Linux DNC program for PNC3 controllers

[junker398]

Hi All,

I bought an Easimill 3 not long back, originally intending to convert to EMC2.

However I found it was so convenient to have a machine with a stand alone controller that I have left it as is for now.

The problem I was left with was that the legacy Denford DNC software only ran on Win98 or DOS and it hung on uploads between lines anyway.

I can't stand Windoze, so I have written a small Linux QT application which uploads and downloads files quickly and simply.

It is posted here for free download by anyone who wants it.

PNC3Comm-v0.1.tar.gz

Linux DNC program

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There is a basic README file with it.
To download you simply open the required file, put PNC3 into receive mode and press the Send button. You will get a success message or the error number and line it occurred on.
To upload, put PNC3 into transmit mode and press the Receive button.

There is no drip facility, because I simply would not use it.
I tend to make heavy use of the G81 repeat loops for incremental cutting and seldom find a program goes beyond 20 lines.

I use it daily and hope it will be useful to others. Might wean a few off Gate's wares.

regards

ArcEye

PS. Have updated the files to allow larger files to be downloaded, see README file

[Denford Admin]

Thanks for sharing this

[junker398]

Hi again,

I have now improved and added to the PNC3Comm program.
As well as a better GUI for DNC operations, there are code generators for some of the canned cycles sadly missing from the PNC3:
PCD Bolt Circle Drilling with optional Peck Drilling
Hole Pattern Drilling with optional Peck Drilling
Ring Milling
Circular Pocket Milling
Rectangular Pocket Milling

Attached is the beta edition, it has a usage guide at start up to assist.
There will be bugs, I have tested as far as I can, let me know if you find any.

PNC3Comm_v0.2-beta.tar.gz

Improved Linux DNC program

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regards

ArcEye

PS
I have further added to functionality and level of help etc in generators.
Rather than keep adding posts, I have placed the updated code at this link

>Download Here<

and will update this file as and when further developed, so check occasionally to see if file date has changed.