![]() Green light indicates that controller is updated with correct firmware version, it is set as primary controller and is activated, meaning license for corresponding controller is found by software. In order that software communicates with PlanetCNC motion controller, you need to set “Primary controller”. You can use software options and features, execute gcode programs etc.however, you are not able to control your machine. Green light with S indicates that PlanetCNC TNG software is in Simulation mode. This light can be lit in various colours and each colour indicates different connection, firmware and license status. If you look closely at the bottom right corner of PlanetCNC TNG software, you will notice that there is a round light. Now that your “Primary controller” is selected you can observe its status via connection light. “Primary controller” window will now display type of connection, type of controller and its serial number. To select your primary controller, you need to double click on controller displayed in device list. In case of enabling Ethernet option, software will display also controllers connected to computer via network: If you have multiple controllers connected via USB to your computer, software will display them. When you select type of connection, you will notice that window with connected devices will add new controller(s) to the list(beside Simulation). Select the type of connection that you wish to use with your controller: USB or Network. Lets start by going trough connection parameters in settings: File/Settings/Connection Without this, you will not be able to control your machine! It is essential that user sets “Primary controller” in settings. However, only Mk3 series of controllers (Mk3, MK3/4,MK3DRV,Mk3ECO) can be used with TNG sw. PlanetCNC TNG software recognizes all PlanetCNC controllers that are connected to your PC trough USB or Network ports.
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