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General Category => Cables, connectors, switches, contactors, sensors and other items => Topic started by: pintas on July 19, 2021, 08:46:58 AM

Title: PMDX-411
Post by: pintas on July 19, 2021, 08:46:58 AM

Hello all!

I have a CNC machine that is using Mach3 with Windows XP in a very old computer and with a parallel cable connector.
I’d like to know if I can use your PMDX-411 (SmartBOB-USB-DB25) to replace the parallel cable connection and thus upgrade the computer and install Windows 10 with the latest Mach4. Is this feasible?

I’m just the IT guy, so I know nothing about CNC machines :)
If this could solve my issue, I’d be very grateful.

Title: Re: PMDX-411
Post by: Steve Stallings on August 07, 2022, 09:05:47 PM

This sort of upgrade is usually possible, but it will require enough understanding to configure the new software to match your old machine. If you have never done this sort of thing, you are in for a learning experience including investigating how your old setup was wired and configured.