I didn't have a chance to check the led status as my step up transformer dosen't have enough amperage to test it any further. Hopefully I can look into this deeper before I go any deeper. If I do gut it and fit new controls I'll probably go with a Xylotex controller and a 1 ph to 3 ph power supply f...

I just posted the software for the older Orac's (1984 and older) you may give that a try. I can say if it will work or not.

Adam

I wanted to share this with everyone who ownes an older (1984 and older) Orac lathe. This is the offline editor and loader program that allows you to connect a computer to the RS323 port. It allows you to program and upload your programs to your lathe. I hope this helps someone out. Be sure to read ...

Hi The deadmans switch is the manual turret rotate. The machine should move without the turret connected. Have you hit a limit switch. Try going into manual mode, then hold the left hand button on the right hand side of the machine under the front panel. Kepp the button held in while trying to jog ...

I have an 1984 Orac with the 8 position ATC on it. It powers up and goes through all the normal set-up procedures but it will not run either axis (manual or program). Looking in the rear panel I noticed there are allot of connectors sitting loose and they seem to be for the ATC. The wires from the m...