Replacing Parallel Port with Mesa ?

Thanks. The Mesa manual for the 5I25 lists both the G540x2 and prob_rfx2 but gives little detail. The prob_rfx2 mentions an encoder so may be a slightly easier starting point.

I'll order a Mesa 5I25 and start digging further when it arrives. I anticipate questions for the forum when it arrives.

Thank you for the help.

Hugh

if you download the 5i25.zip file, in
/configs/hostmot2 there are various bitfiles
and .pin files that list the pinouts of the
corresponding bitfiles.

I ran across this download when trying or order the card. Don't know how I missed it before. I have it now, but know there will be more confusion and questions coming.

Thanks again.

Hugh

Hi Hugh (I am also on MEM
I am following a very similar process using a 7i92 and PMDX-132. 4 G201 drivers.It will drive my soon to be completed fixed gantry mill/router.

I went with the 7i92 in place of 5i25 because it is ethernet, not plugged into a slot in the PC. For me it makes easier wiring. From everything I have read the 5i25 and 7i92 are pinout-to-breakout compatible. It apprears to be 1 or 2 lines of config change in the .hal file to switch between 5i25 and 7i92

Mine will be used with PathPilot once up and running on LinuxCNC.

Gerrit (gerritv on most forums)