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Mach Discussion => Mach4 General Discussion => Topic started by: Paul_Di on December 05, 2019, 09:52:49 AM
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So I have a cnc machine that has a Wi XHC ethernet motion card. I have attached a picture of it. I am trying to figure out if there is a plugin that I can use to make it work with Mach4 or Mach3. I am a complete newbie and I am just trying to get started. I have been reading as much as possible. Any help or suggestions to help me get started in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Paul
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Hi,
XHC produce Mach3 an Mach4 capable boards, that one is an example of a Mach3 board.
The XHC Mach4 board plugin is that buggy that to my knowledge no-one uses it....and the company seem to have no inclination
to fix it.
Lack of product support is a recurring theme with Chinese made boards and XHC in particular. I would recommend a US or
European made board like an Ethernet SmoothStepper or UC300.
Craig
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Hi Craig,
Thanks so much for the reply. If I was to replace the card I currently have Ethernet SmoothStepper would it be possible with the rest of the equipment I have.
Assuming I could find out the x,y and z pin mapping on the Ethernet SmoothStepper card do you think the rest of the equipment would be compatible? I have attached a few more pictures.
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Hi,
If I was to replace the card I currently have Ethernet SmoothStepper would it be possible with the rest of the equipment I have.
Yes it is possible. Note the SmoothStepper and the UC300 both require a breakout board(s) A breakout board is just an
amplifier/buffer and allows you to attach wires with screw terminals.
Simple breakout boards like the C10 are $23 each right up to the MB3 for $180 depending on the sophistication and features you want.
Craig
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Hi,
Paul_Di
Info - http://cdxhctech.com/html/eProduct/view_135_404.html
Download - http://cdxhctech.com/upload/201910/20191018150936312.rar
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FWIW, I use a PMDX 126 ($174) with my ESS. It has a mount for, and supplies power to, the PMDX 107 ($54), which is is a spindle control interface. It has isolated analog outputs to the VFD. This combination works well with Mach4.
Gary