Control Software Version

[Gary Campbell]

Guys...
Some interesting numbers came up in this same poll for SB Link users. We are looking to get a picture of how the user base upgrades their SB3. Please select ONE

Thank You for participating

[steve_g]

I tend to “not fix it if it’s not broke” I need a compelling reason or feature to make a change. When I do… I go with the latest beta.
Steve

[scottbot]

I usually keep up with the latest version but hadn't checked in a while. I'm using 3.6.32. I have voted and am going to get the newest version.

Thanks for bringing my attention to it Gary.

Scott

[beacon14]

Same here, unless there is a reason I don't mess with the operating system. That said, I just "upgraded" from 3.6.5 to 3.6.36 so that I would have the most current version on all my computers for my training classes.

So if I had voted last week, it would have been 3.6.5.

[rhfurniture]

Hi,
I am still on 3.5.3.
I tried upgrading to the latest the other day on my design computer and it wouldn't run my interactive surfacing file. No doubt with a lot of tweaking to my many files I could make it work, but I went back. 5.3 does everything I want it to.
R.

[dlcw]

I've always been nervous doing upgrades of the SB3 control software. I guess to many problems after upgrades in the past have kind of made me jumpy.

Like other people, when there is a compelling reason to upgrade I will look at it. I don't have time to beta test new releases right now. I need my machine for production work at this time.

[carlosgmarroquin]

3 years with 3.5.14, and not one problem.

2 weeks with 3.6.36 so far, smoother runing, could it be?

Carlos

[phil_o]

I installed a new hard drive on my computer and decided to install the latest version of SB. I had been using SB 3.5.18. I often use the keyboard commands to raise and lower the Z axis for bit changing. When using the page up or page down key with SB 3.5.18 the Z stops as soon as I release the key. With the new version the Z coasts to a stop. I don't like the coast, I want to have accurate control of where the Z stops.
Also, I typed JY 24 to move the spindle and decided to stop the movement by hitting the Spacebar. The movement stopped but I could still hear the Y motor. The software was locked up. I hit ESC to close but it wouldn't close. I used the Windows Task Manager to shut down the SB software.
These problems led to my uninstalling SB 3.6.36 and reinstalling SB 3.5.18 which has worked perfectly since I first installed it

[Gary Campbell]

Bump...

454 views and only 39 using the software?

[jerry_stanek]

Bump...

454 views and only 39 using the software?


I view it every time that it shows as been added to.

[steve_g]

Ditto, I guess that means 10 of those views are mine?

Steve

[hh_woodworking]

Well I would have to say that I have viewed several times too see what others were using. I wish I had a choice but at this time I'm just on the sidelines with no access to a machine at this time:(

[Gary Campbell]

Guys...
IT wasnt the number of views I was really commenting on.

At present only 42 people know what software version they are running or have taken the time to check the box. Seems with 5000+ machines and 539 active forum members, more than a small percentage of them would check a box as to which version they are running.

[ken_rychlik]

I did it, but some people just don't like surveys. :cool:

[kartracer63]

I'm using version 3.6.32 right now. What's the difference between what I'm using and version 3.6.36?
Does it make any sense for me to update?

[don_roy]

I'm using 3.6.34 I upgrade every 5 or 6 versions. It seems to work for me.
Don

[jerry_stanek]

I guess I can vote twice as I have 2 machines running different versions.

[calgrdnr]

OK you guys are making me think ! Not nice it hurts :)

I just got a 2001 PRT 48x96 . I have been reading the forum . I read some people are saying they run better with newer PC ( mine is older 1.4 gig with 512 memory and ShopBot version 3.4.27 ) ) I have a much newer PC that I can put in its place with 2.4 P4 and 2 gig memory. Should I upgrade it and the software ?


thanks for looking and the advice

Kent

[zeykr]

Kent,
If you have the original PRT control board, you'll need to stay with the version you are on (3.4.27). If you have upgraded to a 4G control board, then I'd say you should upgrade.

If you are still on the original control board, you should consider an upgrade to a 4G or the equivalent they are selling now if you can swing it - it'll make it seem like you have a new machine. I was very impressed when I upgraded the PRT I had at the time.

[calgrdnr]

Thanks Ken,

It has the original board at this time. That is also on my mind whether to go with 4g or other... I am used to Mach3 . But don't mind learning ShopBot ...
Will learn with what I have and hopefully upgrade to something soon afterwards.

Just trying to figure out which way , Bang for buck so to speak :)

thanks again. Do you think PC will make any difference ?


Kent

[zeykr]

Memory in your pc may be a little low, but if you're not having problems then I wouldn't worry about it. If you're doing a lot of 3d or get into ecabs or something then probably need 4 gig. Is your speedtest communication speed ok?

[calgrdnr]

Thanks Ken,


The computer uses Rambus memory so little more expensive to upgrade. I think I will just replace the whole PC. It is only running the ShopBot so works fine for now :)

thanks again Kent

[frank134]

I alway upgrade.

[Gary Campbell]

Last bump to top. Thanks to all that voted

[kubotaman]

3.38 for me

[bleeth]

Currently using 3.6.28 on "custom" PRS Standard. Any reason to upgrade yet?