UCCNC Configuration for THC-3 Ver.4 (BETA)

SETTING UP MPG2/3/4 OVER LPT2 USING MACH3

For this implementation, the optional C22 - Pendant Interface Board is required.  This board takes power from the USB port for powering the Pendant's circuit and also buffers all the signals to ensure reliable operation.  The board also has a relay for wiring a disable circuit at the hardware level.

This setup and brains are for an MPG4 but can be used for an MPG2.  The only difference between MPG2 and MPG4 is that MPG4 has more wires and connections for the 5th and 6th axis.

It is recommended that you upgrade Mach3 to at least version: Mach3 R3.042.038. In previous versions, there could be an axis run-away problem if jogging is disabled while an axis is moving.

The C22 board does the following

Mach4 and ESS Plugin Configuration for THC-3

Recommendations:

• The configuration you did on the initial Step by Step instructions for Mach3 or Mach4 configured the control software and plugin, you just need to set the max spindle speed.
• Keep

Recommendations:

• The configuration you did on the initial Step by Step instructions for Mach3 or Mach4 configured the control software and plugin, you just need to set the max spindle speed.
• Keep in mind that you

Before

After

UCCNC Configuration for THC-3 Ver.3

Touch Sensor and Plasma Torch Height Control Configuration for Mach4