So the newer Mach4 software supports up to Windows 10 64 bit, good, and there is a company that makes an "intelligent dongle" that is a "CNC command smart" interface between USB and a parallel port. The last thing I want to do is start out on a new system with an antique version of windows, crippled to 32 bit o/s and dependence on a physical interface that has less and less support. Now for software the Mach series was recommended, but the Mach3 software has limitations in several areas, including windows version, 32 vs 64 bit, and apparently gotchas on the parallel port communication. This motion control electronics uses the traditional parallel port for communication. Since I am a neophyte, my idea was to minimize the number of vendors involved in my setup. I purchased the Sherline motion control electronics, even though I know there are other manufacturers. I also intend to get a rotary indexing table at some time. I purchased a Sherline mill and added the CNC option for the x,y, and Z axes.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |