DSP controller questions, Will this work well with Deskproto as my CAM software?

[chris]

Thanks for the replies chaps. I will stick with the DSP for now and try using that. If I really can't get on with it I will look into modifying the machine to run off Mach 3.

I was never hoping to run Mach 3 off a laptop, merely the DSP application. I am advised by the machine's previous owner however that I may not need to bother with the DSP application, just take the CAM output straight to the DSP controller with a USB stick. Does that sound about right? Are there any issues with the CAM file (deskproto) coming from a 64 bit laptop, if it is not going to Mach 3 but straight to the DSP pendant?

Chris

[phill05]

I am advised by the machine's previous owner however that I may not need to bother with the DSP application, just take the CAM output straight to the DSP controller with a USB stick. Does that sound about right? Chris

Does not matter which Cam you use so long as you save the Tap file as G-code save to USB stick, then place into DSP select file, set machine parameters then run.

Phill

[JAZZCNC]

Does not matter which Cam you use so long as you save the Tap file as G-code save to USB stick, then place into DSP select file, set machine parameters then run.

Phill

That may not be exactly correct.? . . The post processor will need to be correct and the DSP could need a specific Post.!

I would hazzard a guess that it just use's standard G-code so most basic Post's like for Mach or Linux cnc would work but it could also need specific Headers etc to set the DSP up.? . . . The manual should tell you.!

[phill05]

That may not be exactly correct.? . . The post processor will need to be correct and the DSP could need a specific Post.!

I would hazzard a guess that it just use's standard G-code so most basic Post's like for Mach or Linux cnc would work but it could also need specific Headers etc to set the DSP up.? . . . The manual should tell you.!

The DSP uses "G-Code (mm) (*tap) files" created from most Cam programs, this has been by trial and error for me to say this, I did not find it in the manual.
Inputting other Post's such as Mach3 tap files locks DSP up and mess's with onboard config files you then have to go down the "Update Auto System" reset route and setting all machine parameters up again, it's time consuming but do able.
Another tip make sure the memory stick is formatted first and only used for transferring files to DSP.

Phill