i'm not an expert but it may be that this tutorial is for a parallel port and not usb connection. i use pins port 3 pins 1 2 3 4 as my USB controller has IN1, IN2 etc
@@ChazmillsADLT Any Mach3 board needs a parallel port interface which I do use. Still, I never got that board working. I have 2 other boards I'll try. It was probably a fake board like I've heard about being sold, or was blown out and I didn't catch it in time to make the amazon return.
what could cause the digitize light to be on without anything being installed . I was trying to install a touchplate on pin 11, but with the digitize light on it will not work
Hi Sir, I can see you are an expert..! I hope you can help me..! Can you demystify some of my worries..? There is lot of confusion regarding the reliability and consistency of mach3 as it is PC based and USB or Parallel port.! Lot of people say that it may behave funny in the middle of a project and it may ruin the entire job..! which can be caused by slight voltage spikes from nearby high power accessories like VFD or Motors. And relying fully on PC for CNC operation is not recommended. I am so worried about all these..! I am not sure how much immunity against such HF-RF Noise shielded cables can offer..! But dedicated CNC controllers like Masso and RichAuto are insanely priced.! and I don't have access to USA or Euro Based other CNC Controllers here..! People have also mentioned that If signal voltage is high (24v or higher) It can withstand such interferences..! But mach3 operates at 5V only..! So there is high chance of signal contamination..! Is that a huge concern..? Mach3 Boards are affordable. But If I cant use them for longer projects , then there is no point in spending money for all the parts which are still expensive..! I am so worried..! Secondly, I have seen in videos that The baud rate that mach3 communicates at , is not adequate to drive powerful servos..! ! So Only steppers at low power application is possible with Mach3. That is so discouraging..! Can you help me?