Ok folks here is what I have.

I currently have a Windows 98 machine (I know its a classic!!) running Supercam.
Running 3 Accelus Motion Controllers with one transformer per controller. At the end of those controllers are MCG Servos.
Main questions.
1- why do I need a connection between my serial output on the computer (into an RJ45) that runs into 1 of the Accelus Controllers via RJ45 port- please note that I also have the connection between the computer and controllers to each controller via Parallel port. (Which looks very straight forward)
2- Can I upgrade to use my current day computer and utilize the Mach3 USB to Parrallel Adapter- run Vcarve and send Gcode through via Mach4 or 4.

I have a slight fear of the current machine crashing and left with nothing so I thought I would be proactive and get that dude changed out.

Questions comments let me know.

Thanks!
Jason
Northwest Arkansas

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