You could in theory properly run a machine with stepper drives with a USB interface, but you likely cannot do it and enjoy the benefits of servos with a USB interface. The reason for the parallel port is due to its real time bi-directional capability (USB won't work, although an interface could be done with ethernet) and the fact that the PlasmaCam machines use servo drives with encoder feedback for accurate positioning and contouring. I'm not sure what the complaint here is.you can buy brand new computers with parallel ports.not a big deal. PlasmaCam recommends that you don't use a laptop with their machines. Not having to purchase a second computer because the Manufacturer wont look into new technology.
I have a friend with a $150k Router that run on netbui, that has been dead for 8 years.
It just requires 2 USB plugs Input and Output you can run Parrallel information over USB it just requires 2 channels. Like i said to address the issue with USB its a fairly simple process. Jim in the next year or 2 no computers are going to be coming with Parallel ports its a dead technology.
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Bottom line it’s a $10K machine with a great software package and does everything I need it to do – Go BEARS!I am more or less complaining about an industry that refuses to move to new technology. I do all my design work in my comfortable office on my very expense computer and when ready to cut I sneaker net all my drawing to my CF25. As mentioned my machine runs on a Panasonic (LAPTOP) Toughbook (CF25). Do you really want that great computer running your machine in a hostile environment or would you rather have a POS out in the shop? If you don’t buy a Plasma CAM because it uses a Parallel port it’s your lost. Great discussion here Girls – but lets look at this in a more realistic point of view.
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