[RaderSidetrack]

There is a good chance with a machine of that vintage that the PC to machine connection is a 25 pin parallel port. Modern computers no longer have parallel ports built in, and modern 64 bit operating systems do not allow software to control [add-on] parallel ports suitably for those kinds of CNC machines.

While there are some work-arounds available, none of them are available without throwing money at it.

[Spope]

It is a 25 pin parallel port connection. What are the work-arounds available without throwing too much money at it?

[awerby]

If the old computer still works, you should be able to run it with Mach3, which has a parallel port driver. If you're getting rid of the old controller, I'd suggest getting a Geckorive G-540; the 25-pin cable will go straight into it from the computer.

[Spope]

If the old computer still works, you should be able to run it with Mach3, which has a parallel port driver. If you're getting rid of the old controller, I'd suggest getting a Geckorive G-540; the 25-pin cable will go straight into it from the computer.

I'm trying to get it to work. First off was getting the keyboard repaired as some keys were stuck down. Having fixed that I am now getting an "I/O conflict 378" which I don't understand. I've tried with the controller disconnected and plugged into the parallel port both turned on and off which made no difference.

[Spope]

If the old computer still works, you should be able to run it with Mach3, which has a parallel port driver. If you're getting rid of the old controller, I'd suggest getting a Geckorive G-540; the 25-pin cable will go straight into it from the computer.

I'm working on getting the old PC up and running, so far stuck with I/O conflict 378.

[machinehop5]

I'm working on getting the old PC up and running, so far stuck with I/O conflict 378.

... IF, the bios has been reset I bet you have to change one or more of interrupts to factory settings to fix the conflict...Want ever they were or should be.

DJ