[jharvey407]

Is anyone using their SmoothStepper with Mach3 and Windows 7?

Any problems? I would like to upgrade to Win 7 but would like to avoid any problems.

I'm not sure if I'll be using a 32 bit or 64 bit machine.

Any info would help.

Thanks,
James

[Analias]

James, I'm running an ethernet Smootshstepper with Mach3, and 64 bit Windows 7 on my CRP4848 router. Works fine with the exception of a homing problem I am seeing with a slaved Y and A axis. It is a known problem with the firmware and not with the above hardware/software combination.

I would recommend going with the ethernet smooth stepper since it seems to have fewer problems with noise than the USB version.



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[jharvey407]

James, I'm running an ethernet Smootshstepper with Mach3, and 64 bit Windows 7 on my CRP4848 router. Works fine with the exception of a homing problem I am seeing with a slaved Y and A axis. It is a known problem with the firmware and not with the above hardware/software combination.

I would recommend going with the ethernet smooth stepper since it seems to have fewer problems with noise than the USB version.

Thanks for the info.

I already have the USB SmoothStepper. It works great, except for the homing problem you mention, but even that doesn't happen very often.

James

[HelicopterJohn]

Hi James,

I am running mach3 version 3.042.040 with a PMDX 126 break out board and a USB Smooth Stepper on a Shopbot retrofitted control. I am using Windows 7 professional and no glitches and no issues with the homing routine. I also use the 2010 Screen Set which I have modified slightly.

Here is a link to a You Tube video [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WQ8KcTSKyQ]Shopbot PRT Electronic and Software Retrofit - YouTube[/ame]

John

[jharvey407]

Hi James,

I am running mach3 version 3.042.040 with a PMDX 126 break out board and a USB Smooth Stepper on a Shopbot retrofitted control. I am using Windows 7 professional and no glitches and no issues with the homing routine. I also use the 2010 Screen Set which I have modified slightly.

Here is a link to a You Tube video Shopbot PRT Electronic and Software Retrofit - YouTube

John

Thanks for the info.

I'm going to go ahead and update my computer to Win 7. It sounds like it will work just fine.

James