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CNC-xPro v3 Mach3

Discussion in 'Controller Boards' started by Timtach, Jun 12, 2017.

  1. Timtach

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    Hi guys I have a question if the X-PRO v3 CNC Stepper Controller works with MACH3. Thanks in advance.
     
  2. Joe Santarsiero

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    No. Mach and LinuxCNC are LPT based systems that communicate with LPT based controllers to control stepper drivers. Xpro is a GRBL based controller with onboard drivers that use GRBL freeware GUI frontends to control them.

    Probably wasn't the best explaination, but I'm sure others will chime in.

    Joe
     
  3. daisosasen01

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    @Joe Santarsiero glad I found this thread. Gee I paid for Mach3 and got the CNC xPRO board....ugh...I guess I'll have to upgrade again...
     
  4. Don Kendall

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    You could just get Estlcam and have the whole package of software to control your machine. it is only $59 and works very well with the cnc xPro board.
     
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  5. Dominick Luciano

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    Does anyone know what motion control board/breakout board works with Mach 4 software?! I really like the software but just don’t know what board to buy, and could really use the help in figuring this out! Thanks in advance
     
  6. daisosasen01

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    You can search on youtube, seriously its a good resource. Plenty of DIY builds that have reviews on their boards.
     
  7. jeffmorris

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    Search Internet using these keywords "mach 3 controller board". Avoid boards that use parallel ports.
     

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