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2 machines 1 pc
« on: November 08, 2011, 06:09:26 PM »
I have a question? Is it possible to control 2 cnc machines from 1 pc? Not at the same time. Do I create two separate profiles for each machine? Thanks
Re: 2 machines 1 pc
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2011, 06:44:23 PM »
Air2gnd,

I use one PC that runs a lathe and a mill and since I have two profiles for the mill I would say yes to your question.

To make even more useful I use the same stepper drives, same PC, same IO board.  To control the steppers I use a DT4P switches.

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Re: 2 machines 1 pc
« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2011, 06:44:11 AM »
My PC and controller sits on a movable cart since the machines are located in different places but you could use a switch box if stationary.
Each machine has a profile since they are all different.
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