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  1. #1
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    Will Mach3 work with the DeskCNC board?

    I am currently running DeskCNC, but I am
    strongly considering switching over to Mach 3.

    I do like the way DeskCNC uses the controller board
    to generate the steps instead of the Printer Port.

    Is this a feature that is supported, (I had read on another
    forum that it looks like it was in work at one point).

    If it is currently supported, will it continue to be supported?

    Thank you

  2. #2
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    Never used it, but have you looked at Smoothstepper?
    I think the Galil motion card add on for Mach is still a work in progress?
    Al.
    CNC, Mechatronics Integration and Custom Machine Design

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    Albert E.

  3. #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Al_The_Man View Post
    Never used it, but have you looked at Smoothstepper?
    I think the Galil motion card add on for Mach is still a work in progress?
    Al.
    I have not looked into the other cards, I'd like to not have to re-buy if possible.

    I'd had a lot of issues getting this working the first time around
    (bad electronics, etc), but now most of what I am running is a
    lil on the older side.

    Through playing with the demo of Mach 3 (and EMC2)
    I see some nice features I'd like to to have.

    I'm also thinking about getting a lathe, so since I will be spending
    more Money, I'd like to "invest" it in a better supported product.

    I'm not knocking DeskCNC, I really like it, but the support is lacking.

  4. #4
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    No, the DeskCNC board cannot be controlled by Mach3.
    Gerry

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  5. #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by ger21 View Post
    No, the DeskCNC board cannot be controlled by Mach3.


    Thank you

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