Re: Computer for MAXNC 15 (Open Loop) mill
- From: F. George McDuffee <gmcduffee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 11:23:38 -0500
On 17 Jul 2006 08:13:57 -0700, grice@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
I bought a MAXNC 15 (Open Loop) machine on ebay a couple of weeks ago.=============================
When it arrived, the computer that came with it wouldn't start.The
seller was quite helpful but didn't have a good idea for what to do
about the computer.
I tried to get the computer repaired but it was so old, parts were't
available for it. I tried to buy as new machine but the MAXNC requires
the computer be running the DOS operating system.
I couldn't buy DOS from either the PC store or Microsoft. I called the
MAXNC people but all they wanted to do was sell me another mill (which
includes a computer).
What do I do now to get the MAXNC going?
Gary Rice
Have you tried booting the "Windows" computer in the DOS mode?
Generally hitting the F<unction>8 at the boot up screen will let
you select the DOS mode. This is a better option in that it
will let you use windows based cnc programs such as editors on
the same machine.
You can also try starting the "DOS" box [look for a program
called cmd.exe in the system32 sub-directory] while in windows.
Not all programs will run in the DOS box because of "illegal
system calls" which the newer versions of Windows does not allow,
but were frequently used by the older DOS programs to enhance
performance.
If this doesn't, work find someone that has a copy of the DOS
install disks and install it on your "new" computer. (Will most
likely write over the Windows o/s currently installed.)
Let us know how you make out.
Unka George
(George McDuffee)
There is something to be said for government by a great aristocracy
which has furnished leaders to the nation in peace and war for generations;
even a democrat like myself must admit this.
But there is absolutely nothing to be said for government by a plutocracy,
for government by men very powerful in certain lines and gifted with the "money touch,"
but with ideals which in their essence are merely those of so many glorified pawnbrokers.
Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919), U.S. Republican (later Progressive) politician, president. Letter, 15 Nov. 1913.
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