Hello Guys
I’m looking for some advice for a monitor to run path pilot on. I have just setup my PCNC 440 today and I opted not to go for the TS monitor. I’m temporarily using a 22” Acer. but I’d like to upgrade to something better that would allow the use of PP in the portrait mode, I’m based in the UK and would like some suggestions from Amazon for a good monitor to run PP on.
Can anyone point me in the right direction.
Thanks
Martin
Martin,
Here is what I have been using on my 440 in portrait mode and how to set it up. I don’t think it would be that hard to find this model across the pond.
Another UK person! I thought I was the only one.
If you’re not worried about touchscreen functionality, any 16:9 monitor should work fine. Unfortunately, I’m not much help if you’re looking for a touchscreen option. Monoprice used to be the brand to get as they seemed to play nice with PP (I’ve had one for quite a while now), but I’m not seeing them on Amazon anymore.
Shock horror there are now 3 of us in the UK with a 440. I’m down near Newbury where are you two ?
I’m on the west coast of Scotland up in the highlands….
Should we start a WhatsApp group? I know of another gentleman up here in Scotland with a 440, that makes four of us… I’m sure we have lots to share with each other, I’m a complete novice to the world of CNC…
I know David Lomes has a 440 and Watchmaker Mike runs a 770 or 1100 in Church Stretton. Steam Workshop in West Yorks have an 1100. There are a few of us around. It would be useful to be able to compare notes with other owners. I run a blog at www.altrish.co.uk
I’m making watches down near St. Albans. I have an 1100mx. I am still working on the first one.
I’m using an Asus VT229H in portrait mode on a shop built machine running PathPilot.
Touch screen works fine.
Bought direct from Asus in Canada. Might be an option in UK as well to avoid Amazon upcharges.
Hello Guys
Thanks for all the help regarding monitors for my PCNC 440.
I’ve installed a lovely 24” MSI gaming monitor and in the portrait mode its looks absolutely fantastic!!
Thanks for all your help guys!!
Martin
it’s quite the transformation
Does it matter which controller I have. Mine is an earlier series 3 pnc1100. originally shipped with mach3. I did have to replace a card of some type when upgrading.
I upgraded to PathPilot when that became available and am using a 22” monitor from an earlier PC I had. But the portrait mode doesn’t work. Do I need a newer video card or more memory?
Dave
@David_Trader this style of controller PC?
That’s what I have. Portrait and touchscreen both work fine on it and everything I did to get it working are in the referenced thread.
That workbench is way too clean 
Not using a touch screen yet. Thanks for the info.
Dave
