I've had some requests for the Mach3Mill.xml file so that people could more easily match my Mach3 settings. The .xml file can now be downloaded from the download page. Just place the .xml file in your Mach3 folder replacing your Mach3Mill.xml file.
My new control board that replaced the MOSHI 4.2 board works great. I had to start from scratch for the Mach3 setup because for some reason, this xml file did not allow Mach3 to communicate with the PCI parallel card. I double checked the hex address (0Xa800 in my case)in the ports and pins settings.
All is well though because I followed the setup instructions from a previous post with a couple small changes such as the X axis direction.
It has worked out very well. After a little research, I have it set to raster engrave with the Mach3 plugin. Perhaps that may be a nice post to finalize the complete transition from the MOSHI board? Thanks again for providing a great solution with so much flexibility.
Hi Dan, That's great news that the Mach3 plugin worked for you. Good idea, I do need to post more information about the Mach3 engrave plugin. I have only used it once so have limited knowledge. Was there anything in particular you had to do to get the results you wanted? Any tips to get me started playing with it would be appreciated.
Hi Chris Just finished my conversion too , was a very easy solution to the Moshislosh board problem , added a 5v PSU to drive the board as well , my Lasers PSU did not have enough grunt to power the control side of things and the laser dot and the 5v for the added thermometer for the water I added ... Air pump works as well!...
My new control board that replaced the MOSHI 4.2 board works great. I had to start from scratch for the Mach3 setup because for some reason, this xml file did not allow Mach3 to communicate with the PCI parallel card. I double checked the hex address (0Xa800 in my case)in the ports and pins settings.
ReplyDeleteAll is well though because I followed the setup instructions from a previous post with a couple small changes such as the X axis direction.
Good to know, I'm glad everything worked out for you.
DeleteIt has worked out very well. After a little research, I have it set to raster engrave with the Mach3 plugin. Perhaps that may be a nice post to finalize the complete transition from the MOSHI board? Thanks again for providing a great solution with so much flexibility.
ReplyDeleteHi Dan, That's great news that the Mach3 plugin worked for you. Good idea, I do need to post more information about the Mach3 engrave plugin. I have only used it once so have limited knowledge. Was there anything in particular you had to do to get the results you wanted? Any tips to get me started playing with it would be appreciated.
DeleteHi Chris Just finished my conversion too , was a very easy solution to the Moshislosh board problem , added a 5v PSU to drive the board as well , my Lasers PSU did not have enough grunt to power the control side of things and the laser dot and the 5v for the added thermometer for the water I added ... Air pump works as well!...
ReplyDeleteGreat work good solution mate !
Pannie Christou
Hi Pannie,
DeleteI like the idea of knowing the temp of your water. It's been something I've been wanting to add. Glad everything went well for you.