Mach3 - Win10 - USB
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Mach3 - Win10 - USB
Does anybody have a setup using Mac3 - Windosw10 and a USB between the computer and the machine?
How is it working?
How is it working?
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Re: Mach3 - Win10 - USB
Leo,
I have Mach 3 with win10 (just updated from Vista to win10 about a month ago) but I use a SmoothStepper(ethernet) and it seems to be fine. Is your question a windows 10 or more specifically USB connectivity?
I have Mach 3 with win10 (just updated from Vista to win10 about a month ago) but I use a SmoothStepper(ethernet) and it seems to be fine. Is your question a windows 10 or more specifically USB connectivity?
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Re: Mach3 - Win10 - USB
Both actually,
Mach3 seems to need a parallel port.
It also seems that win10 does not support a parallel port.
Also, my new machine is configured with a USB port.
I am a bit shy on knowledge of this stuff.
Mach3 seems to need a parallel port.
It also seems that win10 does not support a parallel port.
Also, my new machine is configured with a USB port.
I am a bit shy on knowledge of this stuff.
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Re: Mach3 - Win10 - USB
What kind of machine is this?
There are several USB and ethernet motion controllers that work with Mach3 (using a plugin) to get around the parallel port issue. If your machine has a Mach3 plugin, it should work in Windows 10.
There are several USB and ethernet motion controllers that work with Mach3 (using a plugin) to get around the parallel port issue. If your machine has a Mach3 plugin, it should work in Windows 10.
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Re: Mach3 - Win10 - USB
ger21 is right on. The first step is acquiring the correct plugin for your setup. Check the Mach support page at: http://www.machsupport.com/software/plugins/
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Re: Mach3 - Win10 - USB
It is a XHC Mach3 - 4 axis motion controller.
I contacted Alex at Xhc about using Mach4 and he said no.
That is not a problem to me.
I am just going to revert my computer back to win 7 and use mach3.
The XHC has a plugin for mach3 to communicate with the USB
That will work for me.
If that is problematic, I will upgrade to a newer BOB and mach4 - but that will be in the future some time.
I contacted Alex at Xhc about using Mach4 and he said no.
That is not a problem to me.
I am just going to revert my computer back to win 7 and use mach3.
The XHC has a plugin for mach3 to communicate with the USB
That will work for me.
If that is problematic, I will upgrade to a newer BOB and mach4 - but that will be in the future some time.
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Re: Mach3 - Win10 - USB
You don't need to revert back to Windows 7. Mach3 will run fine on Windows 10.
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Re: Mach3 - Win10 - USB
Hello Leo,
I am running Win 10, usb and smoothstepper, no problems.
I am running Win 10, usb and smoothstepper, no problems.
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Re: Mach3 - Win10 - USB
I sent the computer back to win 7. After the machine comes in I will setup on win7 but may try resetting up on win 10 after everything is running again.
The XHC manufacture includes a USB driver for mach3.
I am still waiting for the machine.
Right now it is about 300 miles off the Pacific coast of northern Mexico, headed for the Panama.
The XHC manufacture includes a USB driver for mach3.
I am still waiting for the machine.
Right now it is about 300 miles off the Pacific coast of northern Mexico, headed for the Panama.
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Re: Mach3 - Win10 - USB
News today said there had been some really bad storms in that area & many merchant ships reported shipping containers being lost over the side
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Mine is last off - so it is safe on the bottom of the stack.
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Re: Mach3 - Win10 - USB
Crate "0" was it Leo
Have you got a delivery date for it or won't you know that until it has cleared customs?
Don't forget to post pictures once it's installed & up & running.
Have you got a delivery date for it or won't you know that until it has cleared customs?
Don't forget to post pictures once it's installed & up & running.
Re: Mach3 - Win10 - USB
Now you got me worried. I just bought a 150-Watt laser engraver/cutter, that is due at the Long Beach, California harbor this coming Wednesday. I hope they don't tell me to buy some scuba gear so I can get my new toy.News today said there had been some really bad storms in that area & many merchant ships reported shipping containers being lost over the side
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Yep you are going to need the scuba gear, a big magnet, a winch & a sky hook
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As of about 1 hour ago it was about 200 miles off the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula - heading 132 degrees @ about 18 knots, bound for the Panama.
I should see it in Boston ABOUT 11/27/15
I should see it in Boston ABOUT 11/27/15
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