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Title: XHC-MK6-ET Ethernet Motion Card with MPG using LPT port
Post by: trongbim on April 23, 2018, 04:23:28 AM

Hello everyone.
I am building a 5 axes wood milling CNC. First, I used China LPT Break-out Board, and I made an MPG using LPT port too. They worked correctly at the same time, but there was some noise. So I swap it for MK6-ET card, but my MPG not work.
My computer has an LPT card on-board and an PCIexpress to LPT card.
I just wonder that whether or not I can use Ethernet port and any LPT port at the same time with this card?
Anyone can help me?

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Title: Re: XHC-MK6-ET Ethernet Motion Card with MPG using LPT port
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on April 23, 2018, 05:11:07 AM

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I just wonder that whether or not I can use Ethernet port and any LPT port at the same time with this card?

Unfortunately you cannot use Ethernet and LPT Port at the same time.

Tweakie.

Title: Re: XHC-MK6-ET Ethernet Motion Card with MPG using LPT port
Post by: TPS on April 23, 2018, 05:20:25 AM

maybe you can use two spare Inputs on the Controller for MPG A/B and do the selection
via Screen Buttons ?

Title: Re: XHC-MK6-ET Ethernet Motion Card with MPG using LPT port
Post by: trongbim on April 23, 2018, 07:29:23 AM

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Unfortunately you cannot use Ethernet and LPT Port at the same time.

Tweakie.

Thanks for your reply. Could you explain more clearly the reason why they do not come together, because of Mach3 or computer? This is the first time I use Ethernet card.

Title: Re: XHC-MK6-ET Ethernet Motion Card with MPG using LPT port
Post by: trongbim on April 23, 2018, 07:31:40 AM

Quote from: TPS on April 23, 2018, 05:20:25 AM

maybe you can use two spare Inputs on the Controller for MPG A/B and do the selection
via Screen Buttons ?

That is a backup idea if there is no way.  Thank you.

Title: Re: XHC-MK6-ET Ethernet Motion Card with MPG using LPT port
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on April 23, 2018, 08:10:46 AM

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Could you explain more clearly the reason why they do not come together, because of Mach3 or computer?

Mach3 will not support both LPT and Ethernet options operating at the same time.

Tweakie.

Title: Re: XHC-MK6-ET Ethernet Motion Card with MPG using LPT port
Post by: trongbim on April 23, 2018, 10:09:09 AM

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Mach3 will not support both LPT and Ethernet options operating at the same time.

Tweakie.

Thanks for your help. Have a good day, Sir.