I have a legacy crossfire that they no longer carry motion controller cards for. Is there a generic out there that’s usable? I can’t afford the upgrade yet.
Yes, look for Mach3 USB Controller. You’ll find a ton of them! $34 or so.
They come in various IO connection arrangements. You’ll probably have to replace the plug in connectors with Screw Terminals.
I’ve used this one in my CNC Router and it works fine:
This type is useful because you can plug in a dongle to jog (but I haven’t tried it):
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THANKS! I really appreciate it.
Anyone have any videos or anything to help me swap these boards out? Any help would be appreciated!
Which boards? Are you replacing a Langmuir Board with a generic Mach3 USB board? The help you get will be proportional to the information you provide…
Sorry, New to posting on the forum. This is the board I have ordered to replace a legacy board. Thank you for any help!
I ‘think’ the only difference between that board and the Langmuir version it the type of connector used to connect the wires - yours uses Screw Terminals while the Langmuir uses crimp type.
Going from Crimp type to Screw terminal is easier than the other direction but it’s still work. If you can return the one you purchased, you might be better off simply getting a replacement board from Langmuir. They generally have good stock of parts and won’t rake you over the coals on pricing. Pretty fast service too.
EDIT: Whoops, I went back to read the original post. I think it’s worthwhile checking with LS just in case.
If you want to keep this new board, then each wire needs to be cut from its original connector, stripped, and inserted into the Screw Terminal and tightened. IIRC both boards are labeled at the connector so you can verify that the same signal is on the same pin.
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Awesome! Yeah I emailed LS about a replacement board but they no longer stock legacy boards. That’s why I was gonna try this route since I can’t afford to update the box right now.
