Otherwise, suggests you may need to try rebuilding the MFT. If they are potentially recoverable but not deleted to the recycle bin, you can try e.g. We have links to our latest stable version archives and the latest version download in the DeskCNC Demo request response. If somehow your files were deleted, you can of course check the recycle bin. DeskCNC can create toolpaths from DXF STL, Gerber, Excellon, and Image file formats as well as Digitize existing part geometr (requires optional Probe or Laser Scanner).
I would update to the latest version or if you are already there, uninstall and re-install the DeskCNC software. DeskCNC was designed for a 3 axis CNC router type machines, at a later stage it was modified to enable a 4 th axis need to run an automated 4-axis foam cutter. DeskCNC is a Windows based CAM/CNC solution for creating toolpaths, copying existing models, and running CNC machines. If you have, it sounds like your DeskCNC installation might be corrupted. Still getting same "controller not detected" message.ĭid you test with all connections removed? I removed the board from the enclosure and it is now not touching anything. Its amazing the problems that changing screws, washers etc, can cause. You only have to screw-on the wires to make all your connections. If its a metal inclosure, make sure that everything is still properly isolated. Such as Geckodrive, DeskCNC or Rutex, and parallel port control software, such as mach2, Linux EMC, TurboCNC, CNCPlayer, CNCZeus and others. spm file) and move in into the corresponding folder under the Posts folder under the CAM plug-in installation folder. To use post-processor from the list, download the post (a.
I am using the serial port and the cable is good. The following is the list of post-processors that will work with MecSoft CAD/CAM Software products. I went through all the "Troubleshooting the DeskCNC controller instructions" on the web, and everything in this thread, and still cannot get the controller to be detected. When I start the controller, the "heart" light on the board stays lit(continuously)indicating that the controller needs to be reprogrammed, but when I start the software I continue to get a "controller not detected" message, followed by a DeskCNC error message "Access violation at address 00403953 in module 'deskcnc.exe. I just moved the components into a new enclosure. I had my system up and running fine for the past several months. I have attempted to isolate the problem solving to just those things that affect the controller at each step of the way from hardware to software. It is linked directly here and also on the IMService DeskCNC web page at Īlong the left column with other documentation links. It explains the why's and wherefores and how-to's of trouble shooting the controller.
The following link is a pdf file that is a step by step trouble shooting procedure for the DeskCNC controller card. IMService Discussion Forum: DeskCNC troubleshooting Document