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    Wonderful toolpath program? Now I have seen everything! I thought it was an abomination and barely workable,but I have a much higher regard for XP than for any subsequent Windows version.

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    . my first 4 years of programming were spent with toolpath. back then, it actually was pretty powerful program. it just took a lot of patience to figure it out. don't misread that, i dont like the program. but it was free and it did 3 dimensional work. now you you have to buy a separate program just to do 2D work. its like going to school to learn CAD and spending the first year with a pencil and straight edge. a bit frustrating but in the end its knowledge the kids wont ever have.
    XP is fine. we really do have an XP pro laptop out in the shop running a ten year old version of Cut 2D pro. Yes it works, but it only has one job it can do. and that's not because it cant, there's just nothing out there for it. no support, no programming. the only browser that will even acknowledge its existence is the one microsoft killed last year for being too outdated. i grew up in the era of windows 95. i love these older machines. however, open file explorer in XP and file explorer in 10 and do a search and tell me you still prefer XP. the dog and paperclip were cute, but they had their day.

  3. #13
    Quote Originally Posted by t8r007 View Post
    you need the AXYZ DMC software and the usb to RS 485 converter . then you can use your choice of CAM software. the DMC program is included in AXYZ's software suite for the original AMC operating systems.
    It's actually called DNC but yes, this is all you need to get code across.

  4. #14
    If you have the original AXYZ CD,the Toolpath program should be on it and it will allow you to send the Gcode directly to the controller in one very slow process.I believe the baud rate is 9600.The DNC program sends smaller blocks at frequent intervals until the machining sequence is complete.I must admit to never running a program that exceeded the memory capacity of the controller,even with some 3D objects.

  5. #15
    Quote Originally Posted by cncbeginner View Post
    Hi all

    first i would like to say hello and that i am total beginner and me being me i have opted to buy a used AXYZ 4008 YOM 2000, hey go big or go home i say..

    Anyway after trying to get information from AXYZ about updating the software they just send stupid links to software and answer the question i am asking... which is.

    can i just update the pc and buy new software without having to update anything on the machine (AMC) and also could i just buy the USB to RS485 converter off amazon instead of there seriously over priced version (£358 cough cough)

    the machine is running the old version of toolpath and what other options do i have to update to??

    many thanks in advance
    chris

    Hi Chris

    Yes you can just update your PC without having to buy anything. The reason the software will not run on say windows 11 is that windows no longer supports .net framework 1.1 which is required to run the older AXYZ toolpath and DNC software. However the good news is you can still download a copy of .net framework 1.1 from various sources on the net. Windows will not let you install it so you have to do it via the DOS command prompt. again there are various sources on the net that explain how to do this. Once you have .net frameworks 1.1 installed all the software will work as normal on the latest windows OS. (windows 7 to 11)

    I have not tired a aftermarket USB to RS485 so I do not know if it will work with DNC software it would be worth a try provided all
    the wire pins match the original configuration. If you have the older type AXYZ USB to RS485 that is locked and will not accept the latest windows drivers. I have a found a way to unlock these so they will work with with windows 11 ..... beats paying £650 to buy something you already have.

    Thanks
    rOCKit

  6. #16
    Quote Originally Posted by rOCkit View Post
    Hi Chris

    Yes you can just update your PC without having to buy anything. The reason the software will not run on say windows 11 is that windows no longer supports .net framework 1.1 which is required to run the older AXYZ toolpath and DNC software. However the good news is you can still download a copy of .net framework 1.1 from various sources on the net. Windows will not let you install it so you have to do it via the DOS command prompt. again there are various sources on the net that explain how to do this. Once you have .net frameworks 1.1 installed all the software will work as normal on the latest windows OS. (windows 7 to 11)

    I have not tired a aftermarket USB to RS485 so I do not know if it will work with DNC software it would be worth a try provided all
    the wire pins match the original configuration. If you have the older type AXYZ USB to RS485 that is locked and will not accept the latest windows drivers. I have a found a way to unlock these so they will work with with windows 11 ..... beats paying £650 to buy something you already have.

    Thanks
    rOCKit
    I have successfully used a cheap aftermarket USB to RS485 dongle. The secret is to ignore the red wire coming off of the AXYZ DSub 9 connector as that is 5 volts and will fry your dongle. I know this from experience!
    All you need are the white and green wires which are TX and RX and the black which is ground. I had to flip the green and white after initially hooking them up in order to get them speaking properly but other than that the machine connected through Port 4 on my Windows 10pro Micro computer flawlessly.
    Running DNC allows for the computer to "find" the machine and then using AMC File transfer you can install whatever nc code you wish to cut.
    There is obviously more to it than just that and, as described above, you do need to install the .netframeworks 1.1 for any of this to work.
    As for assigning which port to use on your laptop there are a plethora of instructional videos online that will guide you through that easily.
    I use the post processor that comes within Fusion 360 and have had zero issues using my machine since.
    If you're missing any software let me know as I may be able to help.
    Ken

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