CNC Serial Problem

These data radios are transparent to your serial data and are available in a number of configurations for power and protocol.

You might try Googling Serial to Bluetooth Converter or Adapter- there are too many hits to come up with a recommendation. I have experimented with one from B & B Electronics that worked pretty well for data acquisition applications...

There may be a timing issue, however. On other blogs I have read of timing issues with USB to serial converters when used for CNC, although I am not experienced with this.

Try CNC Zone forum, there are loads of threads on this subject, and Im sure someone will recommend a vendor, I about to repalce my shop computer, I will have to make sure it comes with a serial port for the RS-232 cable.

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/index.php

Jim C

Try B&B Electronics, they have many legacy RS-232 products. If I remember correctly, they also have wireless and radio modem solutions. Any of their application engineers should be able to help you. MRH

Hi Everyone, Thank you for all the replys it is appreciated. I have been going through everything, but still have quite a lot to read. I will keep you informed as to the solution I have selected and how it works like. I have seen a number of solutions but just need to see what and how it works like. Keep Well, from Adrian in Parys, Free State, South Africa.

I would tend to say DON'T!!

I think you may regret doing this if any problems ever occur......as you will be on your own faultfinding....

My suggestion is to note what interfaces you have on the laptop and look on ebay and see if they sell a Com port plugin.......get advice from CNCZone before parting with your money...

Or just buy a slightly older PC or laptop with a com port as standard.....they are usually cheap....