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    Bridgeport EZ-TRAK

    Hello...I have a circa 1988 bridgeport EZ-trak 2 axis knee mill. Has any had any sucess linking this older control to any cad/cam softwares out there. As it is now i cannot even save programs. Was trying trial version of Multi-DNC software but could not get the control to communicate with the PC. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.


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    what cable are you using on your multi
    individual who perceives a solution and is willing to take command. Very often, that individual is crazy.


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    bridgeport ez-trak

    I tried both a null modem and staight thru 25 to 9 pin cable. Does anyone know if the EZ-TRAK RS232 port is custom for machine?


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    on the pc side try your 9 pin wiring 2,3 & 7 on the machine side 2 & 3 then jump 4 & 5 then 7 then jump 6 & 8 then jump from 8 to 20 that is for fanuc and i think the EZ is the same
    individual who perceives a solution and is willing to take command. Very often, that individual is crazy.


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    dont jump 4,5 &7 on the machine side 3,2,& 7 are single sorry just want to be clear
    individual who perceives a solution and is willing to take command. Very often, that individual is crazy.


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    bridgeport ez-trak

    Thanks Jackson...Our computer guru is going to make up a cable. I'll let you know how we make out.


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    good deal
    individual who perceives a solution and is willing to take command. Very often, that individual is crazy.


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    Geno;
    Do you by chance have any documentation on the installation of the motor mounts and the z-axis drive for the EZ track. I purchased the mechanical system only for installation on my bridgeport and cannot locate any pictures or documentation of the installation. Any help will be appreciated.
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    Brideport EZ-TRAK

    Bill, The EZ-Trak I'm using is only a 2 Axis machine. The Z has a glass scale but is strictly manual.


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    Hey Geno,
    have you got your EZ track going yet
    individual who perceives a solution and is willing to take command. Very often, that individual is crazy.


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    Geno,

    Follow this thread. I have the same control as you, but I didn't know these were made before 1990.

    Older LED Display EZ-Trak RS-232 communications

    Mine works great with this setup.

    DC
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    Brideport EZ-Trak

    Hey DC (or others) would you mind sharing exactly what your set up is? I'm trying to get the basic EZ-Trak to communicate with a software called multi-DNC. We're still at the trial period stage and can use something else if necessary.


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