Still no luck with setting up the software for testing. Read an online guide that states I need the ESS plugin. Is this what I need to get so I can have the PC communicated with the BoB?
Just finished wiring the control box and prepping for testing. Need some guidance on mach4 setup, can anyone lend some advice.
So far I have the software installed, the parallel port connected and motors wired for testing. Not sure where in mach4 the breakout board gets setup. At this point I have the hardware connected and software installed but no setup to make them communicate.
Still no luck with setting up the software for testing. Read an online guide that states I need the ESS plugin. Is this what I need to get so I can have the PC communicated with the BoB?
No, if using the parallel port, you need the Darwin plugin, which is $20 I think.
Gerry
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Still no successful testing. The conflicting device in the picture on post is likely the cause. Will troubleshoot that first and try testing again.
Last edited by silverdrgn; 01-27-2019 at 11:12 PM.