Mach3 converts any pc into a 6-axis CNC controller ➯ https://www.machsupport.com/software/mach3/
- Mach3 turns a typical computer into a CNC machine controller. It is very rich in features and provides great value to those needing a CNC control package.
- Mach3 works on most Windows PCs to control the motion of motors (stepper & servo) by processing G-Code.
- While comprising many advanced features, it is the most intuitive CNC control software available. Mach3 is customizable and has been used for many applications with numerous types of hardware.
At Doctor Data we have a wide customer base for this CNC software and the computers that are needed to power your machines. Usually, from $50 we can supply a computer with a suitable computer that will run Mach3 for your projects. Mach3 can work on a Windows 10 32bit computer with some tweaking, but if you prefer to use Windows 7, just be aware the computer should not go online due to security risks since Microsoft stopped making updates for Windows 7 back in January 2020.
Requirements if using the parallel port for machine control:
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- Desktop PC with at least one parallel port
- (Laptops are not supported)
- 32-bit version of Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
- (64-bit versions will not work)
- 1Ghz CPU
- 512MB RAM
- Non-integrated Video Card with 32MB RAM
- (Large G-code files, especially 3D files will require a video card with 512MB RAM or higher)
Requirements if using an external motion device for machine control:
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- An appropriate external motion controller
- (options can be found on the Plugins page)
- Desktop or Laptop with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.
- 1Ghz CPU
- 512MB RAM
- Video Card with 32MB RAM
- (Large G-code files, especially 3D files will require a video card with 512MB RAM or higher)