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Test software, Micromill "Integrator"
Posted: Mon 27 Apr , 2009 14:28 pm
by bdski
I purchased a used Denford MicroMill "Integrator" and I don't think
it's coming with software, and the condition of this thing (working?) is
questionable - how do you recommend me testing this thing(the
electronics)???
And, could anyone give me a good summary as far as what software I need to use this machine successfully.?..
Thanks to all, and for any information given!
Brian
Posted: Mon 27 Apr , 2009 14:47 pm
by Denford Admin
We'd have to see pictures of the black box - this machine could have any type of electronics fitted (either by us, or by someone who has retrofitted another system like Mach 3)
Bad picture of the black chassis
Posted: Mon 27 Apr , 2009 14:54 pm
by bdski
thanks for your reply, I've included some photos of the system.
Posted: Mon 27 Apr , 2009 14:58 pm
by Denford Admin
This post has someone who asked the same question:
viewtopic.php?t=1898
as for which software, what does it say on the eprom which has a yellow label on it ? at the top of the box, behind the daughter board which has a big ribbon cable coming out of it.
Yellow label
Posted: Mon 27 Apr , 2009 15:04 pm
by bdski
Can't tell you what's on that label yet - I haven't received the mill yet - should be coming in today or tomorrow. I'll let you know and again thanks for the quick replies.
Brian
Got the # off the chip.
Posted: Tue 28 Apr , 2009 13:49 pm
by bdski
The Yellow tape label has the following:
denMINT
2.0.B10/S/B19-JD5
Bar Code (board) OC00193067
The main driver board, says SMARTSTEP/3 (OC00197356)
The main driver board has 8 orange screw terminal/connectors (if that helps ya)
There's also another third card that sits above the main board, and the controller card. This board said "OPTIMISED CONTROL LTD (issue 2)..
Software-wise, what do I need to communicate with this system, and I guess, could you give me a summary of the software needed.?.. (I know I obviously need a CAD program, and a CAM as well, but does Denford have the g-code intepreter/machine control, similar to say MACH3, etc)
I was also hoping to be able to get a users manual/technical manual so that I can debug this thing. Maybe a signal diagram (in's and out's)???????
schematics maybe.?
Thanks for your time and assistance!
Brian
Posted: Tue 28 Apr , 2009 14:47 pm
by Denford Admin
You will need VR Milling v2 to run this machine.
Bit of a grey area here though, because we no longer support version 2...
I'll pass it on to our US office to contact you
Ok - thank you
Posted: Tue 28 Apr , 2009 15:00 pm
by bdski
Is that VR milling V2 software downloadable/usable off the denford website.. I did not receive any software with the system, so I don't have a license file and will obviously not be able to test or even fix this machine.. Maybe since it's no longer supported, maybe you guys could work with me on a complimentary copy?????
Brian,
Posted: Wed 29 Apr , 2009 7:20 am
by bradders
Hi There,
Talk to Denford Inc (See details below) The cost of replacement software will not break the bank for you rich Americans
and you will have a good machine at the end of the day. We will always help with Technical problems wherever we can. As a starting point what does the 7 segment display on the control board ? a "2" or and "8" are usually good signs.
Good luck with getting them running
Denford Inc.
815 West Liberty Street
Medina,
Ohio 44256
Phone: 1-800-886-9750
Fax: 1-330-725-3297
sales@denford.com
www.denford.com