I'm looking for CNC3020-800W info

[spmdr]

A New guy here.

I picked up a used Jing Yan Instruments CNC 3020-800W engraver/mill that seems to function OK.

it has a JY5800 controller.

The controller has a parallel port AND a USB port....that suggests I can use the USB port instead of the parallel port??

Looking for software and general use info.

Also, I'm looking for a Manual, hopefully in English, would be nice..

Not much luck getting info off the web...

I'm playing with Mach3 but can't get it to talk with the controller.

Thanks DW.

 

[matthewsx]

A New guy here.

I picked up a used Jing Yan Instruments CNC 3020-800W engraver/mill that seems to function OK.

it has a JY5800 controller.

The controller has a parallel port AND a USB port....that suggests I can use the USB port instead of the parallel port??

Looking for software and general use info.

Also, I'm looking for a Manual, hopefully in English, would be nice..

Not much luck getting info off the web...

I'm playing with Mach3 but can't get it to talk with the controller.

Thanks DW.

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Hello and welcome.

You’ll probably want to switch out the controller for something current. Cheap ones are available on Amazon. Likewise with drivers if yours are something special.

John

 

[spmdr]

John, yes, that is a last resort, at this time--something like giving up?

I have found some YT videos that give some info.

There are some benefits to the JY5800, the 4 memories (M0-3), to start.

Unfortunately, it looks like the source, MiB, has fallen off the face of the earth?

DW

 

[spmdr]

I've been playing with Mach3 and the best I could do is get the computer inputs to work, e-stop and the limit switches.

But the outputs were not moving anything.

After looking into the controller 25 pin port, I realized it is damaged and most likely why it was sold.

However, I still am holding out some hope for the USB port function.

So I'm looking for a Mach3 USB driver for the JY5800 CNC controller.

DW

 

[EricB]

Found this online @ AliExpress.com.

 

[matthewsx]

Updating controls isn’t giving up, it’s upgrading.

If you want to see what can be done take a look at some of the threads @JimDawson has contributed to or started.

There’s much to be said about going to a system that is current and supported.

John

 

[spmdr]

The JY5800 USB port DOES say "USB Power"

However, When I pug it into a Computer, it sees it as something needing a Driver.

When looking at the video of the JY5300, it looks like the 5300 does Not have a USB port.

So I can't believe the 5800 Needs USB POWER. But I guess stranger things happen...

But I'll sill keep looking for a bit longer.

Everything works/moves Manually, with the Pendent/hand held.

...even without USB Power...

BTW, the link in post #7 no workie for me...

DW

 

[Boswell]

If the only issue is that the 25pin parallel port is damaged, why not just replace it. The connectors are cheap

However, I am with others in suggesting that you take this opportunity to upgrade. It seems that there are several affordable controllers available.

 

[spmdr]

I did try to fix the 25 pin, but I was not the first one there. The etch damage was great!

And the surface mount parts and etches are small!!

If I had any hope the 25 pin world would work, I would have attempted a hard wire job.

...And I may give that a try before I scrap the controller.

But it seems I am close to getting things to move with a computer.

I really want to keep my investment as low as possible to start until I can determine what

I really want/need.

DW

 

[spmdr]

Seeing I don't know much about CNC, I took another look at the above video of the 5800.

I think I may have a better grasp of what the USB port is for??

Near the end of the video, they talk about MODBUS and the communication of the hand held BACK

to Mach3.

Is it a case that they ONLY use the USB port to talk Back TO Mach3 and still NEED the 25 pin to control

the axis drivers??

After getting to know more about the 25 pin then I Really wanted to know, I don't see a way,

other than the USB, for the hand held to talk back to Mach3.

If that is the case, I'm back stuck with the 25 pin.


As near as I can determine, to replace the JY5800,

I need (or the equivalent to):

-A break out Board (bob)

-A Driver(s) board

-Spindle controller/driver (VFC)?

-Power supplies

I guess I get to Study the DIY CNC world? Hmmmmm....

DW