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03-31-2007, 11:08 AM
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I first had my main computer setup running mach 3. My computer using xp pro. Now I put my cnc in the garage and bought a laptop for it using a wireless router. My laptop is running 2000 professional. Now none of my exact settings will work with the cnc ???  |
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03-31-2007, 11:52 AM
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| Are you sure the laptop is capable of running Mach3?
__________________ Gerry Mach3 2010 Screenset http://home.comcast.net/~cncwoodworker/2010.html (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management) |
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03-31-2007, 12:29 PM
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| The laptop is a dell 1ghz and 256mb of ram. Running 2000 pro. Why wouldnt it be capable of running mach 3? |
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03-31-2007, 12:37 PM
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| Check the BIOS setting of the parallel port. |
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03-31-2007, 01:06 PM
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| Run the drivertest.exe in the Mach3 folder. Make sure it gives good results. Lots of laptops won't run well, for a variety of reasons. Power management being one reason, 3.3V parallel ports being another.
__________________ Gerry Mach3 2010 Screenset http://home.comcast.net/~cncwoodworker/2010.html (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management) |
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03-31-2007, 03:42 PM
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| ok I dont have a problem switching out computers, I just thought being mobile would be the way to go out in my garage. I didnt realize problems like that existed. Let me swap out computers and I will let you guys know. |
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04-01-2007, 02:17 PM
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| I can still get movement and everything but the settings I put such as my inputs to make motors turn in correct direction are messed up and only wants to go in one direction |
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