Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: not working!

In a message dated 8/3/00 10:02:26 PM Central Daylight Time,
mr.c@... writes:

<< You need a ground
connection to the parallel port. To the metal part of the plug should
work. >>

Not always! Often, that "metal shield" is not even connected to the braid,
if any, and often, only ONE of the 8 "ground pins" actually connects! Use a
LOUD continuity-checker (or a DVM, etc., in bright light!) to check, FIRST!
Better: Make your OWN LPT-1 cable!!