well after ytube run i came to ddcs v3.1 /4.1 converted 6040
but no explanations how to .where connect wires and so and so ..
what u think will be easy to convert to axbb-e and uccnc software like all in one ?
or to ddcs and use him for all ?
btw software i use is vertic 10 it is old sw but only have money for used .is he have post for ddcs or axbb-e ?.

 

Welcome to the forum @zuzux

 

Welcome to the forum.
Someone with more CNC knowledge should be along shortly to help.

 

Hi,

I purchased a CNCEST machine a few years ago. The first thing I noticed was that many screws, bolts, wires, connectors were NOT done up tight. I went over EVERYTHING...

I wanted to do some fine work (PCB engraving), but MACH3 had issues with that (actually it was the combo MACH3 and the USB controller). I then transitioned to LinuxCNC.

LinuxCNC does NOT support the USB controller. I replaced the USB CNC controller board with a Parallel card (i have plenty of Parallel ports on my PC)

LinuxCNC is a hard-steep road (mostly because the documentation is out of step with the versioning). The people in their forum are very helpful.

I'm happy with the results.

I'm working on a new spindle cooler control system (in my spare time). Currently, the cooler simply comes On and Off with the machine. My design will include spindle movement and some temperature sensors...

I'm happy to take questions.

Kind regards
Pedro

 

well paralel is out of question ,,cause in last 10 or years my pc did not have that port,
prolly longer ,,and usb versions are crap ,and only few pcie cards work with linux cnc
so if i got linuxcnc way i will need mesa lab board .. so is this one ok and easy to set with linuxcnc ?
mesa el 7i96s 220euros price ?
same price is uccnc + axbb-e combo 230euros
so what is easy to setup and later on run ?
thanks

 

Hi,

I would get onto the LinuxCNC forum and ask there for the Mesa compatibility,

Also ask about compatibility of your PC make and model.

I have collected a box full Parallel PCI-X cards over many years - I should sell them on ebay for a 1,000,000 dollars...

For me, I couldn't get the accuracy I required using MACH3 & USB. I now have it with LinuxCNC & Parallel. Sorry, I haven't looked further since.

A fundamental part of the accuracy I was seeking involved Z Axis Probing. I was not confident that I could reach my target from what I read about MACH4. However, with LinuxCNC I can read the code, and even thought I could see short comings in it, I could implement a work-around...

Kind regards
Pedro

 

which pcix card work with linuxcnc that are made today ?
how i did read none work only one with older chipsets kida work..

 

Hi,

The cards I use are SUNIX brand. I only use them in SPP mode, so NO driver is required.

If you don't know - SPP (Simple Parallel Port) means that most of the pins are fixed as either an Input or Output.

SPP is more robust too.

I hope this helps.

Kind regards
Pedro

 

Chipset: OXPCIe952 which is oxford 952 for pcie
will this chipset work ? and if yes to what i connect it ?

 

Hi,

Unfortunately, I don't know about OXPCIe952.

I suggest you join LinuxCNC forum, and ask there.

Kind regards
Pedro

 

and what control cnc ? i read some bob,, what is that ,and what kind i need ?

 

Hi,

I created my own Parallel interface PCB, because I wanted some customisation, and for it to fit into the same space that the old USB interface was. The Controller case included a hole for the DB25 connector.

When I looked at the Controllers (supplied for CNCEST), most had Parallel card options, so there must be cards for them.

What is a 'bob'?

Kind regards
Pedro

 

What is a 'bob'?

Break Out Board

 

If you have external stepper motor drivers, then there are a lot of options available to you. Basically any Grbl based board will simply drop right in. I'd recommend moving to grblHAL, the 32 bit version of Grbl. There are like 30 different boards that support it and prices are typically well less than $100. I make and sell several but there are many to choose from.

 

wow these look nice ,,how much one with lan connection cost ?
and where to buy that send to europe ?
i see only assembly kit there in that shop ..
and what post proc. it uses i use vertic ..

 

Sorry for the late replay. The link I gave have links to the individual boards. There is a link on each to where to buy.

But, I sell on Tindie and ship to most European countries. If yours is not supported, contact me via the "contact seller" link and I will see about adding your country.

It uses the Grbl Post Processor. Vectric is well supported. I use it almost daily to make tings to cut on my several CNC machines driven by the boards.

Both boards support Ethernet which is a $12 upgrade option. The total cost for the 4 Axis PicoCNC board is about $50, including the Pico. The Teensy based one is around $86 total including the Teensy. Shipping adds more - around $21 to European countries.