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Originally Posted by pHaestus
JayDee this will probably solve your printer port issues:
http://www.driverlinx.com/DownLoad/DlPortIO.htm
I use it to make my MAX6655 reader work with Windows NT/2k/XP
//edit looks like you have other issues as well though that mean "time to build a PC in an aluminum case" |
Actually I don't have other issues. My CNC software will work with WinXP as long as I use
Direct I/O . But that costs $30ish and I don't want to pay for it.
I got that program from you before but I cannot figure out how to make it work.
Here is the direction they gave me for Direct I/O:
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Q: I get a "Privilidged Instruction" error when I run the software on WinNT/2000/XP. What's up?
A: WinNT, 2000, and XP have security protocols which prevent directly accessing the parallel port like you can with Win98 and below. However, you can unlock the security for specific programs and ports using third party applications. One that I use is called Direct-IO, available at www.direct-io.com. It costs $29 but there is a free demo that works for a month to try it out. After installing it:
1) Open Control Panel under Start Menu/Settings. Double click DirectIO. Click the I/O Ports tab. Enter 378 in the Begin field, and 37F in the End field then click the Add button.
2) Click the Security tab. Enter the directory\name of the program, eg.C:\Program Files\EasyCAMpro.exe. or c:\mytmill\mytmill.exe. Then click the Add button. Exit.
3) Run the mytmill.exe or EasyCAMpro.exe normally.
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With the program you linked it gives me these two boxes in the attached image. What do I enter to make that port work? 378 and 37F is for Direct I/O but it has a completely different interface (second attachment). :shrug:
Any idea what to do? I am on ignorant fool when it comes to stuff like that. :shrug:
If I can get that working then I will use the aluminum box for other things.