Re: Emco V8 lathe question

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "tony_dart99"
<tony_dart99@y...> wrote:

> Hi
>
> New to group and CNC, although I've owned a computer and Myford ML7
> for years. UK based. I ordered a new Emco Compact V8 (about the

size

> of the ML7) with 2 axis CNC, delivered about 3 weeks ago, because

I

> wanted a turnkey package rather than try to convert the ML7. But it
> doesn't work - the dongled software - PCLathe v3 does not see my
> computer, so won't drive the steppers. OK, have tried usual things
> and will continue to scream at supplier (a supplied utulity,
> syncutil, *does* drive the lathe by the arrow keys so know it is
> dongle problem - had 2 and neither work!) - but PCLathe looks a bit
> tacky and unfriendly. Decided to try other software - and here is
> real problem!
>
> I have almost NO information about this lathe! The controller board
> has no markings, nor do the steppers, no technical manual - nothing!
>
> Can anyone help with any information at all? Suggest any software?
> (Assume I will also ask supplier!)
>
> Any help or advice really gratefully received!
>
> Thanks
> Tony

New as in BRAND NEW ??
If so I'd chase the suppliers up for a solution to my problem.
It can't have been cheap and messing with it should be the last way
to go.
Turn key menas turn key.

John S.