best computer
best computer
I have to buy a more powerfull computer that will keep up with a Mach 3 tool path. my existing tower runs out off data. can anyone recommend a good one? Windows 10 seems to be installed on all the new computers. does this work fine? I no mine is 64 bit but old. Thanks
- martin54
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Re: best computer
What spec is your old computer ? You shouldn't really be having a problem with mach3 files, they don't require a particularly high spec machine
Are you sure your not using the demo version of mach3 which will only read 500 lines of code.
Are you sure your not using the demo version of mach3 which will only read 500 lines of code.
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- Vectric Wizard
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Re: best computer
Sounds like a connection issue with your motion controller.my existing tower runs out off data.
I'm running Mach3 on a 1Ghz Pentium III, and don't have any problems with it.
Gerry - http://www.thecncwoodworker.com
Re: best computer
older and refurbished and had to put in a larger video card. windows 7 with 4 ram. every so often cnc stop with message that smooth stepper ran out of data. mach 3 is full license and tried different lines look ahead settings and hertz settings. thanks for helping!
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Re: best computer
That's a Smoothstepper issue, not a PC issue. A new PC won't likely help.
You might want to ask on the Warp9 forum, and see what they have to say.
You might want to ask on the Warp9 forum, and see what they have to say.
Gerry - http://www.thecncwoodworker.com
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Re: best computer
Your computer is more than sufficient to run Mach3. Unplug all connections and re-seat them to make sure you have good electrical contact. If your problem persists follow ger21's suggestion and contact the manufacturer.
- TReischl
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Re: best computer
definitely a smooth stepper issue.
"If you see a good fight, get in it." Dr. Vernon Johns
Re: best computer
ok i will try and thanks everyone!