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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: Prevost on April 01, 2006, 01:03:57 PM

Title: Hermes Vanguard 6000 engraver
Post by: Prevost on April 01, 2006, 01:03:57 PM
Hi all!

I am new here although I have been looking into Mach software for years.

I just obtained a used Vanguard 6000 engraver. However, I do not have the computer and software that goes with it. I believe that if I knew the pinout of the DB25 located at the back of the engraver, it could be interfaced directly to a computer using Mach 3/4 software.

In addition, it could be converted to 3D.

Anybody have an idea?

Thanks, and kudos to Art!

Pierre

(http://C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Vanguard 6000\100_3160.JPG)

(http://C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Vanguard 6000\100_3161.JPG)
Title: Re: Hermes Vanguard 6000 engraver
Post by: Brian Barker on April 02, 2006, 05:35:04 PM
Do you have the pinout for it??? I think you will find that it is a COM port and is not for running the drives... I think your best bet is going to be putting on new drives.
Title: Re: Hermes Vanguard 6000 engraver
Post by: Prevost on April 02, 2006, 07:25:07 PM
Brian,

One of the limit switches is connected to one pin on the DB25 (see attached picture). Chances are good that I can use a breakout box and directly from a computer using Mach 3/4.

However, adding new drives is in the cards ...

Thanks,

Pierre
Title: Re: Hermes Vanguard 6000 engraver
Post by: Brian Barker on April 02, 2006, 08:30:56 PM
Nice looking rig!
Title: Re: Hermes Vanguard 6000 engraver
Post by: Prevost on April 03, 2006, 10:03:15 PM
Thanks, Brian.

It has a 12" X 14" X 2" travel. I also got the chip vacuum cleaner that is not shown.

I got it for a bottle of single malt whisky! (actually, I threw in a bottle of Grand Marnier as well ...)

I also found a company in California that will provide the pinout. I will post here the developments.



Title: Re: Hermes Vanguard 6000 engraver
Post by: Prevost on April 29, 2006, 10:32:38 PM
Got the old Hermes working!

Just bought a Campbell Design breakout box and hooked it up.

Figured out the machine pinout (trial and error) and within A DAY, all axis and limit switches are working!

Will post a video shortly, although the wiring is not pretty just yet ...

Title: Re: Hermes Vanguard 6000 engraver
Post by: ynneb on April 30, 2006, 05:10:23 AM
Great effort, cant wait for the video.
Title: Re: Hermes Vanguard 6000 engraver
Post by: Brian Barker on May 01, 2006, 06:33:36 AM
Nice work!
Title: Re: Hermes Vanguard 6000 engraver
Post by: Prevost on May 01, 2006, 06:54:10 PM
Heree are some picture
Title: Re: Hermes Vanguard 6000 engraver
Post by: Prevost on May 01, 2006, 07:44:09 PM
Can you help me? How do we post a video here?
Title: Re: Hermes Vanguard 6000 engraver
Post by: rswinefd on March 06, 2008, 02:50:17 PM
I have a New Hermes Vanguard 8000 and want to convert to Mach3.  It is currently running DOS directly off the PC controller card, not through an EP module.  What are the pinouts that you used on the 6000?  The 8000 is not a standard DB25, but a longer connector.  What Campbell board did you use and what cabling configuration?  I am totally new to CNC, but have strong PC and machining abilities.  My goal is to cut balsa, plywood, carbon fiber sheets and aluminum for RC cars and airplane parts.  The machine currently uses 11/64" carbide cutters or end mill.  They offer a collett spindle for $394 + $136 each for the collets to go to 1/8", 11/64" or 1/4".
Title: Re: Hermes Vanguard 6000 engraver
Post by: Hood on March 06, 2008, 05:31:42 PM
Can you help me? How do we post a video here?
You can post it on You Tube then link it in your post. There is also a Mach You Tube group of videos, there is a link to it in the sticky topic at the top of this frum.
Hood