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Alternative THC recommendation?
6 years 5 months ago #168754
by motal2004
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What are some good alternatives THC out on the market and alternative Plasma configuration?
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6 years 5 months ago #168761
by rodw
Replied by rodw on topic Alternative THC recommendation?
About the only other one thats been used with Linuxcnc is the Proma 150. It is supported by Plasmac but there is another config on the forum here somewhere. Those that championed it have moved to Plasmac and the THCAD card.
There is a THCUD component that allows any up/down signal style THC (like the proma) to be used with Linuxcnc.
Gmoccapy has a plasma screenset but its just that. An empty screen. Those of us that attempted to adopt it put an enormous effort into trying to make it useable but I think we've all adopted Plasmac.
As you've found out, CNC plasma is not trivial. Do not expect it to be any easier with any other THC.
You already have really good motion hardware with your 7i96 and the Plasmac THC and config is by far the best available. It would be a shame to walk away from it now. I read your other thread completely and I could not help but think you were just short of the finish line but were struggling with your plasma cutter.
You have not explained what the real sticking points were leading up to your decision to abandon Plasmac. We'd really like to get you that last mile and over the line.
There is a THCUD component that allows any up/down signal style THC (like the proma) to be used with Linuxcnc.
Gmoccapy has a plasma screenset but its just that. An empty screen. Those of us that attempted to adopt it put an enormous effort into trying to make it useable but I think we've all adopted Plasmac.
As you've found out, CNC plasma is not trivial. Do not expect it to be any easier with any other THC.
You already have really good motion hardware with your 7i96 and the Plasmac THC and config is by far the best available. It would be a shame to walk away from it now. I read your other thread completely and I could not help but think you were just short of the finish line but were struggling with your plasma cutter.
You have not explained what the real sticking points were leading up to your decision to abandon Plasmac. We'd really like to get you that last mile and over the line.
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6 years 5 months ago #168766
by motal2004
Replied by motal2004 on topic Alternative THC recommendation?
rodw, frustration got the better of me earlier. You’re right To much time invested in this project to walk away. I Will take a few days off and enjoy the holiday weekend, here in the states.
And come back with a list.
And come back with a list.
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6 years 5 months ago #168769
by thefabricator03
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Can you point me to the build thread. I would like to take a look.
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6 years 5 months ago #168770
by phillc54
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6 years 5 months ago #168771
by rodw
I'm glad I could help!
I'm envious. My weekend is over!
If you want to see frustration try muy build thread forum.linuxcnc.org/show-your-stuff/32029...cutter-build?start=0
So often I thought I had hit a show stopper with no solution. A few days off and a hint from someone about how to solve it, kept me going...
Replied by rodw on topic Alternative THC recommendation?
motal2004 wrote: rodw, frustration got the better of me earlier. You’re right To much time invested in this project to walk away. I Will take a few days off and enjoy the holiday weekend, here in the states.
And come back with a list.
I'm glad I could help!
I'm envious. My weekend is over!
If you want to see frustration try muy build thread forum.linuxcnc.org/show-your-stuff/32029...cutter-build?start=0
So often I thought I had hit a show stopper with no solution. A few days off and a hint from someone about how to solve it, kept me going...
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