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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: coyspurs on April 30, 2020, 11:40:49 AM

Title: Demo version
Post by: coyspurs on April 30, 2020, 11:40:49 AM

Hi every one,
Just joined the forum after downloading the demo as advised before purchasing a licence.
I am a 66 year old from the UK just trying to find a retirement hobby. Building my own cnc router and now ready to get it started!
I have a Mach 3 usb interface board, with 6650 drivers and nemo 23 motors. I cannot seem to communicate with the board, although the usb port sees something as the boards red light is blinking. After investigation i clicked driver test in the Mach program and it is saying "No driver sensed installed". Tried installing Special driver still no good. Might have made an error in downloading the parallel port driver? Running Windows 10 Ver. 1909.
Any ideas where i am going wrong? Many thanks in advance
Mike 

Title: Re: Demo version
Post by: ZASto on April 30, 2020, 02:46:25 PM

On 64 bit versions of operating systems, Driver Test can not work because on these operating systems Mach3 can not access parallel port.
Post picture of your interface board so that we could try to help you.

Title: Re: Demo version
Post by: coyspurs on April 30, 2020, 06:47:45 PM

Hi, thanks for the reply, can't see where to reply so as to be able to post photo!

Title: Re: Demo version
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on May 01, 2020, 01:07:03 AM

 

Quote from: coyspurs on April 30, 2020, 06:47:45 PM

Hi, thanks for the reply, can't see where to reply so as to be able to post photo!

This thread explains;  https://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=24585.0

Tweakie.

Title: Re: Demo version
Post by: coyspurs on May 01, 2020, 01:18:07 AM

All I have under options is "Quote",

Title: Re: Demo version
Post by: ZASto on May 01, 2020, 03:34:49 AM

You start typing your reply, then click on Preview button.
Here you have more options for message editing, as well as attaching images. There is + Attachments and other options, just below.
When you select an attachment, just click on Post button.
As you've seen, there is already a file called 1.jpg (hate this on this board - no duplicate file names  :( )

Here is HowTo video : https://youtu.be/y65Fd4rEBWQ

Title: Re: Demo version
Post by: coyspurs on May 01, 2020, 05:00:43 AM

Ok thanks, out of 15 forums I belong to I have never had to ask basic questions like on this one, Mach 3 is easier than this lol
Hopefully you may now see a picture of the usb board

Title: Re: Demo version
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on September 20, 2020, 07:16:49 AM

Hi Mike,

Have you got your machine up and running now ?

Tweakie.

Title: Re: Demo version
Post by: coyspurs on September 20, 2020, 10:09:49 AM

Hi, have just ordered a 5 axis board should be here tomorrow, so will get that fitted and be back working. Will be wanting some advice how to hook up a 12v laser so watch out!
 
Mike

Title: Re: Demo version
Post by: ZASto on September 20, 2020, 10:50:53 AM

If your board has PWM output, connecting laser should be easy.

Title: Re: Demo version
Post by: coyspurs on September 20, 2020, 02:00:44 PM

I hope so, but my laser is a 12v so I think that will cause me problems,  can I get back to you for advice if I need it?
Many thanks

Title: Re: Demo version
Post by: ZASto on September 20, 2020, 04:33:46 PM

Well, your laser, if it is blue/violet one, needs 12V supply and PWM for power regulation.
12V from a dedicated power supply, PWM signal from your controller.

Title: Re: Demo version
Post by: TPS on September 21, 2020, 01:59:27 AM

i am affraid, this usb Controller will not supply M10/M11 funtions.