I entered all the parameters as per the forum common settings and tried Hyperterminal, I got 1 line of code sent but no more, using the same format I sent a short program back to the machine but nothing happened, I then tried various other DNC software I already had on the computer with no luck, as ...

Thank you for the tip David, I spent about 3 hours last night reading through various posts on the subject and printing out the useful bits so I am heading off to the workshop to implement the ideas, I will keep you up to date.
Regards Steven

Regarding software and controllers, I did look at CS Lab, nice kit but at the top end of my budget, I am currently leaning towards UCCNC software through a AXBB-E ethernet motion controller and breakout board combined, but I am still open to suggestions. As to RS232 and what I have tried, I am havin...

I have an Easimill 3, it cuts metal fine but I cannt get it to save the program either by RS232 or via the cassette drive, I have decided to convert it to work with Mach 3 what is the current thinking on the best way to achieve this as since I last looked it seems parralel ports are out and USB is t...

Hi to all, I am trying to get an Esimill up and running, it is a 1984 model with a PNC3 issue 2 control, the machine is working and cutting metal fine but the tape drive does not work and I cannot get the RS232 to talk to the XP PC so that I can save my programs, I have run Hyperterminal and done a ...