Originally Posted by zx10aviator  I wish someone close to me was on this board! I dont know what item to get. |
Have you determined where the fault IS, buying a new breakout board and installing it may not help.
It could be an interlock switch, wiring, SSR or the input to the laser board. You need to do some fault diagnosis first or you'll just waste time and money.
The first step is to isolate the breakout board, begin by measuring the output 17 to see if it toggles with software. If it does, the board is ok. If not, disconnect the wiring from the terminals and test again - if it is still not responding the problem is either with the software, your parallel port or output 17 on the breakout board.
Where does output 14 go? You may be able to use that to control the laser instead.
Zax.