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05-31-2009, 10:02 AM
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Hi, Does the usb to parallel cables work with Mach3? Has anyone tried? Regards  |
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05-31-2009, 10:13 AM
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| No, they won't work. If you need a parallel port, add a PCI parallel port card. If you want to run Mach3 with a USB connection, you'll need to get a Smoothstepper. www.warp9td.com
__________________ 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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01-02-2010, 05:34 AM
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| I wondered if it possible to use an usb cable and second db25 breakout board to be able to activate some solid state relays in Mach3, where timing isn't a issue? If not possible, will the serial port hooked up with a db9 breakout board do the job? Thanks in advance, Brian |
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01-02-2010, 07:07 AM
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| Mach does not use the USB port, unless a plugin is written for a USB Device. There are several different options for IO on Mach3 other than the parallel port. There is the Pokeys USB device. Mach3 also supports Modbus through the serial port. The ModIO is one supported device. CNC4PC also offers several Modbus Devices
__________________ 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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