

Mach4 has been in use on Industrial equipment running constantly for over two years. The architecture of Mach4 is modular and allows for quicker development to expand the already large feature set that Mach4 offers.

Each version of Mach4 is built upon the same core. While there was only one version of Mach3, Mach4 is offered in different versions. When quality, speed, and the ability to use or learn industrial style controls and methods are what is needed, Mach4 is the correct choice. Mach3 was designed for simple hobby machines and still serves this purpose well. Mach4 was written from the ground up to be expandable, flexible, and extremely responsive for use with very large files. Mach4 is our newest version of CNC motion control software. We cannot offer refunds on any software licenses, so be sure to test thoroughly.Now offering Mach4 - Version 2 We have released the 2nd version of Mach4 Check the availability of a motion control plugin for your device before buying Download Mach4 Mach4 That ensures both compatibility and satisfaction. That being said, many of the mainstream motion controllers available do have plugins for both.Īdditionally, it is always recommended to download the demo version of Mach3 and/or Mach4 to test with your setup BEFORE purchasing a license. A motion controller will only work with Mach3 if it has a Mach3 plugin created by the manufacturer and it will only work with Mach4 if it has a Mach4 plugin created by the manufacturer. Mach3 and Mach4 use different plugin formats, so those are not interchangeable. Along with the device, you will need to download and install the compatible plugin that allows the hardware to communicate with our software. A basic USB-to-parallel port converter cable WILL NOT work. That is a hardware device that physically connects your machine to your computer and facilitates communication between your hardware and software. Instead, you will need an external motion controller. The parallel port can only be utilized in 32-bit systems that are Windows 7 or older. You cannot, however, use the parallel port with Windows 10. Yes, both Mach3 and Mach4 will work on Win10.
