On Fri, 30 Mar 2012, Jeshua Lacock wrote: > Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:33:09 -0600 > From: Jeshua Lacock <jes...@3dtopo.com> > Reply-To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" > <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Parallel Adapter > > > On Mar 30, 2012, at 1:22 PM, Peter C. Wallace wrote: > >> The Oxsemi (well PLXTech now) OX16PCI954 does support EPP (I have one and it >> works with our EPP interfaced FPGA cards) > > Thanks Peter. > > So, how did you determine that address to use for the stepper config? > >> Why do you need EPP? > > Perhaps I am wrong, but I interpreted that the wiki was stating that EPP is > required: > > "Parallel port cards allow the addition of parallel ports beyond the > built-in port on PC motherboards. These may be used for realtime functions > such as software PWM and step/dir, or for user functions such as controlling > coolant, tool changers, relays, etcetera. Nearly any card will work with pin > changing functions (hal_parport), but very few cards are compatible with > EPP, which is used with parallel port connected FPGA signal generators and > controllers." > > http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?action=browse&id=EMC2_Supported_Hardware&revision=90
EPP should only be needed if you have an add on FPGA card thatq communicates via EPP can you just select the first LPT port via stepconf? I'd try that first > > > Best, > > Jeshua Lacock > Founder/Engineer > 3DTOPO Incorporated > <http://3DTOPO.com> > Phone: 208.462.4171 > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This SF email is sponsosred by: > Try Windows Azure free for 90 days Click Here > http://p.sf.net/sfu/sfd2d-msazure > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > Peter Wallace Mesa Electronics (\__/) (='.'=) This is Bunny. Copy and paste bunny into your (")_(") signature to help him gain world domination. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This SF email is sponsosred by: Try Windows Azure free for 90 days Click Here http://p.sf.net/sfu/sfd2d-msazure _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
