Can ShopBot run Mach 3?

[hotrodtom]

I don't know if I'm on the right track or not.
To get Shopbot to use G-code do I need to change to a Break Out Board and use db25 pin Lpt port?
If this is correct, which BOB is best?
I've looked at PMD X, Bob Campbell, CNC4PC.
Bob Cambell does not have charge pump, how important is this?
Equipment now on Shopbot:
4- Gecko 202
4- Vexta A6497-9412KTG, 2 Phase, 1 Amp, 4.39 ohm
1- 44 volt power supply
1- computer power supply 5v & 12v
Any help is welcome.
Thanks
Tom

[ger21]

Both Campbell boards have the Charge Pump, and I think they were the first to have it. He just doesn't call it the charge pump on his site.

Yes, all you should need is a breakout board an Mach3.

[hotrodtom]

Gerry
Thanks for the response, I don't know enough about electronics to feel secure, so I'll go ahead with a breakout board and my components.
Tom

[the4thseal]

how would you do this? i have accsess to shopbot that we can not get work do to software issues......it would be great to use mach 3 .......more info needed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!