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Well it appears the old computer that was hit by the lightening has some kind of problems and will not run the machine so I have installed an old Dell that I have. I have upgraded it to windows 7 pro...

Well it appears that the printer cable was the culprit. I tried several different cables that I have around but they did not work. Found a new cable that I had laying around and have the machine back...

Yes I have tried different printer cables with no success. I will do some more testing today. I just can't figure what electronically could cause this. Most all other electrical components are...

Well I am lost again. Tried 3 different computers, changed out the machine control board, changed out cables and still can't get the machine to work. Each computer is a clean install of the software....

No I am using the Mach 3 program.

Well here in good ole Alabama we are deeply entrenched in the super EL Nino. We have had storms for a week now. Last Saturday lightning hit a tall sweetgum tree about 30 yards from my shop. After...

Just to update on this problem. I still have no idea what was causing the bumping noise. I tried a total of 6 different computers, some with fresh installs of windows 7 and some with old installs of...

yes even the fourth axis has the knock. Yes it all tormach defaults. I do have a stand alone version of Mach 3 that I opened up today and set up to run the mill. I only had a few minutes but I think...

I ran the driver test and it showed some spikes but the green status bar showed system excellent. Not sure how to capture and post a screen shot. Machine ran fine on the other computer running...

Will try to keep this short and brief. Several months back I had a lightening strike that zapped my control computer. Previous computer was a Gateway I think, non Tormach anyway. I replaced it with a...

I understand about the triangle to designate pin one on the connector, but mine did not have a connector on it. It was just a bare end of a ribbon cable with eight wires. The tormach instructions say...

I realize this is an older post but wondering if someone could help me with connecting a gecko 201x to my rotary table. My mill is an early one. #062 I think is the serial number. Anyway, my ribbon...

yes it can be used with the regular version of mach 3 if you set it up properly. I have used it that way before, but went back to tormachs version for simplicity.

Your plans for your PCNC1100 are the same as mine. I just wanted something to tinker with. I lucked out and found one on EBay for less than half price. It was an earlier model with no accessories but...

Just for the record, my serial number is 063, build date is 03, 2006.

Barry

I am having the same problem. When my spindle doesn't start, I get a fault light. I can lockout the spindle, put it in manual, hit start and the spindle will turn a little. I guess the capacitors are...

Thanks for that info Bluefin. I recieved the instructions today and can't believe I couldn't figure that out on my own. Probe is working as supposed to now.

Barry

Thanks for the info seanreit. I contacted Tormach. They said there was no xml file. I had to sign a waiver releasing Tormach from any liability if I change the config files. They are sending me a...

Thanks

Is there a way to change the settings in the ports and pins on the PCNC1100? I want to set the probe signal so that when the probe circuit is made the probe light is out and when the probe makes...

Congrats to both of you. I love my machine and I know you will too. Good luck and happy cutting.

Barry

Micsit1, I switched the shuttles between the Tormach mill and my cnc router and the results were the same. The contour shuttle and the Tormach shuttle had the same results as before. The problem must...

micsit1, mine has started working after shutting the machine and computer down and restarting several times, but it is not as smooth as the one on my tormach mill. This one seems to have dead spots....

anyone have any ideas for my above mentioned problem. It appears that some people have these working correctly.

Hi all, I have purchased a Contour Shuttle Express. I have downloaded the plugin from the Mach site. I can get everything to work except the outer ring. Has anyone had this problem and what is the...

Here are the pics from the EBay listing.

This is a great site. I have just bought a used PCNC 1100 of EBay. Serial # 063. It was not used very much as the original owner could not figure out how to operate it. Gave $4750 for it, a clamp kit...

I also would like to know how to cut a concave. Trying to figure out how to make a highchair tray for my grandaughter.

OK, I am into the building phase of my project. Pics to come later. Anyway, got my motors, breakout board and geckos. After a lot of searching on how to wire the motors, I have managed to smoke two...

Get the pre drilled ones so you can attach some supports. Thats is what I am going to use in my build. I will make some supports out of 3/8 in flat bar. I will mill a 20mm radius to mate with the...