USB and Ethernet Mach3 motion controller PLCM-E3

Can it handle multi line encoder input for lathe threading ?

No, threading(and encoders) are only lathe function that not supported.

This version of PLCM will not support encoders because of performance, we will implement it on DSP-based devices later.

But we beleive that threading can be implemented on current version of PLCM, as soon as Mach3 developers provide info about threading algorithms in Mach3.

Purelogic RnD participated in the "Metalloobrabotka-2012" exhibition(Moscow)
Introduced new products:

CNC pendant PLCM-R1 with Ethernet support for Mach3.
New breakout board PLC4x-G2
New milling machine PLRA1-RG

all milling machines on this fair was controlled by plcm-e3

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Engraving and milling with PLCM-E3.
All machines are connected to PC by Ethernet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...;v=VzHHDjothhk

Couple of questions.

Is the homing handled entirely by the PLCM-E3? Does the plugin support RefCombination() to home multiple axis together?

Does the plugin work with older versions of Mach3, like 3.42.040? Or do you need to use the latest version?

Do you plan on writing a plugin for Mach4 when it's released?

Thank you.

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Is the homing handled entirely by the PLCM-E3?

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yes

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Does the plugin support RefCombination() to home multiple axis together?

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Yes, RefCombination() is supported by PLCM.

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Does the plugin work with older versions of Mach3, like 3.42.040? Or do you need to use the latest version?

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We did not tested the plugin with 3.42.040 and the compatibility is not guaranteed but from 3.42.040 till current stable version of the MACH3 there was made minor changes so I think PLCM's plugin will work correctly with this version of MACH3.

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Do you plan on writing a plugin for Mach4 when it's released?

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of course

Since July, 2012 you can find our devices on Zapp Automation online store.

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Originally Posted by John S

Looking at the PLC4X BoB, do you have a manual in English ?

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As i said, we released new board, pls check this topic: http://www.mycncuk.com/forums/manufa...-plc4x-g2.html

Our customer shared video with plasma cutting using PLCM:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAzWFGxnh8g

What pin are used Power-over-Ethernet connection and what are those pin near JP4 ?

Thank .