Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] EMC/Gecko/Parallel Port interface

Allen -

Some have taken 5 volts off an unused drive connector on the
power supply. Others have taken it off the game port.
Go to http://www.cnckits.com and click on the pBreak link.
This will take you to a page with a pin out of the game port.

Mike

allan_r9@... wrote:

>
> Hello List,
>
> I'm getting close to connecting my EMC machine to my current mill,
> and ran into some problems connecting my Gecko 201s to the parallel
> port. Geckos require step/dir/+5VDC signal inputs, but the parallel
> port doesn't have +5VDC output, right? How are others making the
> connection to Geckos, specifcally supplying the +5VDC input? I will
> be getting a separate parallel port card to protect my motherboard.
> Will the BDI EMC install recognize a second parallel port card? What
> steps are required to "see" the additional port? Does the BDI
> install have a preference between PCI or ISA parallel port cards? I
> am trying to run the 5 axis EMC that Ian Wright supplied, so the
> total of 5 Geckos require a minumum of 80mA sink capability on the
> card(s).
> Any help or thoughts will be appreciated.
> Thank you,
> Allan
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