Missing information for Mach3 settings

[dazp1976]

That was the whole reason for setting this system up. The machine was already working fine using GRBL, USB and no problems from the plasma. The only problem I had was that the gantry was so wide that it didn't stay square, so that is why i wanted to have Y and A slaved together for homing. I know that GRBL 1.1h also has slave options, but wanted a change from using UGCS.

I do have another board that has a parallel port, I might give that a try, maybe it has the same problem?

Assuming there are ballscrews on either side of the gantry...... Could it be possible to redisgn it a little?.
Put a timing pulley on the end of each screw, belt them together, mount a single stepper in the center.

Mind you. If considering spending on that, may as well just get a different controller!.

I bet a cheapo parallel card will end up working straight off the bat.



You have to watch what you buy when it comes to controllers. Most of these non brands are rip-offs from others and it's hit and miss, especially some of the usb ones.
The biggest gripe I have is... Why do people still buy nvem / nvum??. Do they NOT read the forums or reviews, or do any research at all??.

Parallel cards are usually fine because the PC does the work and all they do is turn voltage on/off. But it all depends on how many outputs/inputs you need.