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Faroarm software

harris718
I am looking at purchasing a used faro arm from a company and I guess I will be reciving all thats needed to use the faro with exception to the software. I was wondering what ideas regarding software youy might have for my application. It seems that the faro software is alot more $$$ than I want to spend on this project. I will explain exactly what Im wanting to do below.

I am a performance motorcycle shop, we do motors and suspension. I have just purchased a suspension simulation software program that the manufacturers use to help design the suspension. Since we modify this stock suspension to perform in the racing world I wanted to use this software to help with ideas we have and have more to base them on than just guessing. But anyway to the point. What I need to do is be able to plot the mounting points on the suspension system (swingarm,linkage,shock mounts,ect) So that I can measure the distance from point to point on them and put this number into the program. For example I need the center-to-center measurment of the upper and lower shock mounts. I need the point-to-point length on the swingarm pivot points and so on. So I need to be able to get these points and then the distance from point-to-point on the ones I need.

What software do you thinkcan do just this, thats all I will ever use it for.
I am also looking for a low budget software as Im not sure if once I begin to use the program if it will do what all we are looking for.

I was also wondering if its possible to have a programmer just make a application to do what I need.

Thanks for any tips and help...Slight smile

Milan Harris
Precision Racing
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  • Good Morning,
    I'm 99% sure that the arm should come with a software pkg, and if it isn't the person or company that you are buying it from is holding it back. I would reccommend walking away from the deal.
    Bottom line, you will achieve your goal for just a cpl $$. I can assusre you that this will require at least a 50k investment, but is worth it in the long run, even for your application. The R&D that you could involve would also assist you in proving out new applications and modifications with charting of all changes. Either way, with a minimal investment, the device can alsways be sold again and most or all of the investment can be recovered. My suggestions, would be to call Faro and reserch their options. You may be able to rent or lease one to see if it meets your requirements. As a sales option, you could suggest that you use one for a cpl days to see if it meets your needs. Then as for the software, there are several out there, but Faro is exclusively in with Cam2. PC DMIS can be put on it, with some work and $$

    A.Gore
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  • Good Morning,
    I'm 99% sure that the arm should come with a software pkg, and if it isn't the person or company that you are buying it from is holding it back. I would reccommend walking away from the deal.
    Bottom line, you will achieve your goal for just a cpl $$. I can assusre you that this will require at least a 50k investment, but is worth it in the long run, even for your application. The R&D that you could involve would also assist you in proving out new applications and modifications with charting of all changes. Either way, with a minimal investment, the device can alsways be sold again and most or all of the investment can be recovered. My suggestions, would be to call Faro and reserch their options. You may be able to rent or lease one to see if it meets your requirements. As a sales option, you could suggest that you use one for a cpl days to see if it meets your needs. Then as for the software, there are several out there, but Faro is exclusively in with Cam2. PC DMIS can be put on it, with some work and $$

    A.Gore
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