Is there a usb-parallel adapter available that will work for the hobbycnc 4 axis kit?
Thanks..
Is there a usb-parallel adapter available that will work for the hobbycnc 4 axis kit?
Thanks..
No, but you can use an ncPod or SmoothStepper with Mach3 with your HobbyCNC. The ncPod is about $100 and the SmoothStepper is $155
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)
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)
So to install the ncpod board, the connection is as simple as,
out of my laptop with usb.
- into the usb ncpod board.
- out of the ncpod board hardwired Rs232 parallel cable.
- into my hobbycnc 4 axis board.
- hardwire out of the hobbycnc board to my steppers?
Correct?
Thanks for your help!
Steve
I think that's it.
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)
want to know what's cheaper than all of these options?... a really cheap used PC from eBay. Could set up a specific computer to run the machine, add a wireless networking card to transfer the jobs and come in under $100. I bought a used 1ghz machine (should be more than enough) for less than $50 delivered. don't even need an extra monitor... use a monitor only for setup, then use VNC to watch the system from your lappy or wherever across the network. This way you could have a nice comfy office, and through VNC be seeing what the machine's doing. Thinking that I'll be going this way rather than fussing over USB's and docking stations for laptops.
http://www.realvnc.com