Thread: Mach 3 using laptop and usb
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21-08-2011 #1
Hi
This is my first post . I am trying to find out if there is any way that i can run my mach 3 software from my laptop through a usb/parallel bidirectional lead . Or is there a lead or a circuit board that i can buy or make so that i can
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
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21-08-2011 #2
A usb to parallel port adapter wont work. You need something like this:
http://www.planet-cnc.com/
Or:
http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/prod...roducts_id=202
(10% off there at the moment...)
As you can see it's an expensive way to do it. You save by not needing mach3, but then arguably that's not a saving as you could use the free EMC2 instead.
A PCI parallel port in the laptop may work ... not sure.
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21-08-2011 #3
If you want to use USB and Mach, SmoothStepper from www.warp9td.com is another option.
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21-08-2011 #4
And Speaking of SmoothStepper i have one that i don't use with extra add-on board for it! if you or anyone else is interested ?
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21-08-2011 #5
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21-08-2011 #6
Another option is the KFLOP from http://dynomotion.com/, which has a Mach3 plugin, however it's nearly $100 more than the SmoothStepper.
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09-07-2015 #7
i use ethernet socket as i was advised there is less interference and it is just better by someone with more knowledge than me.
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