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Third party software and hardware support forums. / StepmasterNC 4 axis controller, Any info?
« on: July 21, 2009, 04:15:57 PM »
Hi All,
I bought from EBay a mini mill that had been rigged with three stepper motors in place of the handwheels, it was badged "Jewelmaster". With the mill came a Stepmasternc 4 axis controller and a few sheets of paper. I was unable to do anything with the mill at the time (2007) and have only now started working out how to operate the machine. I have lost the paperwork! can anyone let me have a scan of the paperwork for the stepmaster please? I have opened the controller box and see there are some dip switches. I suspect the controller can be used "as is" but I would rather check before connecting. I intend to use Mach 3 when I do start working, assuming I don't blow anything up.
Can anyone tell me why I can't use a laptop with Mach3 and this controller? Several people including the seller said not to, but didn't explain why.
I bought from EBay a mini mill that had been rigged with three stepper motors in place of the handwheels, it was badged "Jewelmaster". With the mill came a Stepmasternc 4 axis controller and a few sheets of paper. I was unable to do anything with the mill at the time (2007) and have only now started working out how to operate the machine. I have lost the paperwork! can anyone let me have a scan of the paperwork for the stepmaster please? I have opened the controller box and see there are some dip switches. I suspect the controller can be used "as is" but I would rather check before connecting. I intend to use Mach 3 when I do start working, assuming I don't blow anything up.
Can anyone tell me why I can't use a laptop with Mach3 and this controller? Several people including the seller said not to, but didn't explain why.