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General Mach Discussion / Re: Computer problem after running mach3

« on: July 31, 2011, 12:06:21 PM »

Hi Hood,

I understand what you mean ("pin 14 would normally be pin 2") it is in fact the second cable in the line but it does connect to pin 14 at the D25 end so it is cunningly called pin 14 at the IDC end. It is probably all done to confuse us all 
The attached SS documentation shows the male socket and some pin locations.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Computer problem after running mach3

« on: July 31, 2011, 07:41:15 AM »

Hi Nigel,

I don't know if this helps but the usual motherboard pinout connection between the header and D25 is as shown here.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Breakout Board

« on: July 31, 2011, 04:50:40 AM »

Hi Croy,

There are an awful lot of BoB's already available and here are just a few  http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/index.php?cPath=33&osCsid=879b109464028d53cd1fc711623e996a

But - there is always room for another so good fortune with your project and I look forward to seeing the pictures of your prototype etc.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Computer problem after running mach3

« on: July 31, 2011, 04:41:53 AM »

Click on "Additional Options"  then "Choose File". 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: mach3 not downloading

« on: July 31, 2011, 01:54:17 AM »

Hi Sabastion,

Welcome to the forum.

I know the feeling - some mornings I wake up Grumpy, other mornings I let her have a lie-in.

Tweakie.

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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: Giffin Powermate resurection.

« on: July 31, 2011, 01:39:26 AM »

newmacher,

Thank you for sharing the information and DLL.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Circuit board isolation routing and probing

« on: July 30, 2011, 01:41:25 AM »

Hi Sage,

I isolation route quite a lot of circuit boards, my work table has a (bolt on) sacrifical top which has been machined flat and parallel - the circuit boards are then held with double sided tape for machining and drilling.
The "extremely simple" boards are held on a vac table with the hole centres just spotted then the holes are drilled manually as a separate process.
The "complex" boards are still acid etched.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: mach3 not downloading

« on: July 30, 2011, 01:26:49 AM »

Sabastion,

Calm down - chill.

There are many here willing to help you in any way that they can.
There are also many thousands of extremely satisfied Mach3 users.
Mach3 serves me well but I accept that it may not suit everyone but if you are prepared to put in a little effort learning then I am sure you will not be disappointed.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: 2nd Parallel Port PCI Card (Recommendations)

« on: July 29, 2011, 12:27:00 PM »

The A25 is a reasonable priced card http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/product_info.php?products_id=250 from those who understand CNC.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Computer problem after running mach3

« on: July 29, 2011, 07:58:59 AM »

As you say Nigel - This looks promising 

Tweakie.