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Boxford Duet Mach 3 conversion

 

I have acquired and Boxford Duet Mill unsure if is a mark I or II, see pictures. The original software is Dos based really want to move onto XP or Windows 7, i am hoping to convert to Mach3 control.
Any suggestions welcome, has any member done this? I have no problem with wiring or PC operation, being a electronic/electrical engineer, I am looking for advise on the best solution and control cards to:
1. PC interface Card
2. XYZ stepper motor controller card (Hopefully can use the original stepper motors)
3. I need to control the Lathe motor speed from Mach3
4. Limit stops
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I have from a previous project, would any of the below be suitable?
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DollaTek 5 axis CNC Breakout Board with optical coupler For Stepper Motor Driver MACH3
Mach3 Motion Card, CNC USB Card Distribution Board CNC USB Motion Control Card Mach3 4 Axis 100KHz for CNC Engravingraspberry pi CNC Controller
Padarsey DC 24V 15A 360W Power Supply.
3 x Dealikee TB6600 4A 9-42V Stepper Motor Driver CNC Controller Nema 17/23 Stepper Motor Single Axes Two Phase Hybrid Stepper Moto
 

I use an MB3 interface board purchased on-line from CNCroom.com together with an Ethernet Smooth Stepper motion control card.? The two together are an excellent solution and have been faultless on my mill.?With the MB3/ESS combination only a single output 24 vdc power supply is required, the MB3 has a 0-10v analogue output for vfd speed control and properly isolated I/O allowing 24 vdc to be used for limit switch circuits etc.
Keith??
 

I have started the Duet conversion to Mach3, very little on the net, So i decided to dive in, to be honest seems quite a simple conversion as most of the wiring has been done.
I have created a few youtube videos starting with Part 1, if anyone whats a heads up of my conversion.
Title, Boxford Duet Turn & Mill Duo Mach3 conversion (Part 1)
 

Perhaps a dumb question: Why convert to Mach3, as opposed to Mach4?

I’m sincerely interested in knowing your reasoning, since I may need to do an upgrade myself.?

Thanks!
Dave Kellogg
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Dave Kellogg
 

Hi dave, I have Mach3 on a old laptop running windows XP, which also also runs my Roland CAMM-2 PNC-2300 Desktop Rotary Engraver software, Mach4 is not a free upgrade.
Most of the Hardware I have chosen has been well tested on the Mach3 platform.
In my case Mainly boils down to cost, I am currently in between jobs,? my current funds do not warrant me investing in new software, all i have is time, Hence the Youtube videos.
The Total cost in replacement parts for the Duet is currently UK ?69, all parts brought on amazon. I did buy the parts some time back when i was working to upgrade the Roland.
?21.88? SUPERNIGHT 12V 30A Switching Power Supply
?23.00? MACH3 Controller USB MACH3 100Khz Motion Controller Card Breakout Board CNC Controller Card for Stepper Motor Servo Motor
?23.99? 3 X Dealikee TB6600 4A 9-42V Stepper Motor Driver CNC Controller

Hope this helps
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