7. Known limitations and bugs
Known limitations:
There are no known limitations in the current firmware version.
Known bugs:
There are no known bugs in the current firmware version.
8. Parameters and functions summary
General properties:
Automatic firmware checking and firmware update.
Motion control on upto 6-axis (X, Y, Z, A, B, C).
Configurable maximum stepping frequency, the options are 25kHz(with 20usec
pulse length), 50kHz(with 10usec pulse length), 100kHz(with 5usec pulse length).
On the fly configurable 12 pieces of 5Volt (TTL level) buffered outputs. The
current sink/source capability is 20mA max. per output.
On the fly configurable 5 pieces of 5V (TTL level) schmitt triggered and filtered
inputs. The input internal pullup resistance to 5Volts is 4.7kOhms.
About 1 second long communication buffer.
100% LPT port compatible pinout.
Supported Mach3 functions:
Jog.
Reference inputs.
E-stop input.
Softlimits.
Limit switch inputs.
Limits override.
Index input (extended function supports multi slot spindle
sensors, for Mach3-mill only, not for Mach3-turn!).
Spindle speed PWM control output.
Step and direction spindle control output.
Spindle and coolant relay control.
Charge pump safety signal output (configurable to active/inactive when in E-stop).
Charge pump adjustable frequency (12.50kHz in normal or 5kHz in laser mode).
All signals configurable to active High/Low.
General purpose I/O signals handling.
Offline mode.
All MPGs and encoders support. (2pcs maximum one time)
Slave axis.
Backlash compensation.
Digit/probe input.
THC control inputs.