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Third party software and hardware support forums. / Novosun dll. file

« Last post by Jacko on June 06, 2026, 09:13:33 AM »

Hi all,
        I have been using my Mach 3 cnc lathe for years with a parallel port but the PC has now died.
I will now use a laptop and have bought a Novosun NVEM V5 ethernet Mach 3 card .
I use an AXBB ethernet card on my mill but the NVEM is cheaper.  ( starting to regret it already )
On page 25 of the manual it says to drop in the dll. file to the plugins folder of Mach 3 but where do I get that file from?
Seems simple enough but I have been trying for ages to  locate the file on the internet and drawn a blank.
Can anyone post it here?  or can anyone help me find where to  download it from please.
I have messaged the seller ( in China ) but they have ignored me.
Many thanks if you can help
Jack H

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HiCON Motion Controller / HiCON Mini 77E4 J6 header wiring examples - request

« Last post by cnc-22 on June 04, 2026, 05:22:15 PM »

We need some help with wiring example(s) for the J6 header on a HICON Mini pn77E4 controller board.

Our engineer has looked at User guide 1.7.1 but would still like to see wiring example(s) for step and direction wiring to J6

We would be using SureStep motor STP-DRV-4830

https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/motion_control/stepper_systems/stepper_drives/stp-drv-4830?srsltid=AfmBOorZHFSwIXY9en8mG_UW1f3mVQKTYHSwb41ouogu38p8hZ8BjZDp

Hope you can help…. thank you!

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General Mach Discussion / Re: UC100 or parallel port for updated computer on Mach3

« Last post by Steve Stallings on June 04, 2026, 05:41:53 AM »

Mach3's parallel port driver will NOT run under Windows 10 or any OS newer than Windows 7 - 32 bit version.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: UC100 or parallel port for updated computer on Mach3

« Last post by Tweakie.CNC on June 04, 2026, 12:27:40 AM »

There are 'for' and 'against' for each but my personal choice would be to use the UC100.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / UC100 or parallel port for updated computer on Mach3

« Last post by J.Neilson Cues on June 03, 2026, 10:22:44 PM »

I have been using Mach3 since 2017 on my old computer with Windows XP. It is time to upgrade due to computer failure. I have a Taig bench top mill with a Gecko G540 controller. I plan on using windows 10  on a new (I know 10 is obsolete now, but I have the computer already) would it be better to used the UC100 motion controller or to install A parallel port in the new computer?

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 Loses Z Motion Reference After Idle

« Last post by Balthazar on June 03, 2026, 04:56:24 AM »

Does changing the 'Idle Timeout' setting in Mach4 affect this error?

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General Mach Discussion / Re: xbox controller

« Last post by Doily on June 01, 2026, 10:56:06 AM »

I also have a joystick that i can use , but not able to do macro there

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MachPro General Discussion / Re: MachPro5 working.

« Last post by paul.stephens on June 01, 2026, 10:06:44 AM »

That looks really good, Great Video! I see what you mean by picking up the dust boot now.

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MachPro General Discussion / Re: Vista CNC usb Control Pendat

« Last post by paul.stephens on June 01, 2026, 09:58:49 AM »

Hi,

If you're using Pokeys like stated in your other post. The Vista CNC pendant would be handled by the Pokeys Plugin.
If you're using the M31, it is technically possible but will require a lot of work and some custom development at this point of time.

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MachPro General Discussion / Re: Pokeys Control Panel

« Last post by paul.stephens on June 01, 2026, 09:56:24 AM »

Hi,

Pokeys Equipment should work with MachPro as long as you have the correct plugin. I highly recommend reaching out to PoLabshttps://support.poscope.com/ for verification on this as we have not directly tested all of their equipment yet.