AXYZ new software ??

[rOCkit]

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