Hello,
I am a newbie forum member and CNC user attempting to set up the Mach3 software prior to receiving my router.
I have just installed the Contour Shuttle Express. Note that I am installing this device without my CNC router as it does not arrive until next week.
I have removed the Contour software and installed the ShuttlePro Plugin. I am following the instructions found here (
http://www.machsupport.com/plugins/ShuttleProInstallation.pdf).
After downloading the ShuttlePro plugin, renaming the plugin .m3p file to .dll (the M3plug.exe did not work), and saving it in Mach3, I am attempting to configure the device. Windows Device Manager sees the device and indicates it is working properly. In Mach3, when I select the config plugin section the device is shown with a green check. When I select Config, the resulting window shows the ContourPro, but I have selected Express in the lower right hand area of the window.
Now I have to make some assumptions as the Express model is not shown in the window. I have left the configuration as shown for the Pro model (it is not clear how those config's relate to the Express), selected ok, and am not seeing any indication in the Mach3 screen that any activity occurs when I use any button to select an axis and rotate the center wheel.
Questions: Shouldn't I see a result in the Mach3 axis areas when I use the device even without my router installed? If not, how can I tell if I have configured the device correctly or if it is even working?
Thank you for your time and attention,