nc fadal

[fourperf]

does anyone have experience with running nc fadal on a pc running xp pro. My computer only have usb (no 9 pin). The cable that runs to the machine is a 9 pin to serial. I bought a usb to 9 pin adapter. When I run nc fadal I try to use the auto detect function and the computer will not find the machine. The fadal tech that was out tried his pc which had a 9 pin on it and it worked and was able to talk to the machine. I dont know if its a usb thing or not.


thanks

Mark

[Eddieweeks]

I had the same problem, our Fadal Guy said the only USB to Serial adabter that
works is the Radio shack one.. I got it and it worked ok.. Sometime it did not..

Then I got a Serial board and pluged it into the computer.. Much better
Works %100.. Serial board is only like $50.. Is this a desk top or Laptop..

Eddie Weeks

[fourperf]

thanks Eddie, it is a laptop. Do you select a com port in nc fadal?

Mark

I am going to run to radio shack now

[fourperf]

well, I tried it with the radio shack one and still no luck. all it does mis says auto detect failed. Brand new replacement machine and still cant use it

Mark

[Eddieweeks]

I am sure you have the comm port set to on your computer to..
7,1,Even...

I set my Fadal to 115200 Baud.. by typeing CD,12
Then I use EditCNC and upload at that speed..

Eddie

[fourperf]

thanks eddie

mark

[fpworks]

If all else fails, print a copy of the pin-out from the CD manual and have someone make the cable for you.

[fourperf]

thats a good idea, thanks

[DareBee]

I use a generic usb to serial on my machine (not from radioshack and yes it is laptop), it came with a com port driver disk. I installed the driver and configured the port for the correct parity, baud etc and it has always worked perfectly with XPert DNC or Hyperterminal I have never used NCFadal, but IMO com is com.

[rreinman]

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Hello all, I am getting run time errors when trying to upload programs to our Tool Room Fadal. error code 6- overflow.
We are using 9600 baud rate. Is there a better baud rate to use?
We are using windows xp laptop utilizing a usb port to serial port connection.
When I restart the computer, I get one chance to upload a program, and there after, the next time I try to upload, a runtime error occurs. Before I had a work around and pushed the manual and space bar keys repeatedly a few times, and then I was able to upload again. Now I can't even do that!

Can anyone suggest any changes I should make?

Thank you....
RR

[DareBee]

Yes - get serial card.
I know - I used a USB unit for years but starting missing lines in long sends - scrap parts are VERY expensive and spindles are too.
As mentioned above - NCFadal wouldnt even com test with it.

Here is a great card http://www.startech.com/item/EC1S952...6950-UART.aspx
PS Do NOT get a "USB based", make sure it is a native card.
You will likely have to change the COM port address for the card (in your OS) before it will work with DNC (NCFadal).