does linuxcnc support running an ethernet card (7i96+7i77) with a parport card?

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31 May 2021 14:53 #210800 by rockandsalt

does linuxcnc support running an ethernet card (7i96+7i77) with a parport card? was created by rockandsalt

Hi,

The title says it. I have a 7i96 + 7i77 combo while installing it. I realized I didn't have enough Sourcing I/O inputs for all the stuff I wanted. I was thinking of buying an inexpensive parport to add more I/O and some more for the future. But I am not sure if Linuxcnc supports running an ethernet card with a parport.

Regards

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31 May 2021 15:53 #210803 by BigJohnT

Replied by BigJohnT on topic does linuxcnc support running an ethernet card (7i96+7i77) with a parport card?

I don't see why not, a Mesa Smart Serial card is pretty cheap for more I/O.

JT

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31 May 2021 17:14 #210807 by tommylight

Replied by tommylight on topic does linuxcnc support running an ethernet card (7i96+7i77) with a parport card?

7i77 already has a SSerial port on it so a 7i84 ( 32 in / 16 out) or a 7i70 (48 in) or a 7i71 (48 out) can be added with a single FTP/STP/UTP cable.
And yes, parallel port works with Mesa boards, even PncConf has that option during setup.

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31 May 2021 18:38 #210816 by rockandsalt

Replied by rockandsalt on topic does linuxcnc support running an ethernet card (7i96+7i77) with a parport card?

Hi,
Thanks for the reply. Which mesa card are you referring to. Is it the 7i84 like tommylight mentionned?

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31 May 2021 22:26 #210827 by BigJohnT

Replied by BigJohnT on topic does linuxcnc support running an ethernet card (7i96+7i77) with a parport card?

Any card on this page.
mesaus.com/product-category/smart-serial-cards/

Shame on me, that's my store.

JT

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31 May 2021 22:32 - 31 May 2021 22:32 #210828 by tommylight

Replied by tommylight on topic does linuxcnc support running an ethernet card (7i96+7i77) with a parport card?

Pretty sure it is.
Not my place to reply to a question addressed to him although it was not mentioned explicitly to whom.

Just noticed he has replied!

Last edit: 31 May 2021 22:32 by tommylight.

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