Does the computer download to the control box or does the computer need to be connected at all times?
65256
The pc is the controller. The box does the serial to stepper motor driving. You will see that there is some mention of timing issues in the documentation for mach3 software in regards to installed pc programs that may delay control pulses to the machine. This is because some programs, such as antivirus real-time communication inspection, can momentarily delay execution of another program. When that happens, an NC control code may not get execution timing at the exact moment that it is supposed to, resulting in an out of tolerance cut. Additionally, laptops will adjust their execution speed on newer processors to reduce power consumption, which also messes up comm. timing. I've stripped all of the programs out of my setup, except for Windows and Mach3, on an old Pentium 4 desktop that I bought for $50. The P4 seems to be adequate to run the Mach3 software accurately.
1206429
no. and good luck getting it to download. the computer always freezes while i download something
512467
yes, the battery is required when connected to the computer. Just tested it to make sure.
1809347
yes , you need to hook it up to the computer and update it and then at least once a month he needs to hook it up and update it..
1626048
To download it yes. I don't think to use it once it's loaded. Didn't really matter for us since it never worked properly.
989812
it is set up to operate on a number of computers, if needed a disk to download the software comes with it
681640
Yes no drivers or disk required. Just plug it in, wait 1-2 min for Windows to detect it and it works.
486462
Good question. Well it has to be connected to a modem or router that's connected to the Internet Mary.
1093756
Yes , this is a USB interface to the computer. Usually there is a CD for installation... but not necessary
1247856
You need to plug it in the wall with the electric cable. Then connects to the computer with the USB cable.
1501084
You need a computer and a monitor:) You will need an internet connection to activate the software
2006144
Yes it can connect to your computer for downloading as long as you have a USB port on your computer.
1071791
It is wireless and will scan to any computer you setup but the computer does have to be on, it does not have to be connected via the USB cable.
804626
If you order direct from Basic Talk it comes already configured and ready to use. Plug it into your router and plug in a phone and your are good to go! I plugged it into my house wiring after diconnecting the wire to the telephone pole and it activated my whole house. The short answer is no you don't need a computer.
1608978
Yes - the computer has to be on all the time because it sends the commands to the z-stick. I used to run it with InControl on a small netbook dedicated to a few other things. I ultimately switched to a VeraLite and dropped the z-stick/InControl.
2266903
Yes I believe it does require Internet to install the drivers. It also will need Internet to download any programming guide material.
45959
Plug and play. You may need to configure it in your control panel, but I didn't.