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Plus the centroid program has the built-in Intercon conversational programming- you can do a lot of in-controller programming for simple parts without the use of an external CAM system. You can also pay for remote technical support if you are really stuck but if you can wait a day or two and can take the time to type out your problem then most times you can get excellent answers on their forum for free. If you need support you can email or call them and they will help you. In addition to this- Centroid is a commercial/industrial grade product- these controls are used to build NASCAR race engines. I could find almost nothing but positive info on the centroid which is why I went with them in the end.

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I can tell you that after doing all of that research I will never install a Mach 3 or 4 system- there are A LOT of folks out there who complain of bugs and glitches- programs crashing when the same file has run previously with no problems, etc. I did a lot of research on what control system to go with before I pulled the trigger on the centroid product. At the moment I am leaning toward option 2, so I would be very eager to hear if anyone has experience with other CNC retrofit packages. I am still a bit in the shock/bewilderment phase of getting my mind around what happened/what to do, so I would most sincerely appreciate any thoughts/questions/advice anyone has on any of the above. Get rid of this machine altogether and 'upgrade' to something 'else'. Find another CNC package (Acu-Rite MillPwr G2, Centroid, etc) and replace the EZ Vision package entirely.ģ. Could I somehow build a Mach4 setup that would work with the existing servo motors and motion controllers that Hardinge is using? Is it even worth it?Ģ. Try to hack or otherwise rewire the components I have in order to get something to work - the spindle at least, if not the controller. Broadly speaking, it seems that I have at least 3 potential options:ġ. My research has indicated that the EZ Vision product line has been discontinued by Hardinge (I know from a previous issue that they haven't supported it in years and at that time claimed to not have anyone who can offer any technical assistance on the product line) and finding parts will be extremely difficult. Alas, the machine spindle cannot even be turned on without the computer being booted up, so I now have a hunk of metal sitting in the shop. At this point, I have a bad feeling that the motherboard is shot.

After powering down, I pulled the ribbon cable from the motherboard and several of the pins from the motherboard were fused to the ribbon cable itself.

When I turned the power on after that, it actually started to boot to the BIOS.BUT within 5 seconds I started to smell that horrifying smell, and watched in horror as the hard drive ribbon cable connection to the motherboard went up in smoke. I tried cycling the power (no change), re-seating the hard drive (no change), re-seating the motherboard cables (no change), and finally pulled the motherboard battery off to try to reset anything that I might have missed.

When I went to turn it on today, all I saw was a white screen - it did not even boot to the BIOS. I have a Bridgeport 3-axis EZ Vision CNC knee mill, which I purchased new from Hardinge in 2009.

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An unfortunate series of events played out today here in the shop and I am in need of some advice.