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Third party software and hardware support forums. => Galil => Topic started by: solargrown on June 22, 2013, 10:01:58 PM

Title: Camsoft -> Mach3 ->Galil 18420 ->Adlink PCI-7296 I/O help please
Post by: solargrown on June 22, 2013, 10:01:58 PM

G’day Folks
I’m part way through retrofitting a 1989 SCM router with Camsoft, now I’m thinking I should attempt using Mach3
I’ve got Mach3 recognising the Galil 18420 but that’s all so far.
What I haven’t discovered from the forums is how to get Adlink PCI-7296 I/O card into the picture.
Some posts indicate this is not possible.
Is anyone able to point me in the right direction for further information?
Any help much appreciated.

Title: Re: Camsoft -> Mach3 ->Galil 18420 ->Adlink PCI-7296 I/O help please
Post by: smurph on June 27, 2013, 08:25:56 PM

There is no plugin for the ADLink cards as far as I know.  I wrote one for the Contec cards, which CamSoft seemed to have used at one time.

Steve

Title: Re: Camsoft -> Mach3 ->Galil 18420 ->Adlink PCI-7296 I/O help please
Post by: solargrown on June 28, 2013, 01:27:30 AM

Thanks Steve
I saw you post the same info in another thread.
So I would definietly need a plugin?
I don't have the capacity to write a plugin, I've got a problem, any suggestions?
I have 4 Opto22 G4PB24 relay cards only using two of them 1 with 21 inputs the other 23 outputs.
I haven't used any of the 8 inputs or 8 outputs on the Galil 18420.
Any suggestions on a way through?
Much appreciate your post.   

Title: Re: Camsoft -> Mach3 ->Galil 18420 ->Adlink PCI-7296 I/O help please
Post by: smurph on June 28, 2013, 02:16:25 PM

The Contec cards were hooked to the Opto 22 stuff.  Maybe purchasing a Contec card it the easiest way.  Otherwise, you will have to find someone to write a plugin for the ADLink cards.  I would, but I just don't have the time right now as I'm busy busy busy with Mach 4 at the moment.  If you get a Contec card, make sure that it is supported by the plugin.  (I think it is in the docs).

Steve

Title: Re: Camsoft -> Mach3 ->Galil 18420 ->Adlink PCI-7296 I/O help please
Post by: solargrown on December 31, 2014, 12:03:55 AM

G'day Steve,
Been having a catch-up on the forums after a fair bit of time.
Sounds like you fellas are getting somewhere with Mach4, which is great.
I figured this might be the quickest way to find out if Mach4 will improve my chances of using Adlink PCI-7296 for extended I/O with the Galil 1842.
Had a search for both cards from what I read all should be good with Galil1842.
Couldn't find anything regarding Adlink I/O

Thanks for your help - love ya work
Happy New Year