My old computer died and now all I have is USB ports, also this put my phlats on hold... can't make any planes......

I wanted to know if it is possible to upgrade/switch from the old parallel port board to the usb board.
If the answer is yes, which board or hardware do I need to get from planet cnc or from this site.

Also what software do i need to use if I go to usb port.

Thanks
Navop

 

You can switch between a parallel cable driven machine and the USB driven machine any time, Navop. Some people here do it all the time, switching between Mach3 and/or Linux and/or the USB board. The USB board comes with the software needed to control it.

On the other hand, I opted to buy a used computer. It will come on Tuesday and had cost me $65 shipped.

EDIT: I see that Mark had posted while I was typing.

 

Thanks for the quick reply.

P.S. about getting an old computer, not sure if wife would enjoy another computer in house ...lol only have 8 of them...on the network.......

 

Hope you had a good time at Aunt Helen.

Will be waiting patiently for info....

 

Hi Mark & Trish

Just ordered the usb board and terminal adapter for the motors.
Once I recieve the kit I will detail the wiring schematic and try to get a
video of the phlat at work.

Thanks