Hi 4th Axis,

I understand your nightmare. I was in the same boat. I remember all my problems with LCAM, then problems with StarCNC, problems with Starcam, missing steps, a post-processor to develop and manage, all the broken parts, all the stress and frustrations… I tried everything to keep running my original Larken CNC router (including the Larken USB motion controller update) but finally it was really too much.

So I replaced everything between the computer and the three Larken drivers (X,Y,Z):

Larken Starcam software -> CAMBAM,
Larken StarCNC spooler -> Mach3,
Larken USB motion controller -> E-CUT USB motion controller.

Since then, I never looked back. I went from the nightmare world to the wonderful world of CNC.

The E-CUT USB motion Controller is about 130$ shipping included and available from ebay and amazon. Mach3 and CAMBAM are available (as demo) from the Internet.

I kept some pictures and notes about the replacement so I can help you a bit more should you need it. I like your idea to provide some support to other people that may be in the same boat.

Denis