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18-01-2023 #1
First thing I'm going to ask, is do you have a backup of the Mach3 config files?
The most likely thing to fail is the PC, so make sure you have a back up of all the critical files. Main one is the machine config (.ini file IIRC - it's been a while since I've used Mach3!), and the macro directory for that machine. Easy option is just copy the entire Mach3 directory to a memory stick, but upload the critical files somewhere safe as well.
Next would be to make sure you have a plan should the PC/control box fail.
Is the control box parallel port, or some form of USB controller?
I'd probably start by making a wiring diagram of the existing setup, as should something fail, it then removes a big part of diagnosing/replacing things.
Other than that, the mechanics should be pretty simple. Given it's a MD machine, they're not likely to be ideal, but should be simple to identify any problems and find replacement parts.Avoiding the rubbish customer service from AluminiumWarehouse since July '13.
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18-01-2023 #2
Hi m_c, thanks for taking the time to read and respond!
I'm fairly sure I have backups, I'll double-check. Regarding the control box- it's parallel port. I don't have a wiring diagram, that's a great idea, I'll do that tomorrow.
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