Hi, I have recently aquired a Starturn 4, it runs off a BBC. I was wondering if anyone out there had software, and lead connection wiring diagram. My intention is to try to get it going, just to see what it was like. I currently have a Starturn 5, and an Orac which I am in the process of converting ...

Hi, I have a starturn 5 with an LB3 controller. I am trying to get Lathecam to accept the command in the LCD file, for the type of undercut it performs at the end of the thread. I am getting around the problem at the mment by editing out the undercuting lines in the code, which is not very convient,...

Hi,

I have a Starturn 5 with a desktop tutor. I would appreciate any information on how to get lathe working with Lathecam.

Kind regards,

Rob.

Hi, I am in the process of converting my orac to something like mach. I intend to ditch all denfords electronics, and substitute modern stepper controllers. I intend to use the existing steppers if possible, which are MAE. HY 200-3424 -310 AS. I would be grateful for any help as to whether these mot...

Hi, Dave The tape deck is an antiquated thing, it just contains a record and a playback head. On the main screen, when you select "store on cassette," the recorder rewinds to start then saves, overwriting everthing in its path. Over christmas ive read almost every mention of rs232 related questions ...

Hi, Dave What I meant by genuine was, is there anyway of verifing serial, or board numbers with Denford or other forum members. Pictures I have seen do not show or mention the rev counter in the fibreglass belt cover, which is painted blue not white. The heidenhain is box which enables you to load d...

I have just bought an 'Orac' ID plate says it is 1988,the serial no. is AC 1908 B3, the circuit boards have serial numbers 48121414. I have a number of spare boards that came with it, they have serial no,s starting 381---. I have attached a photo, if anyone can come back to me with any info as to wh...

Dave, Thanks for replying. Got it working, all programming correct, once reduced spindle speed machine operated OK. In the manual there is a graph relating to thread cutting which gives correlation between speed, feed and depth of cut, is there such a graph for general turning? e.g. would the spindl...

I have purchased an 'Orac' serial No: AC1908B3. (any idea how old?) Having not operated a CNC lathe before I am looking for all the help I can get. I bought it supposedly working, I was given a demostration by the seller, on screw cutting. The lathe supposedly is working perfectly, he had a problem ...