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27 Nov 2015 06:04 #27531 by Alfamayonez
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Hello there!
I just want use my stepcraft in Linuxcnc environment. But it can works only thru the LPT.
My stepcraft equipped by USB converter in X1 slot.
Does any one knows the pinouts of this slot to make a correct LPT connection thru X1 slot?

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27 Nov 2015 09:53 #27535 by Denus
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You can't use the current USB interface as it's a dongle dedicated to Win PC-NC and cannot be used for other software.
Best thing to do is to buy the Parallel module instead (and don't forget to ask for the corresponding back cover!).

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27 Nov 2015 10:05 #27536 by Alfamayonez
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Denus wrote: You can't use the current USB interface as it's a dongle dedicated to Win PC-NC and cannot be used for other software.
Best thing to do is to buy the Parallel module instead (and don't forget to ask for the corresponding back cover!).

I see that lpt module is simple roads on pcb no chip on it. I just want know pinouts on slot X1 to make by hand this lpt module.

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27 Nov 2015 10:07 #27537 by MrMaJo
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Here you can find a connection plan in German.
www.stepcraft-systems.com/images/Service/Anschlussplan-v1.pdf

Maybe that's helpful.

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27 Nov 2015 10:08 #27538 by MrMaJo
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Gelernt auf Stepcraft 420
Jetzt mit der Sorotec AL-1107 unterwegs.
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27 Nov 2015 10:53 #27539 by Alfamayonez
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Thank you!
Which pin is first on X1?

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