Does Mach 3 run ok on laptops?

[ptjw7uk]

Only commenst I have is that the CDE cnc1 is not designed to run from mach3 as it has its own program easycnc.
The zapp box has higher current handling of 4.2 amp over the CDE's 3.5 although the CDE drivers are actually listed as 4 amp in the manual.
I have the CDE cnc2 box and I am so far pleased with it although easycnc is a bit of a struggle to get to grips with.
I think you will find the whole process has a steep learning curve but ther again it is supposed to be a hobby!!!!

Peter

[Tom]

Continuing the theme of portability, there was a thread on the EMC users forum recently asking for opinions on laptop use with EMC2. He wanted to be able to use EMC2 to control a servo in a car. Laptops are a no-go for realtime reasons (apparently), but the poster was pointed to this website of mini PCs and enclosures.

They look really nice (esp the alu extrusion enclosure designed for vehicle use)...
http://www.mini-box.com/s.nl/sc.8/category.87/.f

Thread archive (I have no idea if this link will work)...
http://thread.gmane.org/gmane.linux....emc.user/18051