Computer specifications required to run mach3
Minimum Spec.
- 1.2GHz CPU
- 512MB Memory
- 20 GB Hard Drive
- Windows 2000 or XP (will not work on Vista correctly)
- Parallel port (Printer)
- Free USB Port
Recommended spec
- 2GHz CPU (Dual Core CPU's will run with Mach)
- 1GB Memory
- 20 GB Hard Drive
- Windows XP
- 32 MB AGP/IDE-E Video Card
- Parallel port (Printer)
- Free USB Port
- Front USB port (for memory stick drives for moving files)
We do not advise the use of on-board video cards or laptops as the power and memory management tend to interfere with the Mach software. Some people have had issues with certain VIA chipsets not working with Mach software too. It is best if any network adapters are turned off at the BIOS to stop windows looking for network settings while it is running Mach3. We have been able to run machines with the network turned on and sending files from another machine but do not support any issues with trying to use the internet when running code.