Machsupport Forum

Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: nzlowie on March 13, 2015, 03:51:22 PM

Title: USB Controller
Post by: nzlowie on March 13, 2015, 03:51:22 PM

Hi All
Looking to update my computer and motion controller, there are lots of options out there, has anyone got info on these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Latest-200KHz-4-Axis-TB6600-CNC-USB-Mach3-Controller-Driver-Board-/261748559522?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf16e0ea2

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CNC-4-Axis-USB-Mach3-TB6600-Stepper-Motor-Driver-Controller-Board-200K-2in1-Card-/251800322359?tfrom=251874211238&tpos=top&ttype=price&talgo=undefined

It's only for home hobby machine....

Thanks Dave

Title: Re: USB Controller
Post by: Hood on March 13, 2015, 06:45:50 PM

Personally I would shy away from these boards and use something that is known to work and more importantly that you know you will get support for.
 These Chinese boards are usually a hit or miss, some work well, some do not but the one thing they all have in common is, if you have problems then you are on your own unless you can find users online who will help.
 Also if something is not right in the plugin or a feature of Mach is not supported then it is unlikely you will get it fixed.

Hood

Title: Re: USB Controller
Post by: riggsp on March 13, 2015, 07:32:08 PM

I changed to a laptop with no printer port, so I bought a UC-100 USB motion controller and it works really well.