sagande
Plastic
- Joined
- Jun 5, 2019
- Location
- Franklin, PA, USA
We have a network based "DNC" system for transferring programs to/from machine tools. (Not overly impressed with, and currently looking at other alternatives.)
As a backup, we also use USB, PCMCIA/CF, and a handheld "GCoder" unit for RS232 connections.
We are trying to aquire an additional handheld unit for the RS232, but the current ones that we have, are apparently no longer available.
My guess is, the demand for RS232, no longer has a viable customer base. As ethernet and wireless is the new norm. And, USB and PCMCIA is the backup process, for the most part.
We would really like to stay with our current setup (learning curve, and ease of use), but also looking for viable alternatives.
We currently are using the Trimble Nomad with the GCoder software.
CncGcoderHD-T
Anybody have a viable source for these, or recommendations on good alternatives?
Again, this is just a backup for our network based. So, we are looking for one, maybe two units.
TIA!
As a backup, we also use USB, PCMCIA/CF, and a handheld "GCoder" unit for RS232 connections.
We are trying to aquire an additional handheld unit for the RS232, but the current ones that we have, are apparently no longer available.
My guess is, the demand for RS232, no longer has a viable customer base. As ethernet and wireless is the new norm. And, USB and PCMCIA is the backup process, for the most part.
We would really like to stay with our current setup (learning curve, and ease of use), but also looking for viable alternatives.
We currently are using the Trimble Nomad with the GCoder software.
CncGcoderHD-T
Anybody have a viable source for these, or recommendations on good alternatives?
Again, this is just a backup for our network based. So, we are looking for one, maybe two units.
TIA!