[Tomcat104]

Hate to ask you for a favor today but the English - Chinese language barrier is just too big of a problem.

One the main controller box, where does the parallel cable plug into it?

I'm having a custom workbench built for it and the carpenter needs to know. Can you help me?

[gg_du_78]

Hi Tomcat,
On the main controller box there is a cord on the rear without any connector so the distance between the box and the machine is limited.
In the front of the box there is a hole for the USB cable between the PC and the controller.
Some pictures will speak better than a description.
Attachment 363728 rear view of the controller
Attachment 363730 internal view of the controller when opening its door
Attachment 363732 Front view with the blue USB cable
Regards
Gerard

[Tomcat104]

Thanks Gerard,

That was exactly what I needed to know for the carpenter and yes, the pictures helped a lot.

I didn't even think about the Controller Box to Router CORD length. A quick re-design of my table is in order.

Apparently the English/French "thing" works beautifully!

Cheers,
Tomcat104

[Tomcat104]

Hi Gerard,

I have another question for you. I hope I don't ask too many, but I have a thousand and will try to ask you ONLY the most important ones.

Are you using the Mach3 & Artcam that AccTek ships with the machine? Is it an older version of Artcam or something? I ask since all ArtCAM is now a subscription service here in the US. I talked to the maker of Mach3 today and they told me NOT to use the "Chinese" software; it was "infected". Do you think tey are telling the truth or just wanting more money from me?

[gg_du_78]

Hi Tomcat,
Mach3 license is about 175$ and works fine.
With my previous CNC, DIY, I begin with a cracked version and was disappointed.
Since I work with the license I have no longer had any problems except those due to my own mistakes.
Regards
Gerard

[Tomcat104]

Thanks Gerard,

I was concerned about the version that came with it might be cracked.

I will order a "clean" version of Mach3, it sounds like a wise investment.

Do you have any thoughts of trying Mach4?

Tomcat104