Re: [Emc-users] Scan to G-Code

2011-02-20 Thread jbraun
Chris Barker writes: > > Jack, > > I believe "Inkscape" will accept a scan and has a G-code module. > I haven't tried the G-code though. > > Chris > The inkscape extension is gcode_tools, the wiki has info and links. You may find it easier to draw in inkscape and skip the scanner. A Wacom

Re: [Emc-users] X2 conversion

2009-06-13 Thread jbraun
Greg Michalski writes: > Also checkout cnczone.com in the benchtop mills section, > particalulary all postings by HOSS or HOSS2006 (iirc) > Hoss (Dan) provides plans, cut stock, machining, a few parts, free advice, etc. Most of what he's done it's documented on his site (hossmachine.info) or c

[Emc-users] Any gecko g540 users?

2008-11-19 Thread jbraun
If you have one, how's it going for you? 2 reasons for asking. A fellow emc user is having some hard luck with his setup. The sad tale can be found on the cnczone gecko subforum. I'm planning to buy the g540. - This SF

Re: [Emc-users] [EMC-users] Free 3D CADs on Linux WAS: BRL-CAD

2008-11-06 Thread jbraun
Kirk Wallace <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > ... snip > > So you obviously have a registered copy. How much, or what was the > > price range? > > My mind is like a steel trap trying to hold water. I bought it quite a > few years ago and can't remember what I paid. > Surprising no one has res

Re: [Emc-users] [EMC-users] Free 3D CADs on Linux WAS: BRL-CAD

2008-11-05 Thread jbraun
Kent A. Reed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >[I wish, by the way, that Weber Systems would join the > 21st century and put their pricing structure on their website. I > understand what their website says about this, but, frankly, I'm not > interested in calling a sales engineer just to find out i

Re: [Emc-users] Basic Installation and Configuration Tutori al Final Draft

2008-08-04 Thread jbraun
> One thing worth mentioning to people unfamilar with Ubuntu is the help files are a must read. On Hardy these are accessed by clicking the question mark on the top bar. For example it explains how to enable a ADSL pppoe connection. The network assistant is next to useless for this type of connec

Re: [Emc-users] EMC Basic Setup Tutorial - draft

2008-08-03 Thread jbraun
Stephen Wille Padnos <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I don't know if this is still true, but I think it used to be much > better to have the PC attached to the internet during the install. I > think some of the software repository setup is different than when you > install disconnected. > The m

Re: [Emc-users] stepper config

2008-07-15 Thread jbraun
John Thornton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > 1 run the latency test > 2 gather your info about your hardware > 3 run stepconf and test each axis > 4 make a shortcut on your desktop to your config > 5 test your machine > > John > One preliminary step. Update to 2.2.5 to get the latest fixes. On

Re: [Emc-users] Sheetcamlibs

2008-06-29 Thread jbraun
Ian W. Wright <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > the trick on my system. For some reason, when I do the above, I get an error which says that > 'remove-reinstreq isn't a recognised instruction' for --force . I don't understand this as > --force-help certainly lists it as a 'thing'. Since I can't use th

Re: [Emc-users] SheetCam TNG V0.0.24 for Linux released

2008-06-22 Thread jbraun
John Thornton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Eric, > > Why did you install the workstation version vs the standard one that comes > packaged with EMC2? > **Apologies if this is a repeat post. Sometimes this mailing list is a frustrating format.** Is there a version called "workstation"?

Re: [Emc-users] SheetCam TNG V0.0.24 for Linux released

2008-06-22 Thread jbraun
John Thornton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Eric, > > Why did you install the workstation version vs the standard one that comes > packaged with EMC2? > > Les, > Is there a version named "workstation"? Never heard of it. For the synaptic problem, maybe try ? My install experience with Sh

Re: [Emc-users] New Synergy?

2008-06-14 Thread jbraun
Kirk Wallace <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > get my own website server, I hope to expand my Synergy page. > If you're still looking for screencasting software take a look at recordmydesktop. My first attempt can be found on google video for a limited time. Search terms synergy+cad should find i

Re: [Emc-users] SheetCam TNG for Linux released

2008-06-05 Thread jbraun
Leslie Newell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Hi Matt, > > It is rather sad that it is easier to install the Windows version on > Linux than the native Linux version > > SheetCam is a closed source commercial app so I am afraid can't provide > the source. I have had so many problems with Au

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Synergy

2008-05-22 Thread jbraun
Kirk Wallace <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > with synergy cad installed (you probably knew this). > > No, I didn't know. You mean EMC BDI? Bob at Weber Systems indicated to > me that they will release a Synergy for Ubuntu in a couple of weeks. I > am anxious to give it a try. yes the other emc

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Synergy

2008-05-21 Thread jbraun
> > Which code level of the Synergy file did you download/untar? Which Linux > distribution and version is on your PC? Any more details you can provide > will help. If code level means 'what type of license' the answer is none. I did have the 30 day demo running a year or so back. Distribution

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Synergy

2008-05-21 Thread jbraun
Thomas J Powderly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Some of the visual bits in emc use OpenGL, and many of the video > recording tools have trouble with that Damn, you're right. pyvnc2swf captured synergy's how to lessons near flawlessly. Right up to the point where the cutting tool animations c

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Synergy

2008-05-19 Thread jbraun
Kirk Wallace <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > I would like to record screen sessions to present procedures. Hints on > screen recorders would be good too. > xvidcap is popular. pyvnc2swf is a simpler program if you don't mind swf. I like this one. vncrec is another possibility The wiki as a