Re: PMDX-131 and Mach2

It sounds like you invested significant time in retrofitting the
Bridgeport. Did your extra switches and digitizing probe take you
beyond 5 input signals? Like all parallel port interfaces, the PMDX-
131 is limited to 5 input signals, and one of these MUST be the
emergency stop input. Also keep in mind that the PMDX-131 is for
Gecko STEPPER motor drivers only. If you are using G320 or G340
drivers you cannot use the PMDX-131.

The full PMDX-131 manual is on line at:

http://www.pmdx.com/PMDX-131/PMDX-131_Manual_14.pdf

The PMDX-122 is not as nice as the PMDX-131, but it can be used with
either servo or stepper drivers.

The Mach 2 and Mach 3 software is a free download for the demo
version. Calling it a "demo" is an understatement. It is limited to
1000 lines of G codes and lacks a few of the advanced features, but
is plenty functional and provides a great way to see if you like the
software.

Regards,
Steve Stallings
www.PMDX.com

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

>
> I've been running Deskcnc (software & hardware) on a bridgeport

boss5

> retrofit. I rewired it to add extra switches, digitizing probe,

4th

> axis, etc., and change to a second generation, but I can't get it

to

> communicate with the pc anymore. Anyway I'm tired of messing with

it,

> and am going to redo some things. I'm looking at the PMDX-131
> combined with mach2 software. I've already got gecko drives and I
> think I'll keep them. Anybody have any thoughts or suggestions

before

> I invest any money in this?
>
> Thanks
> Nathan Clymer
>