Can I use older software to get this Microturn Lathe running

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ChandlerW
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Can I use older software to get this Microturn Lathe running

Post by ChandlerW » Mon 24 Dec , 2012 0:11 am

Can I grab some legacy software from here http://website.denford.ltd.uk/support/9 ... s-software
Use the Flashes.txt to unlock the software and use that to run my Microturn lathe?

I can dig up a WIN98 disk and setup an older computer to run the software.
IF all the above is correct do I need a certain cable to hook up from my com port to the 25 pin port on the lathe?

I have another thread where I ask about using Mach3 and a driver board but if I can get it up and running using the original software I'll go that route.
Of course I'm not sure of my options, I just bought the lathe.

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Re: Can I use older software to get this Microturn Lathe run

Post by Martin » Mon 24 Dec , 2012 0:36 am

What is the color of the seven segment LED? If it's red what version is the Eprom?

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Re: Can I use older software to get this Microturn Lathe run

Post by ChandlerW » Mon 24 Dec , 2012 4:00 am

2.0B/10/S/B/B19/JD5
The seven segement display is red.

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Re: Can I use older software to get this Microturn Lathe run

Post by Martin » Mon 24 Dec , 2012 8:09 am

I think that is a VR Eprom so none of the legacy Dos software would connect.

We do sell single user licences of the VRTurning software.

Where are you located?

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Re: Can I use older software to get this Microturn Lathe run

Post by ChandlerW » Mon 24 Dec , 2012 12:07 pm

Texas , US

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Re: Can I use older software to get this Microturn Lathe run

Post by Martin » Mon 24 Dec , 2012 13:01 pm

You would need to contact your local agent for a price.

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