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Title: Tiny computer for MACH
Post by: anthony_lu on May 23, 2012, 02:04:58 AM
The tiny embedded computer (1x  Printer port and GPIO) special for CNC,
support Windows XP and MACH 3
NCBox-189 that comes with 1 GHz CPU, 1GB RAM, CF slot (bootable), 3 x USB, LAN, VGA, PS/2, LPT port and additional GPIO, 5V to 24V
size : 115 x 115 x 35 mm (palm size)

(http://www.roboard.com/temp/ncbox/NCBox-top.JPG)

(http://www.roboard.com/temp/ncbox/NCBox-bot.JPG)

(http://www.roboard.com/temp/ncbox/mach3.JPG)

see demo video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y62wvJkrIag

thanks
Anthony Lu (Taipei, Taiwan)
Title: Re: Tiny computer for MACH
Post by: N4NV on May 29, 2012, 11:02:17 PM
How much and can you make it with two parallel ports?

Vince
Title: Re: Tiny computer for MACH
Post by: anthony_lu on May 29, 2012, 11:15:18 PM
the retail price will be around USD 250.00 and there is 2 LPT come with, one is physical LPT port and 2nd can use GPIO port as red connector.
Title: Re: Tiny computer for MACH
Post by: scrambled on May 31, 2012, 12:34:24 AM
does that price come with windows XP?


Steve
Title: Re: Tiny computer for MACH
Post by: anthony_lu on May 31, 2012, 02:13:10 AM
no any O/S pre-install, it is regular PC standard, easy to install Windows or Linux
Title: Re: Tiny computer for MACH
Post by: scrambled on June 01, 2012, 02:33:18 PM
Is there an option for a faster CPU?  I

Steve
Title: Re: Tiny computer for MACH
Post by: N4NV on June 01, 2012, 03:13:18 PM
What is a GPIO port and a red connector?
Vince

Quote from: anthony_lu on May 29, 2012, 11:15:18 PM
the retail price will be around USD 250.00 and there is 2 LPT come with, one is physical LPT port and 2nd can use GPIO port as red connector.
Title: Re: Tiny computer for MACH
Post by: anthony_lu on June 03, 2012, 08:57:28 PM
the CPU is embedded to avoid viberation , there is no chance to replace faster CPU
Quote from: scrambled on June 01, 2012, 02:33:18 PM
Is there an option for a faster CPU?  I

Steve
Title: Re: Tiny computer for MACH
Post by: anthony_lu on June 03, 2012, 08:58:28 PM
thered connector is  GPIO port can be use as 2nd LPT port (port 378)

Quote from: N4NV on June 01, 2012, 03:13:18 PM
What is a GPIO port and a red connector?
Vince

Quote from: anthony_lu on May 29, 2012, 11:15:18 PM
the retail price will be around USD 250.00 and there is 2 LPT come with, one is physical LPT port and 2nd can use GPIO port as red connector.
Title: Re: Tiny computer for MACH
Post by: N4NV on June 03, 2012, 09:07:36 PM
OK, what does GPIO stand for and what would plug into it for a 2nd parallel port?

Vince
Title: Re: Tiny computer for MACH
Post by: anthony_lu on June 03, 2012, 10:13:33 PM
Hi Vince,

we will make special cable connect to that RED connector to as 2nd LPT port.

Quote from: N4NV on June 03, 2012, 09:07:36 PM
OK, what does GPIO stand for and what would plug into it for a 2nd parallel port?

Vince
Title: Re: Tiny computer for MACH
Post by: olf20 on March 08, 2013, 03:24:11 PM
Hi Vince, what Hz will this run Mach at??
Thanks
olf20 / Bob