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  1. #1
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    Biesse Rover 335 floppy problem

    I'm working with old 1992 Biesse Rover 335 model.
    I need help about floppy drive, it don't work and i need to change it, but don't konow what floppy drive i need to buy......can I mount a standart PC 1.44mb floppy or need a something special???

    Thanks to all for your help!

  2. #2
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    I think I remember hearing that the floppy needs to be configured a certain way for older machines. I looked on the service website but couldn't find anything, the best bet is to contact Charlotte, 704-357-3131 ext. 2

  3. #3

    Biesse Rover 335 CNC Router

    Are you looking to get another unit? I have one I would like to sell. It needs a tune up, but not bad. ~ 23,000.00

    Call me if you are intersted 616 218-0506

  4. #4
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    I will have to look in my files but I am relatively sure it is a Teac unit if your control is a Rt480 or an NC481. It will also have to be jumped in a specific manner to work. Also, the floppy's must be formated on the RT480 control in its native environment or they will not work with that control. If you ahve any more questions do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or through my website at www.cnccustomservices.com
    Best of Luck!
    Mark T.

  5. #5
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    biesse rover 335 parts

    Hi do you have any parts for the biesse rover 335
    as im in need of some parts
    regards
    steve

  6. #6
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    Smile

    i was told you had to get floppy from biesse. i took floppy out of my pc.
    cut pad cn01 and solder pad cno on back and it worked fine. rover 321

    it was a standard pc floppy 1.44

  7. #7
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    how to replace biesse floppy drive

    I have an old biesse machine which use rt480 controller with floopy drive model ju-257a688pc. Recently I have problems using this drive.
    I saw your message regarding instruction how to mount a new drive.
    can you explain how to install a new pc floopy drive to the macine ?

    Thanks,

    Shlomo[/QUOTE]
    you do this at your own risk. it worked for me. mine just wouldnt boot properly.

    you have to completely remove controller from cabinet. open rear of cabinet with power off!
    mark all cable positions of plugs and make a drawing of where they go... 6 plugs i think. remove all plugs and 4 front screws. controller can be pulled out from the front.

    take top off controller box. unscrew drive holder from side. unscrew drive from holder.
    replace with new drive.
    if you take a drive from a pc note the position of the red wire on power plug as it needs to be plugged in the right way round. the tape plug has a keyway so it goes one way.

    the drive must be configured to cn0 not cn1 as is standard on a pc... the original had jumpers but the newer ones usually have solder pads which are visible through holes on underside.
    desolder the pad which is solered as cn1 and cut through the centre.
    solder accross the joint of cn0 to bridge it as cn1 was.

    the drive is then configured for cno instead of cn1.

    now reassemble in reverse order.
    i put controller in loose with floppy hanging out of door loose also to test. when happy i reassembled everything as was originally.

    hope that helps

  8. #8
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    Smile floppy drive possible fix

    i opened the original floppy drive today that wouldnt read disks.
    the motor has an open worm drive on it. the original grease had gone very hard blocking the worm drive stopping it moving freely. i used a small craft knife to pick it clean then a cotton wool bud with wd40 on it. a small vaseline smear to finish and it now works perfectly again.
    well worth checking as it only took a few minutes to do.


    i also have the biesse original drive numbers and models here with correct jumper configuration.

  9. #9
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    Hi from every one

    my name is Leandro i live in argentina i have an rover 335 without tool changer.
    my rover 335 have 29 drills, 2 spindles and one saw. this saw can work to 0 degrees and 90 degrees.
    I have a problem with my machine. I NEED THE DISKETS TO RECHARGE THE CONTROL.

    can anyone send me the images of diskettes to make a set to recharge.

    thanks

    my machine is year 1992

  10. #10
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    i hope you have disks inside controller door?
    have you lost all data due to flat memory battery?
    about 6 people this month!

    i couldnt get disks so i converted controller
    so much to learn, so much to pass on.

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    Unhappy DISKS HELP ROVER 335 (1992)

    Quote Originally Posted by battwell View Post
    i hope you have disks inside controller door?
    have you lost all data due to flat memory battery?
    about 6 people this month!

    i couldnt get disks so i converted controller
    Hi, I have an old copy of disks but is damaged.
    the controls work fine excetp your Ciclon Battery pack (I replace it today)
    but now I need a Disk to rechargeit.

    if anyone have a disk please sendme by mail [email protected]
    I hope find with your help.

  12. #12
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    the disks cant be written directly in a pc as they are in cni format.
    you will probably have to buy them from biesse

    if you do manage to find someone with them the only way they can be read/ written in a pc is with a java program called rawrite

    biesse uk are very helpfull if your spending money
    (i have the only 335 in the uk, its quite a rare machine)
    so much to learn, so much to pass on.

  13. #13
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    Ok Battwell-

    I know make a disk in a PC with RAWRITE. but I dont have a Image file to make a DISK

    can you send me by email the Images to use in RAWRITE?
    please send me this and I make a Disks.

    my email is [email protected]

    another tanks

    Leandro

  14. #14
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    i have not got disks. (you will have to buy them from biesse)
    i bought my machine with dead control (flat battery)
    im upgrading controller (taken 2 months so far but its much better than biesse now)
    [nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le0CMiiBw5c"]YouTube- texturing curves trial on the "duzzit"[/nomedia]

    i will be selling complete controller fitted soon but it wont be cheap (and i would have to fit / commision)
    so much to learn, so much to pass on.

  15. #15
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    ok battwell

    sorry

    I don understand your first post

    tanks

  16. #16
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    fix it?
    so much to learn, so much to pass on.

  17. #17
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    Discs

    I've got discs that are for that configuration of machine

    However there are lots of variables like the deck height total height

    Each final save of the disc is machine specific half a mm here half a mm there or different languages etc.

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    ok disks

    please send me an images off a disk

    my msn is [email protected]

    thanks

  19. #19
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    floppy desk problem Biesse CNC rover 335

    I have this machine, I know its old and maybe outdated. However, I do believe this can be upgraded? I dont like my operator spendng time punching data on the control panel. Need help how can upgrade my unit?

    Bernie

  20. #20
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    upgrading control is a major job.
    took me a year of research and a lot of coding etc.
    results were well worth it.
    see
    YouTube - automateanything's Channel
    so much to learn, so much to pass on.

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