Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Getting Parallel port to run relay

bertmantx,

You may want to try the yahoo plasmacutting group.

Don't get depressed some of us can help you.

Bob Campbell
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From: "bertmantx" <bertmantx@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 9:06 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Getting Parallel port to run relay


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> Looking for any advice an how to get parallel port to activate relay
> to start plasma torch. Inatalled PC relay (which I now know to mean
> Printed Circuit) and tried running it direct from parallel out put.
> All was well for about 20 cuts and then it just stayed on. If it is
> off when hooked up will stay off until turned on then stays on. Have
> tried hooking NPN xsistor with Game port 1 to coil, coil to
> collector and emitter to ground. 1K resistor between parallel signal
> and Base. No response when hot signal (verified +5.9v) touched to
> resistor or direct to base of xsistor. If shorted from collector to
> base will trip 20 or so times then nothing. Remaining Para ports are
> running motors fine.
>
> Any thoughts on damage to computer?
>
> Any pointers on assessing computer damage?
>
> Hard to believe there isn't a plug and play device just for this,
> but have had no luck finding anything.
>
> First cuts looked surprisingly good and had High hopes. Depression
> is now setting in quickly.
>
> Any advice greatly appreciated.
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