Test software, Micromill "Integrator"

bdski · Mon 27 Apr , 2009 14:28 pm

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

Mon 27 Apr , 2009 14:47 pm

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)

bdski · Mon 27 Apr , 2009 14:54 pm

thanks for your reply, I've included some photos of the system.

Mon 27 Apr , 2009 14:58 pm

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.

bdski · Mon 27 Apr , 2009 15:04 pm

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

bdski · Tue 28 Apr , 2009 13:49 pm

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

Tue 28 Apr , 2009 14:47 pm

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

bdski · Tue 28 Apr , 2009 15:00 pm

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,

bradders · Wed 29 Apr , 2009 7:20 am

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.

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Medina,
Ohio 44256

Phone: 1-800-886-9750
Fax: 1-330-725-3297
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