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Hello all I have a bit of an unusual question, im trying to help my dad out who has less computer knowledge than I do.
He currently has 2 CNC machines connected to his PC using an AB switch box. which I set up for him about 5 years ago.
He now has a new lad in working with him and to keep the work rate up they need to be able to use 2 computers connected to the 2 machines at all times.
Now the machines are like massive printers in a way. Except they smash holes in metal and dont print... I was wondering whether to install a double lpt2 card in each machine but then connecting to the machine may be a pain.
Or installing a LAN print server with 2 outputs....
Any ideas if this might work.
Or any other lateral thoughts that I havent thought about.
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Hope someone get what i am on about lol
Thanks in advance.
Rob
He currently has 2 CNC machines connected to his PC using an AB switch box. which I set up for him about 5 years ago.
He now has a new lad in working with him and to keep the work rate up they need to be able to use 2 computers connected to the 2 machines at all times.
Now the machines are like massive printers in a way. Except they smash holes in metal and dont print... I was wondering whether to install a double lpt2 card in each machine but then connecting to the machine may be a pain.
Or installing a LAN print server with 2 outputs....
Any ideas if this might work.
Or any other lateral thoughts that I havent thought about.
View media item 51711
Hope someone get what i am on about lol
Thanks in advance.
Rob