CNC Wegstr Machine compatibility with Linux CNC
30 Nov 2016 09:38 #83478
by medgalys
CNC Wegstr Machine compatibility with Linux CNC was created by medgalys
Hey, just bought this item: wegstr.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=50
They say it's compatible with Mach 3 and some UC100 controller. And mach 3 works with XP or windows 2000.
The question is what exactly do I need to run this on Laptop through USB with LinuxCNC? Many thanks.
They say it's compatible with Mach 3 and some UC100 controller. And mach 3 works with XP or windows 2000.
The question is what exactly do I need to run this on Laptop through USB with LinuxCNC? Many thanks.
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30 Nov 2016 10:15 #83479
by andypugh
Replied by andypugh on topic CNC Wegstr Machine compatibility with Linux CNC
It is not possible to control anything with LinuxCNC and USB. USB is not a suitable interface for the LinuxCNC design. (USB introduces timing inconsistency)
The USB devices that Mach3 can use move all the real-time control elements into the USB device.
However, it appears that the Machine has a 25-pin D-connector, so there are a number of other options available.
The simplest would be to use a different PC which has a parallel port. That would be very nearly plug-and-play with LinuxCNC (or with Mach3).
LinuxCNC _does_ support machine control through the Ethernet port. This means that you could use store.mesanet.com/index.php?route=produc...83_85&product_id=306
As a bonus, it is rather cheaper than a USB Smoothstepper.
The USB devices that Mach3 can use move all the real-time control elements into the USB device.
However, it appears that the Machine has a 25-pin D-connector, so there are a number of other options available.
The simplest would be to use a different PC which has a parallel port. That would be very nearly plug-and-play with LinuxCNC (or with Mach3).
LinuxCNC _does_ support machine control through the Ethernet port. This means that you could use store.mesanet.com/index.php?route=produc...83_85&product_id=306
As a bonus, it is rather cheaper than a USB Smoothstepper.
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30 Nov 2016 11:38 #83480
by medgalys
Replied by medgalys on topic CNC Wegstr Machine compatibility with Linux CNC
Yes, this have 25pin connector and I wonder would it world with rs232 as I have old laptop which has one of these. If I remember correctly very old computers used rs232 used 25pin connectors. I can see there are adopters for them in my local shop.
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30 Nov 2016 11:51 #83482
by andypugh
No.
The interface is individual step-dir pulses on each pin of the connector for each motor. It isn't really a data interface of any sort.
Replied by andypugh on topic CNC Wegstr Machine compatibility with Linux CNC
Yes, this have 25pin connector and I wonder would it world with rs232.
No.
The interface is individual step-dir pulses on each pin of the connector for each motor. It isn't really a data interface of any sort.
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04 Apr 2017 22:30 #90889
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252592345367 New USB to Parallel Adapter USB CNC Controller For MACH3 UC100 on ebay cheaper option i hope this helps
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04 Apr 2017 22:36 #90890
by harry baldy
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Configuring LinuxCNC - how to make it fit your needs
Sample Configurations
TB6560 - cheap stepper boards from China
Sample Configurations
TB6560 - cheap stepper boards from China
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04 Apr 2017 23:23 #90892
by andypugh
USB to Parallel won't work with LinuxCNC.
Replied by andypugh on topic CNC Wegstr Machine compatibility with Linux CNC
252592345367 New USB to Parallel Adapter USB CNC Controller For MACH3 UC100 on ebay cheaper option i hope this helps
USB to Parallel won't work with LinuxCNC.
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