Clickhere to download the latest RetinaEngrave Software and drivers (password protected,contact Full Spectrum Laser LLC if you don't have the password)

If you purchased the USB RetinaEngrave control card, open up the control panel and just plug it into the Mach3 control card.  The Mach3 card is recessed into the laser and has a DB25 female connector. RetinaEngrave USB has a DB25 male connector on one end and a mini-USB connector on the other end.

The RetinaEngrave card is designed for easy removal to allow the user to run Mach3 with a parallel port. 

However, USB RetinaEngrave supports vector cutting and rastering and outperforms Mach3 so we do not anticipate this to be necessary anymore.

1. Mach3 Control Card Upgrade and 3 ft Parallel Port Cable (optional).  The Mach3 control card replaces the NewlyDraw control board and upgrades the motor driver chips as well as the laser power controller inside the laser.  The Mach3 card is used for both running Mach3 using the parallel port and running with the optional USB RetinaEngrave addon. The NewlyDraw control card is located in the locked right compartment.  Use the included keys to open the compartment.  The control card can be removed with 4 screws and no other modifications.  This allows users to change between Newlydraw or Mach3/RetinaEngrave as needs require.  Note: The NewlyDraw Program only runs when the NewlyDraw control card is installed.  Mach3/RetinaEngrave only work when the Mach3 card is installed. 
   
   To install the Mach3 control card:  Unplug the ribbon cable, the 4 pin motor cable and the 6 pin power cable.  Cut any zip ties holding the cables if necessary to achieve the sufficient length.  Connect these to the Mach3 controller.  The ribbon cable should have the metal contacts facing up when it is inserted into the Mach3 control card.  The 6 pin connector is keyed to fit one way.  The 4 pin connect has red and yellow wires which are labeled on the control card.  Screw the Mach3 card into place.  It is recommended the cables be connected first then the top screw attached and last the bottom screw attached.  It is only necessary to use 2 of the 4 mounting holes. Connect the Mach3 control card to the PC with a DB25 M-F cable (not included) if running Mach3. 
   
   Download and run the free 500 line demo from Mach3 from http://www.machsupport.com.  Mach3 is an advanced but powerful program and it is recommended Newlydraw (or RetinaEngrave) be used by beginners.


2. USB RetinaEngrave Upgrade card (optional): If you purchased the USB RetinaEngrave control card, just plug it into the Mach3 control card.  Both the Mach3 card and RetinaEngrave card are required to work together.  The RetinaEngrave card is designed for easy removal to allow the user to run Mach3 with a parallel port.  However, USB RetinaEngrave supports vector cutting and rastering and outperforms Mach3 so we do not anticipate this to be necessary anymore.
   
   Click here to download the latest RetinaEngrave Software and drivers (password protected, contact Full Spectrum Laser LLC if you don't have the password).
   
   See the videos on our main page for more demos/instructions.

For More Instructions or Questions Visit our Support Forums: www.fullspectrumengineering.com/forums

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