You're misunderstanding him. The new parallel port driver is seen as a motion controller to Mach4. Gerry ... From: "Mark Mickelsen" <msmickelsen@...> To:...
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chuck
whatsit_stick
Mar 15, 2013 3:42 pm
Mark, re-read the post from Brian, he states the PP is treated like an external motion controller which I hope means its just a script or plug-in to use it ...
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Dean Angevine, Fox Pr...
foxprints2003
Mar 15, 2013 3:42 pm
The PPort & Art's driver constitute a motion controller....
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Mark Mickelsen
msmickelsen
Mar 15, 2013 3:43 pm
If the new PP driver is seen as a separate motion controller, does that mean we have to pay extra for it? Mark ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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Brian Barker
barker806
Mar 15, 2013 4:12 pm
Yup :) So all the devices work the same :) So Yes we will require a motion controller but the controller could be a P Port.. I was thinking that I made that...
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Paul
paultitchener
Mar 15, 2013 8:04 pm
... What OS versions will the PP controller run on with Mach4, I'm assuming the 32 bit versions of XP, Vista, Win7 and Win8? Thanks, Paul T....
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Jim Morton
exoticintofu...
Mar 15, 2013 9:28 pm
Yes they are dc brushed servos from kollmorgen Sent from my HTC smartphone on the Now Network from Sprint! ... From: "Bob Campbell" <bob@...> ...
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Brian Barker
barker806
Mar 15, 2013 9:32 pm
Everything other then win 8 as far as I know......
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Bob Campbell
bob033448
Mar 15, 2013 9:40 pm
Jim, Then you should be able to use the Gecko servo drives. I can provide a case with parts with the heat sink if you want to wire your own. I have other...
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art2
artfenerty
Mar 15, 2013 9:42 pm
Originally, Microsoft claimed there woudl be no 32 bit version of Win8. So Darwin is untested on Win8, Im not sure how the drivers on Win8 function ...
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Jim Morton
exoticintofu...
Mar 15, 2013 9:49 pm
Yes I would like to wire my own but I'm not sure what breakout board to buy or even power supply, the servos have encoders built in the back of them but not...
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Bob Campbell
bob033448
Mar 15, 2013 10:01 pm
Jim, I should be able to provide you some guidance. I have two different breakout boards. One has the relays and 0~10 VDC for a VFD. The other does not have ...
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John Dammeyer
jcdammeyer
Mar 15, 2013 10:08 pm
Art, Will the 64 bit version of WIN7 run the parallel port motion controller? John Dammeyer ... From: mach1mach2cnc@yahoogroups.com...
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Jim Morton
exoticintofu...
Mar 15, 2013 10:16 pm
Bob,as far as I'm aware the spindle on my mill does all of the speed from a pwm on the unit itself I am just trying to get these servos of of the monster old...
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art2
artfenerty
Mar 15, 2013 10:36 pm
John: No 64 bit OS will run it. 64Bit system's cores are encrypted against such things.. Thanks, Art www.gearotic.com ... From: John Dammeyer To:...
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Terry Parker
vmax549
Mar 16, 2013 1:09 am
Art: Has anyone tried it on Win8 32 bit??? (;-) TP...
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Terry Parker
vmax549
Mar 16, 2013 1:13 am
Brian, the question was asked Does one have to pay extra for the LPT driver/controller or is it included in mach4 at the same price? (;-) TP...
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Chris CNC
chrisfardmanesh
Mar 16, 2013 2:37 am
Bob: I need 4 drives but I also want the whole package too. My motors are stepper 4.5A and 75 VDC power supply is required. Is this something you can do? ...
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Bob Campbell
bob033448
Mar 16, 2013 3:03 am
Chris, Yes, I can help you. I have a PC user group meeting in the morning. I will put some number together for you. Bob Campbell ... From:...
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nowitstaken
Mar 16, 2013 2:18 pm
I posted previously on this subject but no answer. May be if I reword the question I will get a response. On input Port #1, pin 10 I can get the indicator on...
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ptegler
Mar 16, 2013 3:30 pm
on the printer port? break out board? some other I/O????? On many of the C break out boards you have a jumper to set the common to GND of V+ for it's static...
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nowitstaken
Mar 16, 2013 4:37 pm
Thanks. I was refering to Printer Port #1 pin 10 direct connection, however I think there is no problem with the port after all, I am getting confused with the...
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art2
artfenerty
Mar 16, 2013 7:05 pm
Hi Guys: Ryan, from this group tested the Darwin PP driver for me in Win8 and sent me a screenshot of it running. Apparently, if you select XP compatabiity...
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johntech
johntech2004
Mar 16, 2013 9:31 pm
For those of you who are running Hobby or kit CNC machines could you offer information on your machine? I am looking for a better quality machine in the 2'X2'...
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Bob Campbell
bob033448
Mar 16, 2013 9:53 pm
John, If you will go to www.xyzgantry.com you can see what they are producing. I can also send you a picture of my 2 by 3. The sad part is they got behind with...
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Terry Parker
vmax549
Mar 16, 2013 11:25 pm
Thanks ART , THAT is very good news (;-) (;-) TP...
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Jacob Christ
papa__j
Mar 16, 2013 11:32 pm
Veloxcnc.com ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Terry Parker
vmax549
Mar 16, 2013 11:50 pm
NOW if you can get the plugin done for MACH3 to use that driver we would be good to go. Just a thought, (;-) AND a darn good one. (;-) TP...
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art2
artfenerty
Mar 17, 2013 1:06 am
... I dont think I really want to go there.. :) Thanks, Art www.gearotic.com ... From: Terry Parker To: mach1mach2cnc@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 16,...
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Phil
pshutton785
Mar 17, 2013 3:24 am
Can someone tell me if there is a Mach3 plugin that will allow me to have more than X and Y control using the Wingman 4.2 Joystick. I am running Windows XP...
