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Mach4 General Discussion / controller

« on: October 20, 2020, 08:03:15 PM »

I am presently running Mach3 and i have a Gecko controller with a parallel port hook up and would like to get away from Parallel port usage ...If i go to Mach4 is there a way to use the same controller but not use a parallel port on my PC(maybe adaptor) or do i need a new controller to get away from Parallel technology

Thanks
George

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General Mach Discussion / Re: spindle

« on: April 09, 2018, 08:17:36 PM »

that is what i've been thinking but i'm not sure i have a relay  so we will need to put one and can i just assign a pin to it (say pin ...I will take a pic tomorrow and post it for your consideration

Thanks for your help
George

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General Mach Discussion / Re: spindle

« on: April 09, 2018, 04:24:32 PM »

Sorry Craig:

I bought this machine used and know very little about it...The spindle is a router and as of now it is directly driven from the 110 power supply...
I want to have it so when the program starts it starts and when the program is finished i want it to stop....Its hard to walk away knowing the spindle won't stop

I am using parallel port and i know pins 2,3,4,5,6,7, are used for the x,y,z axis...I dont believe 8,9 are used and wonder if one of these pins can be used to control the spindle???

I have no idea what a BoB is

I have a person with computer knowledge but not a lot when it comes to cnc or Mach3...

Is there a mach 3 manual i can download and use to trouble shoot and repair problems that arise...

I don't know what else i can tell you since im new to this machine and program..It is a Gorilla machine if that means anything

Thanks
George

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General Mach Discussion / spindle

« on: April 08, 2018, 07:13:55 PM »

I am new here and the spindle on my machine doesnt shut off automatically.....Is there a control pin or state pin for controlling/utilizing l spindle motor control.


Thanks
George