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  1. #1
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    UC100 and Galaad

    Hi all .,

    I need some advice..

    I am building myself a new machine to be able to make larger projects , and i have build myself a workbee 1500*1500mm , put together with longs motor steppers , dm542a drivers and then the DB25 bob that was with that package.

    Now i dont have the lpt port needed on my pc , and was therefor thinking about buying the UC100 LPT to USB converter , but i am now starting to doubt if i can use my Galaad software to setup the machine through the uc100 ????

    If there is anyone that knows if its possible , or just has any inputs to the matter it would be appriciated.

    Best regards,

    Kristjan.

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    Re: UC100 and Galaad

    Not familiar with Galaad, but it appears to be CAD/CAM?

    You need to use UCCNC or Mach3 to control the machine with the UC100. (UCCNC is cheaper and much better)

    Galaad should export g-code that can be used with Mach3 or UCCNC.

    EDIT: Reading a little more, it looks like Galaad can also control machines? The website is not clear on how it does this, but it will not be able to control a machine through the UC100.
    But again, you can use Galaad created g-code in UCCNC with the UC100.
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

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    Re: UC100 and Galaad

    Quote Originally Posted by ger21 View Post
    Not familiar with Galaad, but it appears to be CAD/CAM?

    You need to use UCCNC or Mach3 to control the machine with the UC100. (UCCNC is cheaper and much better)

    Galaad should export g-code that can be used with Mach3 or UCCNC.

    EDIT: Reading a little more, it looks like Galaad can also control machines? The website is not clear on how it does this, but it will not be able to control a machine through the UC100.
    But again, you can use Galaad created g-code in UCCNC with the UC100.

    Galaad uses a build in controller called KAY to control the machines , i have been using kay as a controller for my Isel machine for about a year now... it can be setup for generic machines also ., what is it about the uc100 that would do that it should not be possible ? and sorry for the ignorance but im a noobie

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    Re: UC100 and Galaad

    The UC100 is not a USB > Parallel converter. It's a pulse generator that accepts communicates with and accepts low level commands from UCCNC or Mach3 via a software plugin.
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

  5. #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by ger21 View Post
    The UC100 is not a USB > Parallel converter. It's a pulse generator that accepts communicates with and accepts low level commands from UCCNC or Mach3 via a software plugin.
    Ah ok... Yeah now i understand.. and no then it will only work with the uccnc and mach software.

    Thx for the help though..

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