Thanks for the info, My RS232 has a light brown connector with only 3 leads which connects to the smcu board , blue,red and green. I was wondering what software is the best for running with this controller. and maybe I have the wrong software. The light on the smcu board flashes quick 6 times then a...

Thanks Pete, Mine has the RX TX wired up, I did try reversing the connections but the light on the board didn't even flicker, Have not used the RTS/CTS , have you ? if so have you got a pin out list. The cable is a nine pin direct in the back of the PC with the din socket on machine. The only thing ...

Can anyone help ? I have 1989 Starmill with a smcu processor board,i have made a comms lead that when I try to connect the red light in the control box flickers for around 2 seconds - rapidly! - then on the screen it shows "SMCU is not responding".Also on the machine it shows Machine not datumed. An...

Hi, I have a red flashing light on my Starmill smcu controller board , is this normal?
I also have 2 green lights also - just wondered if the red light was indicating emg or error or similar.
Denford starmill 1989 ,any help appreciated.


Thanks in advance

I have a 1989 Starmill - non toolchanger which has a SMCU controller board, I am told these are tricky to get going , the machine basically starts up and the 3 servos are active.None of the functions on the front panel work to reference the machine etc. This did come from a college with a computer t...