when I power the pc up it goes straight to the emco program and the directory is changed to the emco folder. The "demo version" text that some users reported didn't show up on the top of the screen. When I quit the program and type win+enter, win98 will boot up and I have USB support for the possible need of file transfer. The program will need a bit getting used to as it doesn't use mouse and is quite a bit different than the modern cad programs. You can make new tools to the library and edit old ones with the "editool" program if I understood correctly. I think this is the most powerful tool available for this machine if it doesn't work with linuxcnc straight as it's possible with the 5pc. More All Messages By This Member
displayLikeStats("/g/Emco5CNClathe", 0, 169961169, false) J Kajula $('#timedispmsg173601882').replaceWith(DisplayShortTime(1602354351818636592, false)); #234 Today I finally took the time to solder the RS232 cable together and made my first program on the original computer software and sent it to Emco and ran it. The feeling when it just works the first time is amazing, especially when I needed to try 3 times to get the cable right and this is my very first cnc machine experience. (I am all comfy with manual ofc) I have to say, this really is the best software available for the Emco as you can just draw shit and it throws out your code, a lot less involved and even at first much quicker process than inserting every line of code by hand. I am probably going to try cutting some steel next week, let's see. More All Messages By This Member
displayLikeStats("/g/Emco5CNClathe", 0, 173601882, false) Emgee Radian $('#timedispmsg173602715').replaceWith(DisplayShortTime(1602355551204363040, false)); #235 I have never got the original software from Emco in the Files working, perhaps you can write up your method and system and put the Document in the Files section,I know others have also got it working but not documented.Marcus More All Messages By This Member
displayLikeStats("/g/Emco5CNClathe", 0, 173602715, false) J Kajula $('#timedispmsg173606852').replaceWith(DisplayShortTime(1602362223852803877, false)); #236 I am not a software expert but I might list up the settings I have and my setup in a text file. I mostly followed the the guide that was with the files but it may help someone out. More All Messages By This Member
displayLikeStats("/g/Emco5CNClathe", 0, 173606852, false) Keith $('#timedispmsg173626963').replaceWith(DisplayShortTime(1602417122978453540, false)); #237 Hi All,Just out of curiosity I tried the Emco Software from the files section.As it appeared to be a DOS programme and I only have windows machines I tried running it in DOSBox (DOS emulator)which is available free online.It runs OK but I have not yet managed to draw anything.I will pursue it further and see if I can make any progress.Keith More All Messages By This Member
displayLikeStats("/g/Emco5CNClathe", 0, 173626963, false) J Kajula $('#timedispmsg173719365').replaceWith(DisplayShortTime(1602579790622614945, false)); #240 It should work fine as long as you have the mouse driver that is in the files installed and working, and have ran the i.exe. It can be opened without either of those but some things wouldn't work and it will say "demo version" in the top of the screen. I found also that the menu only works when accessed through the m.bat batch file, not by typing menu and enter. From the menu you can choose the tools editor or programming program. It's almost mind blowing that a software that is about the same file size as a photo taken by a phone camera has so many features and needs a manual of 50+ pages to cover everything. More All Messages By This Member
displayLikeStats("/g/Emco5CNClathe", 0, 173719365, false) J Kajula $('#timedispmsg175534813').replaceWith(DisplayShortTime(1605404596904023713, false)); #242 I fiddled with the software again today and I was able to get DXF from Freecad to show up by adding offsets to origin that I measured from Freecad by importing a file from the Emco software first. Problem is it only understood the points and drew straight lines where I put arcs in CAD. Fortunately the Emco CAD isn't too difficult to use and I will be sticking to that and so should everyone else The hotkeys really do make it easy. Also changed my computer setup to a Compaq Contura Aero 4/33 that is a 486 based minilaptop from early 1990's that has serial port and it worked just fine and will eliminate the messy cable hell compared to desktop. And I can carry it home easily and do the programming outside the garage which is quite nice. The thing is actually half smaller and lighter than my 2019 Asus. One thing remains a mystery to me, should I be able to jog the CNC version from the laptop arrow buttons and run the program from the laptop like on 5pc? And if it is possible, how should I configure the lathe? More All Messages By This Member
displayLikeStats("/g/Emco5CNClathe", 0, 175534813, false) J Kajula $('#timedispmsg175568648').replaceWith(DisplayShortTime(1605470688016650340, false)); #243 -5-CNC/Emco-Compact-5-CNC-PC-CAD-CAM-Programmier-Station::128.htmlOver there you can see that there's a license key adapter that maybe goes between the cable? Could it be that this is needed for everything to work correctly or is the need for one bypassed somehow because it seems to mostly work fine or that the version here which is older didn't have that? More All Messages By This Member
displayLikeStats("/g/Emco5CNClathe", 0, 175568648, false) uli13us@... $('#timedispmsg175794328').replaceWith(DisplayShortTime(1605804894803240022, false)); #244 I have read somewhere, that Emco use the same CNC-code like fanuc controls. Only the output must be changed, because the industrial machines use 3 decimal places instead 2 of Emco. Thats only with metric input, I don't know how many are with inch input.So you should can use any cad/cam system, because all of these systems have a fanuc Postprozessor. The only problem is, the system must use G2 and G3, normally they make thousands of short linear paths. But the small Memory of the C5 can't use that. More All Messages By This Member
displayLikeStats("/g/Emco5CNClathe", 0, 175794328, false) J Kajula $('#timedispmsg176271927').replaceWith(DisplayShortTime(1606572690039199343, false)); #245 I made a demonstration video where I create a test pfogram and run it on steel that is quite long but might be helpful if someone is considering to use this software. More All Messages By This Member
displayLikeStats("/g/Emco5CNClathe", 0, 176271927, false) Emgee Radian $('#timedispmsg176277723').replaceWith(DisplayShortTime(1606581177505584724, false)); #246 Thanks for the upload, very interesting to know it does the job, I am surprised the software doesn't allow for starting and stopping the spindle as the lathe has M03 and M05 command functions.Marcus More All Messages By This Member
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