[eldata]

I've been using the last (066) version but this SmoothStepper link suggests that this isn't the most stable version;

https://www.warp9td.com/index.php/sw...mach#MachThree

Mach3 is considered to be mature software and it works great.

We strongly recommended (January 1st, 2016) that you use Mach3 version 3.043.062 (click to download). The .062 release is the lock down version that works well, fixing stability issues experienced by people running version .066.

The latest release was Mach3 version 3.043.066. However, a number of people have had stability issues with their systems when using version .066. The .066 version has had these issues for some users:
•MPG issues (we have seen this many times)
•Pendent issues (we have seen this many times)
•Feed hold issues
•Homing issues
•Macros not being fully run
•VB buttons being ignored

If you are using v.066, we will tell you to install v.062 as the first step before we do anything else in term of support.

Does the above speak for all and sundry or just SmoothStepper use? What's the skinny on this?

[ger21]

It depends on if you are using the parallel port, or a motion controller.

IF you are using a motion controller, the best version is the one that the motion controller developer was using when they developed their plugin, as plugins can work differently, with different versions.
Generally, .062 is probably the best version to start with. When anyone using .066 has an issue, the first thing they should do is go back to .062.
All the different version of Mach3 have various bugs and "issues". And many people find that some versions work better for them, while other versions work better for others.

Personally, I've been using 3.042.020 for years now. With Mach3, if you have a working system, it's best to not upgrade, unless you need a specific feature that only works in a different version.

[eldata]

Using PP without issues so will stay on 066. Thanks!