Problem- Techno Isel Software

[johnono]

Hey, I have a TECHNO ISEL and I'm planning to run on a new computer, the old one now is a mess probably 10 years old, so I need to know what the software is for this and where I may be able to find it. All the info I have is here..

ISA Card = h20t43-srv400
controller = h26t56-srvbox2

Please and thanks

[cabnet636]

have you contacted techno?

jim

[johnono]

They said I'd need to buy the new PCI card, which would be $1700, and at this point I don't even know if the controller I have will work for this anyways.
I just want to see what the machine I have is capable of, but the computers I have with ISA card slots aren't starting up with this hard drive which has the info I need, and I can't check the hard drive on a newer computer to see what software is on it. So if anyone has any suggestions into where I can find any of this old software it would be appreciated.

[johnono]

Found software from the old hard drive. It's called SAC.exe
Only loads .sac files. Where can I find a program that makes .sac files, and what is a .sac file anyways?? so confused. I want to be able to make a program from Bobcad or something, and load into this SAC program to be able to run on my techno isel machine.

[harley4ever]

Buyer beware! Bobcad beware!

[johnono]

Haha, I've only ever used bobcad and become familiar with it, but this dolphin you speak of same idea?

[harley4ever]

I use both surfcam and dolphin. Surfcam at work for our mill. I have my own small shop at home (plan to eventually make it full time). I personally think dolphin is much better. I bought bobcad 2 years ago and refuse to ever even think of buying again. Between bugs, them calling 24-7, nickel and diming me for everything, support, it was just a nightmare.

[johnono]

True, I'm using Bobcad V20, theyve got V23 out now and pressure you into trying it then buying it while I'm already just used to learning V20, and fine with it. It has been countless times calling their customer support for problems. What's the cost of dolphin? and is it basically same idea?

[harley4ever]

When I bought my software from dolphin, I got hobby pricing. It isnt 100% hobby for me as I soon intend to make it full time. I have been carrying quite a workload and can barely make do with the time I have. Yes it is the same though in regards to both being cad cam.

[rhipps]

I also had a similar problem with a Techno table that I got from my employer. The controller was completely burned out. I solved the problem by replacing the controller with a unit from simple CNC for about $100. The motors needed to be wired differently but this only took about an hour. I am running Mach 3 software which works well, I still learning. Hope this helps.

[la_arts]

Did you ever get a solution to your problem? I have a techo with the same setup but lack the pci controller card. I am looking for options other than the 1700 pci card...

thanks,

steve

[rhipps]

I still have the computer that was originally hooked up to system. Want me to look? see if card is still workable?