05-14-2007, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by maMar  Hi I'm new user for this system
And I have some questions:
1- What is the simple way to connect and configure the LPT port with 3 stepper controller?
2- I download the live CD form the web site so is this cd include the real time patch and do I need this patch for stepper controller
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MaMar,
You just use a 25 pin straight through cable to connect to the controller. If the controller does not include a Breakout Board then you should put a BOB between the computer and controller.
The live CD already has a patched kernel so you don't have to do any patching. In the configs folder there are sample configs for 3 and 4 axis stepper systems. One of the configs matches the step-dir configuration used by Xylotex. I used that as my starting point. I don't have a Xylotex, but my BOB used Xylotex pinouts as well.
You may have to do a little tuning to match your specifications but it will give you a good starting point. You probably should print out a copy of the user manual for guidance.
I would suggest that you make sure and start from EMC2 2.1.4 or later. The configuration changed a little between 2.0 and 2.1. So by starting with the later versions you only have to learn things once.
Alan
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