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  1. 08-11-2016, 12:05 AM #1
    estes53
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    Unhappy BOB ready light until parallel cable connected and no go.

    Testing X axis for a new machine, motor only and nothing is working.

    When I connect my parallel cable to the breakout board I hear a pop and the ready light goes off.

    Any ideas?

    Thanx, Alan
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  2. 08-11-2016, 12:33 AM #2
    estes53
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    Re: BOB ready light until parallel cable connected and no go.

    Rebooted the computer and the thing started working!
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