looking for software to drive a rotary table

Not sure if this is quite what you want but it sprung to mind as a possibility

I think he was trying to avoid the hardware version ;)

But the problem with a laptop is getting real time step information out, and unless there is a real parallel port, then you need extra hardware anyway. Something like DeskCNC might be an economic option, but I don't think there are any 'single channel' usb controllers around as yet?

Lester,

Yes I just re-read the original post and noted that he did mention the Division Master there so I wasn't helping. No mention of the OS used but my understanding is that EMC2 is very configurable and upto 6 axis so maybe can be re-configured for a single axis. I've not used EMC2 yet in earnest as my refit of a Denford Triac is work in progress at the moment but will be controlled with EMC2 as I like Linux and use it for almost all my personal needs.

BTW I got the DRO 550 parts, many thanks. I noted your address afterwards, the Cotswolds is a lovely part of the world which I've visited on a number of occasions, especially Chipping Camden.

Still the same problem on a laptop ... need extra hardware ;)

I'm just over the hill ... between there and Broadway

Chrisw

A chap called Rex Swensen, who contributes to a horology group I belong to, has written a nice piece of software which will do what you want.

See

HTH

Mike

Chris, I would suggest that you can get good results using Turbo CNC which you can download free at

Sorry - URL for Rex Swensen software should be

Mike

So true... :)

Regards, Tony

...but only any good on a laptop that has a parallel port - gettin g as rare as rocking horse manure these days.

Regards, Tony