Upgrading a Denford Triac Mill

[m_c]

I'm using Win 10 64 Bit for both my Lathe and Thor mill. Is this a breakoutboard limitation or something else? Im using CS Labs on Thor and Pokeys on the lathe.

I should of maybe been a bit clearer, but that was in relation to using the parallel port. If you're not using the parallel port, then there is no restriction on what version of windows you can use, other it being new enough to support what software you're using.

[Chaz]

I should of maybe been a bit clearer, but that was in relation to using the parallel port. If you're not using the parallel port, then there is no restriction on what version of windows you can use, other it being new enough to support what software you're using.

Ah ok, wasnt sure either. Thanks.

[Matabele]

Many thanks for the replies everyone, great information here that's been a big help. I'll have a go at using the original steppers and using some decent drivers. Still have some homework to do on that regard.

Going the BoB route without the csmio will make things a bit cheaper too which is great.

One question: would using a UCS100 with its USB to Parallel connection mean I could use a 64 bit OS?

[m_c]

One question: would using a UCS100 with its USB to Parallel connection mean I could use a 64 bit OS?

According to the manual, yes.

[Matabele]

Excellent, thanks for your help m_c

[martin54]

I know this is an old thread but rather than start I new one thought I would ask here.

I have had an old triac lying about for quite a long time & never got round to rebuilding it, had a very small workshop & it got pushed into a corner & just stayed there lol
I am now looking at trying to do something with it & was wondering if the "Sprint 1220i controllers" were still the way to go or if maybe there was something else that may be better now.

[Chaz]

Two options, keep the DC motor and that controller or put a servo on the spindle. I did the both, the servo is quieter and can do more stuff (rigid tapping etc) but depends on what control system you use as well as getting it to work can be tricky.

[martin54]

Two options, keep the DC motor and that controller or put a servo on the spindle. I did the both, the servo is quieter and can do more stuff (rigid tapping etc) but depends on what control system you use as well as getting it to work can be tricky.

Thanks for replying, If I don't keep it simple then it will never get done, I find learning new things quite difficult these days, years ago it was no problem lol
So will be keeping the original as I really just need to get it running & working, when you say keep the DC motor & that controller I take it you mean the sprint 1220i.
Originally I thought I might be able to use the original card from the control box but read that isn't a good idea.

[Chaz]

Sorry, for clarity.

Option A, use the Sprint drive, with the existing DC motor, controlled by the original controller.
Option B, use the Sprint drive, with the existing DC motor, controlled by a new controller.
Option C, replace the DC system with a spindle servo and different drive / controller.

[martin54]

Sorry, for clarity.

Option A, use the Sprint drive, with the existing DC motor, controlled by the original controller.
Option B, use the Sprint drive, with the existing DC motor, controlled by a new controller.
Option C, replace the DC system with a spindle servo and different drive / controller.

OK think I understand, I purchased most of what I needed quite a while ago when I originally got the machine, that was before it got hidden in the corner & forgotten about so I have New motors, drivers, motion control, BOB etc but never got round to the spindle control. I originally looked at using the existing control box but posts I read about how to get the original drivers to work went over my head lol