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Mach Discussion => Mach3 under Vista => Topic started by: DtwMtx-CNC on October 06, 2020, 02:56:02 PM

Title: Help needed with Mach3/Win7
Post by: DtwMtx-CNC on October 06, 2020, 02:56:02 PM

So below is my Rig setup. My XP machine died. I got another Dell & had it dumbed-down to Win7-32bit. Mach3 loaded & license is current. When I request machine to move, Mach3 shows movement, But the machine doesn't move.
I read about Setting LPT1, So I'm including my settings.

Any help is much appreciated.


Homebuilt 36"X72" CNC router (Buildyourcnc.com July 2010)
Dell 3010 + Win7 32bit + Parallel Card added to motherboard.
C10 - BI-Directional Parallel Port CNC Breakout Board
KL-4030 Drivers
36V Power supply
NEMA 23 425oz stepper motors
PorterCable router
Solid state relay
6 roller lever limit switches
1 Estop
Mach3 (Latest download)
LazyCam

Title: Re: Help needed with Mach3/Win7
Post by: Graham Waterworth on October 06, 2020, 05:06:31 PM

I don't think you need the 'e' in the address

Title: Re: Help needed with Mach3/Win7
Post by: DtwMtx-CNC on October 06, 2020, 05:19:56 PM

Graham, Thanks for the reply.

I omitted the 'e' in Mach3... Same issue. No movement.

Shawn...

Title: Re: Help needed with Mach3/Win7
Post by: Graham Waterworth on October 07, 2020, 07:23:18 PM

Do you have the enable on the C10 connected to 5V and the jumper set to outputs for pins 2 to 9.

Title: Re: Help needed with Mach3/Win7
Post by: DtwMtx-CNC on October 07, 2020, 08:50:07 PM

I have it connected to 5Vdc power supply. Also, set up 2-9 to output.

I am thinking of a USB BOB.

Title: Re: Help needed with Mach3/Win7
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on October 08, 2020, 01:39:57 AM

Quote from: DtwMtx-CNC on October 07, 2020, 08:50:07 PM

I am thinking of a USB BOB.

Popular opinion is that Ethernet connection is preferable to USB for a BoB / Motion Controller. It would also be wise to choose a USA or EU manufactured product over a cheap Chinese one.

Tweakie.

Title: Re: Help needed with Mach3/Win7
Post by: DtwMtx-CNC on October 08, 2020, 10:51:53 AM

This is what was suggested:

https://buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-electronic-component-breakout-Mach3-USB-Board

Title: Re: Help needed with Mach3/Win7
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on October 09, 2020, 01:15:46 AM

I would spend a little more $ for the Warp9 ESS which comes with full manufacturers support and back-up and is fully Mach4 compatable if you ever consider making the change in the future.

But the decision is yours.

Tweakie.