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  1. #1
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    Problems connecting to the controller with Mach3

    Ok connected my computer to the controller the other day (Novakon NM-135 mill), loaded provided profile (Mach3Mill.xml) but no workie.

    1/ Computer is running XP and connects to the controller via LPT1
    2/ Mill is in a running state (no etop etc), table and head are nowhere near the limits
    3/ Mach 3 diagnostics input signals behaving very strange though. I have M1/2/4Homing yellow signals intemittently blinking sometimes not blinking for 20 seconds then would blick 2-4 times then stop blinking. Emergency red LED would blink intermittently as well.

    Clicking Reset button does nothing and does not reset.

    Any suggestions on how to troubleshoot the connection?

  2. #2
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    Well, if you don't have any other programs running....I would check your parallel cable...it could be intermittent.....do a pin to pin check.

    Does the Novakon have a breakout board built into it?

    Paul

  3. #3
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    Sounds like you have noise on your switch lines.
    Gerry

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