Hi Everyone

[boldford]

Hi

I'm intending using one of the cheapo Chinese machines with EMC2 to extend my pattern making capabilities. It looks like I'm on a steep learning curve so watch out for loads of questions.

[Swarfing]

EMC2? the wiki and forum will help you loads so jump in.......

[black5f]

Welcome! And fire away!
tom

[boldford]

Welcome! And fire away!
tom

First things first. Presently trying to get Ubuntu Linux running with the screen resolution I need.

[Swarfing]

go to -
System-
Preferences-
Monitors

[boldford]

go to -
System-
Preferences-
Monitors

Thanks; but I tried that and can find no Open or Proprietary drivers for ATI Rage. I've read these aren't the easiest so I may need to look for alternative H/W.

P.S. I just love your Avatar,

[Swarfing]

I would try on ATI's website, they are usually a problem from install but the drivers should go straight in if you load it separately.

[boldford]

OK that problem is now solved and EMC2 is working as it should. Now I'd like some opinions, with reasons, on what 3/4 axis mill to buy with a working area similar to
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A2-3-Axis-...item336d7a3564
or
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-6040-R...item27bf7a62d8