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Visual Basic (Free Control Panel Application, Source code $20) VBCamera.exe (Application $20, Source code $35.) KCAM3 - G-Code Software for SP-3!
QBasic (Free) Every Project at Stepperworld includes free QBasic Source. The QBASIC software allows you to control your motors using the keyboard or gameport joystick. Single-step the motors, one pulse at a time both forward and reverse, or run them continuously (forward and reverse). QBasic software allows sample rates up to 600+ Hz (depending on the clock speed of your PC's cpu). Illustrates how to read and write to the parallel port, and synch to the BIOS timer in order to achieve a smooth step rate. This easy-to-understand software is original Stepperworld software written by a professional programmer/teacher. Not available elsewhere on the internet. Free with every project.
Visual Basic (Free Control Panel, Source code $20) Every Project at Stepperworld also includes a Windows Control Panel application which allows you to "jog" your motors using the keyboard, gameport joystick, or mouse. Single-step the motors both forward and reverse, or run them continuously (forward and reverse) at the desired rate. Optional source code illustrates how to read and write to the parallel port, and implement a high-resolution timer interrupt under Windows. Easy-to-understand software is original Stepperworld software written by a professional programmer/teacher. Runs under Windows 95, 98, XP, NT, 2000 Source code to the Visual Basic 6 application is an additional $20.
 VBCamera.exe Pan/Tilt Control for Step/Dir controllers (SP-3) Application $20, Source code $35 VBCamera is a Windows application for controlling a Pan/Tilt system with optional 3rd axis. This Pan/Tilt style interface was written to control a camera (with zoom) but can be also be used for a number of other applications. Incorporates motor control, limit switches, joystick, keyboard, mouse, data file I/O, and auto-functions. A complete application useful as is, or modify for your needs. The VBCamera.exe application is $20, or $35 with source code. Written for SP3/FET3, can also interface with other Step/Dir controllers.  KCAM3 - Shareware G-Code Software for SP3/FET3/FET4 This program is by Kelly at Kellyware.com and is Shareware with Trial Download. Recommended for use with SP3/FET/FET4. It supports G-Code, HPGL(.PLT) and DXF(.DXF) and Excellon ASCII drill files(.NC) An excellent way to get started with CNC! Visit www.kellyware.com for latest version. This picture shows how to set up KCAM for SP3/FET3. Select the LPT address for your machine in "Port Setup". LPT Port Address = H378 shown.
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