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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: tat2joeelliott on January 13, 2017, 07:21:44 PM

Title: NO INPUT SIGNALS
Post by: tat2joeelliott on January 13, 2017, 07:21:44 PM

first of i have changed everything. i have a new breakout board, a new db25 cable, a new tower, a fresh install of mach. pci port is 378, i can communicate with my board ie turn on and off my spindle and move my axis. my inputs worked untill i had a storm.. i have done everything to no avail pleaase help.. thanx in advance

Title: Re: NO INPUT SIGNALS
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on January 14, 2017, 02:42:24 AM

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my inputs worked untill i had a storm..

If the storm destroyed your inputs then I suggest you start replacing parts one at a time until the problem is fixed. Start with the BoB if that doesn't do it  then replace the LPT parallel port of the PC.

Tweakie.

Title: Re: NO INPUT SIGNALS
Post by: tat2joeelliott on January 14, 2017, 10:15:13 AM

I appreciate your reply but it is plainly stated in my description that I have a new bob a new db 25 cable a new computer tower. Its more than something that simple. I don't KNOW the storm did it I just know when I rebuilt my machine I have no inputs. Yes i have 5 volts yes it changes when I hit a switch. I have been THROUGH it. Tried everything. Manual set up auto set up. I am at a loss i have 2 sets of pc's 2 bob's and 2 db25 cables and not ONE INPUT SWITCH

Title: Re: NO INPUT SIGNALS
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on January 14, 2017, 10:47:50 AM

My apologies for misunderstanding.

Can you attach your .xml file, I will check your settings and see if there is anything obvious.

Tweakie.

Title: Re: NO INPUT SIGNALS
Post by: tat2joeelliott on January 14, 2017, 11:11:10 AM

I don't know what an xml is.

Title: Re: NO INPUT SIGNALS
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on January 15, 2017, 01:32:13 AM

Your .xml file contains all your Mach3 settings and it is located in your Mach3 folder. It is called <your profile>.xml (typically Mach3Mill.xml). Make a copy of this file, rename the copy to tat2.xml and attach it to your reply using the Additional Options tab.

You will find more information regarding .xml files in the Mach3 manual
http://www.machsupport.com/help-learning/product-manuals/

Tweakie.

Title: Re: NO INPUT SIGNALS
Post by: tat2joeelliott on January 15, 2017, 11:55:07 AM

I think i may have found the problem unintentionally. Apparently db25 cables are not all made the same. SMDH