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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: jetpr on February 22, 2007, 08:23:03 AM

Title: Hello Help with gecko drive (I am New in This)
Post by: jetpr on February 22, 2007, 08:23:03 AM

Hello all.
i download the demo software if work then i order the software.

I Have a CNC lathes with the gecko drive is some one have done this please help..

how i connect parallel port a gecko drive to work with Mach3 turn .

Title: Re: Hello Help with gecko drive (I am New in This)
Post by: Hood on February 22, 2007, 06:41:50 PM

The easiest way is to get a breakout board and also it gives the benefit of optically isolating the computer from the drives. There are many breakouts available, the ones I have used are the PMDX122 from www.pmdx.com and the one from CNC Building Blocks www.cncbuildingblocks.com
 Hood

Title: Re: Hello Help with gecko drive (I am New in This)
Post by: MickeyD on February 23, 2007, 08:19:46 AM

I used a combo board from http://www.campbelldesigns.com and have been very happy with it.  The documentation is good and Bob responds to email questions very quickly.  Presently running it on a bridgeport with servos and gecko 320's.