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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: jimpinder on June 25, 2007, 09:03:33 AM
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Will Mach3 run on Windows 2000. I ask this because I can buy several laptops cheaply on e_Bay, but the cheaper ones run Windows 2000. I only need this to actually run the lathe, my development work will be done on my other desktop computer, and the programs transfered by Lan.
Jim.
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2000 is fine, it could be the laptops that cause you problems.
Graham.
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Yhanks for the swift reply - in what way could they be a problem - processor speed or memory - or what???
Jim
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Laptops can do funny things with the processor speed to save battery life, also they tend to run the parralel port at 3.3 volt against 5 volt on desktops.
The graphics cards are poor too, causing very slow and unpredictable results.
Graham.
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Thanks Graham -
I'll watch for that. I hooked up the laptop top to my wireless lan last night, and downloaded Mach3 onto it. I downloaded a couple of turning files I had on the main computer, and ran them on the laptop with the stepper motors attached and they seemed to run alright. I should be ready to attached the motors to the lathe today - and we will see how we go on. If I have to buy a second hand desktop then so be it.
Thanks again for the input.
Jim