Denford Tutor

[Jeff_HATC]

I have 6 of these machine control keyboards that plug into the back of a computers old style serial port.
I have the manuals too.

I am lacking the software. Does anyone know anything about what software this need, or where to get it?

[Denford Admin]

I'm never sure which version is which, but download the DOS software and try fanucm or fanucmd etc...
https://website.denford.ltd.uk/support/9 ... s-software
I think they will work offline with the tutor keyboards

[Jeff_HATC]

Looked at my Tutor keypads today. I have 5 for Fanuc mill and 1 for Fanuc Lathe.

I will download the Fanuc DOS and just keep trying till I get the right one.

Incedently, is this truly DOS, or can I run in 98 or XP under a DOS window?

Thanks. This Forum is awsome.

[Denford Admin]

Not sure but I think the offline might work under 98 or even XP, I have a feeling that the issues arise when trying to connect to the real machine.
Saying that, the tutor may not connect under 98/xp...
Have a look at these links:
DOS Emulator for old software:
viewtopic.php?t=844
EASIMILL software and XP:
viewtopic.php?t=780
MS Virtual PC links:
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=806
DOS Software and Control Boards:
viewtopic.php?t=738
DOS Downloads:
https://website.denford.ltd.uk/support/9 ... s-software
PC DOS boot disc make procedure:
viewtopic.php?t=1937
Bootdisk images:
https://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm
DOSBOX - Dos emulator for Windows + Linux:
https://www.dosbox.com/