Starmill PC

techtom · Post by **techtom** » Mon 18 May , 2009 21:39 pm

I have acquired a very dusty but hardly used starmill. How can I get hold of a manual and software? Is there a standard parts list for the starmill as supplied to schools describing the cables, desktop tutor etc.?
Does anyone have a copy desktop tutor keyboard overlay?
I would appreciate some photographs to confirm which model I have.
Any help welcomed.
Regards
Tom

Post by **Denford Admin** » Tue 19 May , 2009 8:35 am

Is yours like this:
viewtopic.php?t=2047&highlight=starmill
?

techtom · Post by **techtom** » Wed 20 May , 2009 21:07 pm

Many thanks for sending the info.
My Starmill (starmill pc) is a newer model. Picture attached.
Any further detail welcomed.
regards
Tom

Martin · Post by **Martin** » Wed 20 May , 2009 22:25 pm

What is the version number of the Eprom on the main control card inside the black electrical cabinet?
It`s the card with the 7 segement LED in the top left & all the orange connectors.

techtom · Post by **techtom** » Thu 21 May , 2009 20:07 pm

Hi Martin
Many thanks for your time.
The version number is 2.1 and the information on the outer case plate is
as follows:
Serial number 50119 - 1
Date Feb 1995
Cheers
Tom
I have downloaded the various drivers etc. from the website and will try to connect to a pc this weekend.

Martin · Post by **Martin** » Thu 21 May , 2009 21:59 pm

Version 2.1 is a VRMilling Eprom.
The normal software for this would be VRMilling Ver2.31 which you can download from the Denford Website. However it will require a software licence to enable it. Did the floppy disc with the VRMilling Licence come with the machine?

techtom · Post by **techtom** » Fri 22 May , 2009 9:12 am

Hi Martin
There weren't any discs with the machine.
There is a mention of 'codes' on the denford website. Will this help?
regards
Tom

bradders · Post by **bradders** » Fri 22 May , 2009 9:25 am

If the licence code did not come with the machine, we would have to charge because you are getting machine control software which is key to making the machine run.

Our charge is £150 + £5.00 P&P + VAT

We offer no Technical Support with VR Milling Ver 2 when purchased this way as there could be numerous things wrong with the machine itself. It is always best to see the machine fully working first before buying. The term "Buyer Beware" springs to mind.

Knate1981 · Post by **Knate1981** » Tue 02 Jun , 2009 20:18 pm

How much will the VR Milling V2 cost including shipping to the US? Denford in the US will only sell VR Milling V5 now.

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Wed 03 Jun , 2009 11:48 am

VR Milling 2 is a discontinued product and no longer has support.

Any issues found with it will not be corrected in the future.

Purchasing this product would not entitle you to support other than through the forum.

If you were happy with those terms then I do not see a reason why we could not supply the software.

Knate1981 · Post by **Knate1981** » Thu 04 Jun , 2009 9:38 am

That sounds fine with me. Denford USA emailed me about the cost. Is there a version of VR Turning that is no longe supported that I can purchase as well?

Post by **Denford Admin** » Thu 04 Jun , 2009 9:45 am

VR Turning v1 is still the current product - ask the US office if they'll do you a deal along with the V2 milling - as long as you only want supporting through the forum.

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