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Software
and Signal Generator
Description
| Apps | Features
| Components | Specs
| Ordering | Options
| PC Reqs
Description
FlashCut CNC is the industry leader in powerful, easy-to-use,
affordable CNC controls. The Software and USB Signal Generator
package forms the cornerstone of the FlashCut CNC product
line. With a simple installation, it easily turns any Windows-based
PC into a CNC controller.
Typical
Applications
- Tabletop
mills and lathes (eg. FlashCut, Sherline, Taig)
- Benchtop
mills and lathes (eg. FlashCut, Smithy, Shoptask, Grizzly)
- Full
size mills and lathes (eg. Bridgeport, Acra, Enco)
- CNC
routers
- Plasma
cutters
- Laser
cutters
- General
purpose 1-4 axis motion control
 Important
Features
- Intuitive
user interface makes FlashCut the easiest CNC system to
learn and use
- Comprehensive
control panel puts all machine tool controls at your fingertips
- Continuously
updated toolpath display
- Look-ahead
continuous contouring for fast 2D and 3D contouring
- Full
3D capability, plus 4th axis for rotary table
- Reliable,
high-performance electronics
- No
cards to install, can run from a laptop via USB or serial port
- Imports
any 2D CAD file for immediate machining without CAM
- CAM
Software available for importing complex 3D models
- Uses
industry standard G-Code, compatible with any CAM program
- Provides
precision-timed Step and Direction signals to drive any
Stepper, Micorstepper or Digital Servo motor driver
- 8
digital outputs with optically isolated TTL signals
- 8
digital inputs for limit/home switches and general use
- Exceptional
technical support
- Exceptional
value
Components
Included
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FlashCut CNC Control Software
- Signal
Generator
- All
Required Cables
- Software
and Hardware Manuals
- Free
Technical Support - Phone, Email and User Forum
Specifications
| Description |
Value
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PC
Interface
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USB or Serial
Port (RS-232)
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Motor
Signals Provided
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Step,
Direction, Enable
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Number
of Axes
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4
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General
Purpose Digital Output Lines
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8,
Optically Isolated Signals 0 to 5V
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General
Purpose Digital Input Lines
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8
Signals 0 to 5V
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Power
Supply
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Switching
Wall P/S, 1.2A at 9V
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Order
Numbers
| Description |
Part
Number |
| Software
and USB Signal Generator |
CS-501A |
| Software
and Signal Generator (Board Only) |
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Options
and Upgrades Available
Please see Machine Accessories
for detailed descriptions.
| Part
Number |
Description |
| OS-02 |
Limit/Home
Cable Assembly |
| OR-01 |
Spindle
On/Off Relay Box (2 Channels) |
| OH-01 |
I/O
Connector Kit |
Computer
Requirements
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Version 2
- IBM
compatible, Pentium 800MHz or Equivalent
- NT/2000/XP
- 128-256
MB RAM depending on part complexity
- 1
Available USB or Serial Port
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Version 1
- IBM
compatible, Pentium or equivalent
- Windows
95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
- 32-128
MB RAM depending on part complexity
- 1
Available USB or Serial Port
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