Help again...

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Help again...

Post by 9080456 » Mon 03 Mar , 2014 22:35 pm

Hey guys. So I followed some previous advice and got a gender changer for my cable. Unfortunately it is still not working. I shot a video taking a look at the lathe. I was wondering if anyone could identify any problems? Thanks, let me know if you need anymore information.http://youtu.be/-Qvc6Kebqss
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Re: Help again...

Post by Martin » Mon 03 Mar , 2014 23:20 pm

Have you tried connecting using Denford Machine Firmware EasyUpgrader?


You can download it for free from,
http://website.denford.ltd.uk/index.php ... -downloads

It will search through all the ports on the computer looking for the Nexstep Control Card. If it fails to find it you can try Workbench which you can get off the VRTurning download.

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Re: Help again...

Post by 9080456 » Tue 04 Mar , 2014 1:20 am

Yes I have. it says it cant find any machine on any ports. and ill try workbench..

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Re: Help again...

Post by 9080456 » Tue 04 Mar , 2014 1:22 am

also, you mean the nexstep control card on the lathe right?

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Re: Help again...

Post by 9080456 » Thu 06 Mar , 2014 5:25 am

Does anyone else have a solution? This is becoming an irritating problem :(

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Re: Help again...

Post by Martin » Thu 06 Mar , 2014 7:54 am

Have you tried Workbench?

If it does not connect it is either the RS232 lead, NextStep card or the computer.

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Re: Help again...

Post by 9080456 » Thu 06 Mar , 2014 14:52 pm

I actually couldn't fund workbench... would you be able to link me? and alright, I'll check the computer. It's both a new computer and lead, so I'm guessing it might be the card..

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Re: Help again...

Post by Martin » Thu 06 Mar , 2014 17:45 pm

You need the VRTurning install which you can download from here,

http://website.denford.ltd.uk/index.php ... -downloads


Then you need "Mint Machine Center and Mint WorkBench Build 5628 setup.exe" which is in VRTurning1_35/Utility directory. You then need to search all ports. It will either find it but say the firmware is not present ( you can send download the firmware at this point to the card) or will not detect it which would point to a faulty card if the computer & RS232 are correct.

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Re: Help again...

Post by 9080456 » Thu 06 Mar , 2014 19:18 pm

Okay yes then I'm assuming it's a faulty card. I've used mint before and it says can not detect machine. Any ideas as to where I can purchase a new card in Ontario Canada?

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