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  1. 01-02-2013, 10:36 AM #1
    tgab101
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    Connecting 2 Gecko G540 to Mach 3 for ATC

    Hi,

    Hope can anyone can advice how to connect 2 G540 to a single computer running Mach 3 for Auto Tool Changer

    Thanks in advance
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  2. 01-02-2013, 10:47 PM #2
    cambosoup99
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    well your gonna need 2 printer ports the rest your gonna need to figure out.
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  3. 01-22-2013, 05:52 PM #3
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    Sounds like maybe a SmoothStepper would make your life easier?
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