Mach3 G76 head scratcher

[JAZZCNC]

Jazzcnc et al

Thanks once again for helping man the pumps, problem resolved but not completely understood.

Makes complete sense really after reading M_C post. Mach didn't see a signal so didn't sync so didn't continue.

Why Win7 worked could be down to not having the PP driver installed.? But i'm guessing. Or it could have had the Index input active other way around.?

Anyway I've got to ask this because my limited brain power can't figure it out.? . . Whats "PFM".?

[Clive S]

Anyway I've got to ask this because my limited brain power can't figure it out.? . . Whats "PFM".?

Urban Dictionary: PFM Technology ..Clive

[GeoffV]

Nice one Clive, got it in one.

GeoffV

[Ger21]

Why Win7 worked could be down to not having the PP driver installed.? But i'm guessing.

There are quite a few functions in Mach3 that rely on the parallel port driver to work correctly. Without the parallel port driver or a motion controller, you may not get a proper simulation when in "simulation mode".

[GeoffV]

Gerry

Thank you for your knowledge on the subject, am still puzzled how the simulation functions OK in Windows7, may be one day I'll understand enough.

GeoffV