I have made the decision to CNC it!

Lets put it this way, there is some money coming this way.. so I am looking at kits.. I could not remember whom it was that you had mentioned that you had problems with.. so you prob know more about what would be good to get and use.. so if you don't mind.. it is time for more planning at least..
 
Well, I downloaded Mach3 and put it on the desktop anyway. At least it appears that it loaded on the computer correctly.

This weekend, I will be taking the mill apart and getting it ready for the conversion.
 
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ok here are the same motors and drivers you showed me but less money. use these motors and drivers but not the power supply (36v) and breakout board.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PROMOTION-4...207?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f1f5412e7
add this power supply (48v)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-48V-10A...855?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25768c91ff
this breakout board if your buying a uc100 controller
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DB25-Male-S...431?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4607987807
uc100 controller
http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/product_info.php?products_id=481
db25 gender changer
http://www.ebay.com/itm/25-Pin-DB25...549?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c65b8cb75
there is everything with usb control for $589.00
you will also need an enclosure fan and e stop switch.
steve
 
I have a fan out of a microwave that I was thinking about mounting. The desktop that I have does not have a Parallel, so I will indeed have to use the usb.
 
my thinking is if one could get the right motors and controllers without having to pay for the power source and breakout board that they are trying to sell to you, that would open the door for buying better stuff without wasting some of your money.
 
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