Features
DeskCNC software and 2nd Generation
controller.
Features.
Import AutoCAD DXF files.
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Contour.
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Pocket.
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Dril.
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Automatically detects islands and nested islands
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Multiple Depths - Islands on top of islands inside boundaries...etc.
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Wall Profiles - Any region can have any wall profile
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Automatically chains entities into optimised regions
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Programmable Post Processor
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Automatically vectorizes DXF Text
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Add True Type Font Text (comes with a single line TTF) around an Arc etc.
Import 3D STL Prototyping files.
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Multiple Passes with Rough or Finishing in the X or Y direction.
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Add Margin.
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Male or Female toolpath generation.
Import computer image files
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Import TIF, GIF, JPEG, PCX, BMP, RLE, ICO, CUR, PNG, EMF, WMF, TARGA, PPM,
AVI.
Image Modification.
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Invert, Resize (BSpline, Lanczos3 etc.), Crop, Contrast, Brightness, 3x3
Filters, Bump Map.
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Wave, Lens, Morphing, Rotate, Reduce Colors etc.
Carving.
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Carve with or without cutter comp using End, Ball, or Vee cutters.
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Efficient Toolpath Generation with Multiple passes and Margin avoidance.
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X or Y raster direction.
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View Rendered Carving or Wireframe Toolpaths without swicthing to the 3D
Editor.
Engraving
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Raster to vector conversion at any color depth.
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Built in Topography Engraving at a single depth or Multiple depths.
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Point Reduction, Curve Fitting, and Small Region Filtering improves quality
of Toolpaths and reduces overall toolpath count.
Import Extended Gerber PC Board format
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Import RS274X Extended Gerber and Excellon Drill files.
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Route and Drill PCB in one operation.
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Spot Drill using Routing Tool.
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Board Cut Out when finished.
Machine your part directly from Windows (Using
Optional Controller or Controller/Driver).
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Uses external Controller Board for timing and Interpolation functions (Option).
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Runs smoothly on any system that can comfortably run Windows (95, 98, Me,
XP, NT, 2000).
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Toolpath location graphically updated in real time and in 3D.
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Fast block processing when previewing (more than 50,000 Blocks/sec on a
P600).
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Fast Block Processing when machine is running (over 300 Blocks/Sec).
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User defined jog distances.
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True Linear Acceleration Ramp (programmable) throughout the 30 - 40,000
SPS range.
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True 3 axis interpolation.
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+-8.3 Million step Absolute positioning.
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51 move First In/First Out Buffer.
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RS232 Intelligent Controller running at 115K Baud.
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Continuous Motion Contouring.
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Solid part viewing with Gouge Checking using OpenGL.
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Mist, Flood, CW, and CCW outputs.
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PWM Output for Spindle Speed Control.
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Requires same Screw Pitch on X and Y Axis for Circular Interpolation
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Requires 9 pin Serial Cable.
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Requires 8-20 Vdc external power supply and enclosure.
Integrated 3D GCode Editor...
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Integrated 3D Editor with real time zoom, pan, and rotate
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Syntax highlighted editor
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Step through Toolpath verification
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3D Rendered part display.