Older torchmate driver software question 401a

Hello all I am currently running an old TM 1 table with version 5 cad and 1.6 driver software. Talked to TM tech support about upgrading software with my 401a signal generator. One guy told me some can be upgraded to version 2 and some can not. Another guy told me none can because they are not usb type generators like the 501a. On the website it says if you are running a 401a signal generator and version 1 software, version 2 software may be a purchased upgrade. Not sure what to believe but I would like to find out the correct answer here. TM support wants to sell me a 501a generator and version 4 software for 2 grand of course. Not worth it to me. Any old school guys out there have an answer for me?

Thanks,
-Dan

TM 1 4x8 with Hypertherm Powermax 800

i have 4x4 with v2.01 and 401a, its not that great, if v1 is worse i feel bad for you. i do all editing in other programs and then import to tm.

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Originally Posted by stompjrkz400

i have 4x4 with v2.01 and 401a, its not that great, if v1 is worse i feel bad for you. i do all editing in other programs and then import to tm.

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I have since purchased a newer 401a generator and run version 2.20. Much better than version 1. Next will be to buy a FlashCut CNC 501a generator for 1000 bucks and run version 4. Old stuff but the machine works and makes me money

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Originally Posted by kitch940

I have since purchased a newer 401a generator and run version 2.20. Much better than version 1. Next will be to buy a FlashCut CNC 501a generator for 1000 bucks and run version 4. Old stuff but the machine works and makes me money

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You're still using the red screen height controller? Im looking at removing mine and wiring in an after-market height control. Specifically the Neuron simplicity is what im looking at.

If you buy the flashcut 501 don't you still have to pay for the software upgrade?

Sorry I didnt see your post until now. I still am running a red screen height control but I dont really like it for what I do (mostly intricate art pieces from thin material). I have an older proximity height control that worked better so I think I am going to put that back on and part with the red screen. You can purchase a used 501a usb signal generator either a TM unit or flashcut (flashcut made them for tm) and you can download the driver software right from TM's website for free or even flashcut I believe.

-Dan

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Originally Posted by kitch940

Sorry I didnt see your post until now. I still am running a red screen height control but I dont really like it for what I do (mostly intricate art pieces from thin material). I have an older proximity height control that worked better so I think I am going to put that back on and part with the red screen. You can purchase a used 501a usb signal generator either a TM unit or flashcut (flashcut made them for tm) and you can download the driver software right from TM's website for free or even flashcut I believe. -Dan

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dan, what this proximity height control? i do detailed signed 10gauge to 22gauge, and the height controller does work for me at all. i'm looking for a stand alone solution. send me an email dccreations17 at gmail.com

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Originally Posted by stompjrkz400

dan, what this proximity height control? i do detailed signed 10gauge to 22gauge, and the height controller does work for me at all. i'm looking for a stand alone solution. send me an email dccreations17 at gmail.com

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I sent you an e mail. Mine is [email protected]