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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: sndpntlynch on November 19, 2011, 11:27:46 PM

Title: parralell usb adapter
Post by: sndpntlynch on November 19, 2011, 11:27:46 PM

I have just purchased a new computer. There is no 25 pin printer port on new computers. I have found a 25 pin parrallel to usb adapter. will this work for pluging in to my geco drives.

Title: Re: parralell usb adapter
Post by: HimyKabibble on November 20, 2011, 01:14:58 AM

No.  If all you have is USB, you'll have to buy a USB motion controller, like SmoothStepper, KFlop, Galil, etc.

Regards,
Ray L.

Title: Re: parralell usb adapter
Post by: ger21 on November 20, 2011, 08:46:33 AM

Or by a PCI parallel port card for $25

Title: Re: parralell usb adapter
Post by: angel tech on November 20, 2011, 12:06:59 PM

or even cheaper if you shop around. I've tried about thirty different parallel port cards from £1.50 to £30 and all have worked.