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An update on the Novaturn:

After going through all the steps advised by Martin earlier in this thread, the only logical option for me was to arrange a service call from Denford.
As this machine is being used for my work I had justification for the expence so went ahead and booked the visit ...

I'll DM my contact details

Please do quote for me Martin.

I'm in the Midlands, Close to Coventry.

Still no joy. All fuses checked as good and all connectors reseated.

All fuses found and checked. All still good though, so not the problem.

Many thanks Martin. I'll investigate and let you know how I get on.

Is there a Novaturn NS electronics circuit drawing or schematic with fuse locations on it?

More than 3 fuses iis great news. Hopefully the ones I didn't find are blown.

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Hi Martin

You suggested I check the fuses in our last communication, which I did, found 3 and all were good.

I bought a Novaturn NS recently and have so far not been able to get it running.
I tagged onto another thread about a similar issue, so in a last ditch effort to find some answers I thought it worth starting a new thread about it, in the hope it catches someone’s eye.

These are the things I have ...

Is there some other way to diagnose the system? or should I give up and do a Mach3 conversion?

Once again, I sincerely appreciate the help

Found 3 fuses and checked them all. All are good unfortunately

Not getting any other warnings or dialogue boxes.

I'll take a look at the fuses as suggested

Thanks Martin

So I made up a new cable following this connection guide

https://www.denfordata.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=231

It didn't go as well as I'd hoped.
Controller on and 7 segment display shows an E flashing
Hit the "Machine" button and get an "8" on the display
Hit the "Home" button on the machine ...

I will follow your advice and make up a cable direct to the internal board.

There'll be some pressure to get it right soon as I have parts to make on the Novaturn.

Hopefully I'll be able to report back success

Thanks for your help

Thanks Martin

So a new lead based on the data earlier in this topic then?
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I've been having similar issues connecting my NS machine to the VR Turning software.

Pretty sure the cable's the right one (it's marked as such and has the right plugs) but I don't have the upgrade software on the PC nor do I have the original discs.
VR Turn is Version 1.39.0.0.
Got the same green ...

I now have the PC that was connected to the lathe and it has the software and license, which is a massive relief!

I'd like to use a modern laptop if possible, so:

is the software upgradable? (I think it was 2000-2001 version) or likely to run under Windows 10 somehow?
If I just cloned the HDD ...

Martin wrote: ↑Mon 03 Feb , 2025 9:28 am Can you post some pictures of the serial label & the control unit.

Done.