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We are aware that license is an annoyance. But please understand us.
PlanetCNC TNG software works only with Mk3 series of controllers: Mk3, Mk3/4 and Mk3ECO.
You cannot use PlanetCNC TNG software with Mk2,Mk2/4, and Mk1 controllers!
You cannot use PlanetCNC TNG software with Mk2,Mk2/4, and Mk1 controllers!
To obtain your PlanetCNC TNG license please follow steps below(follow steps very carefully and in exact order):
1.) Update your PlanetCNC USB driver to latest version: Updating to new PlanetCNC USB driver
2.) Update your controller with PlanetCNC TNG software: Updating PlanetCNC controller with PlanetCNC TNG software
3.) When you complete steps 1. and 2., connect your controller with PC, start PlanetCNC TNG software and click Help tab: Help/License Management/Activation Code Generator
You will notice that option “Enable computer” is available. With this feature enabled you are able to select your computer from Device list and generate activation code. We do not accept these activation codes.
4.) Select your controller from Device list so that becomes highlighted.
“Code” window will be populated with code that starts with “CU…”
Copy this code using right mouse click and select “Copy” or click “Copy to Clipboard”
Copy this code using right mouse click and select “Copy” or click “Copy to Clipboard”
Send us this code via e-mail when you will request for license. E-mail should also include some sort of proof of license purchase for your controller. Such as invoice, license code used for old software etc…
Your license code will be sent to you via e-mail.
License code will look like this:
License code will look like this:
5.) After you receive license code from us, in PlanetCNC TNG software click Help/License Management/My Licenses
Click the Import button:
Paste the license code that we sent you. You can use right mouse click and select “Paste” or you can use “Paste From Clipboard” button.
Click OK.
You controller will now appear on the License list:
You controller will now appear on the License list:
Software should notify you if license activation has been successful.
You will also notice that green light at the bottom right corner is now without X.
PLEASE NOTE: You cannot use old license with PlanetCNC TNG software as also setting files from old CNCUSB controller software.
I am a hobbyist and recently bought a MK1 controller board on eBay to see if I could successfully build a 3-axis CNC for PCB. I tried a few CNC Software Demos with the board and liked the PlanetCNC the best, so purchase a license. No where on the purchase site did it say that the license would be tied to one board forever.
My intent was to learn on the cheap eBay CNC board and buy a better one later when I became more efficient at using the CNC and software. At the correct speed to make a 3.5 inch by 5 inch PCB, the control board began giving buffer errors about 1/3 through almost at the same place every time. After some research, it was apparent that the cheap eBay CNC board is not fast enough for what I want to do.
I just found out I will have to rebuy a new license for a faster (say MK3) board, even if purchased for PlanetCNC. This is just wrong.
PlanetCNC need a warning on their site explaining this, or only sale their software with a board. What happens when a CNC is hit with a power surge and is unusable?? This sounds like a great way to cheat a consumer. And is very unfriendly to hobbyist, who make mistakes on a regular bases.