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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: Bob La Londe on July 08, 2010, 11:49:08 AM

Title: Maxnc 5
Post by: Bob La Londe on July 08, 2010, 11:49:08 AM
Does anybody have a profile for this machine? 

I just picked up one as my seocnd machine, and it came with Windows 98 based control software, but because I have become familiar with Mach 3 I was thinking it might be more convenient if I could run it off Mach 3 so when I generate code files from my CAM software I know they will work pretty much the same on either machine. 

Well, that and I don't think I have any 98 machines left even on my spare shelf.  I think I have given them all away to a friend reconditions them and gives them away to school kids who's family can't afford a computer for them. 

Title: Re: Maxnc 5
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on July 08, 2010, 01:44:26 PM
Bob,

I presume you have tried the MaxNC mode of operation within Mach - does that need a separate profile ?.

Tweakie.
Title: Re: Maxnc 5
Post by: Hood on July 08, 2010, 01:59:06 PM
If its any help the  pinouts for MaxNC are given on the ftp site.
Hood
Title: Re: Maxnc 5
Post by: Bob La Londe on July 08, 2010, 03:52:45 PM
Didn't know there was a MaxNC mode.  As soon as I get a chance I will check it out.  Where do I set that mode?  

P.S.  Does it support open loop machines? 
Title: Re: Maxnc 5
Post by: Hood on July 08, 2010, 04:05:18 PM
Config menu then Ports and Pins and on the first page towards the right you will see the Max NC-10 wave drive option.
Hood
Title: Re: Maxnc 5
Post by: Bob La Londe on July 08, 2010, 06:37:42 PM
Excellent.  I will try that as soon as I get it setup.