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I have a imservice 12x12 router with servo motors I need to replace the control box and software with something more user friendly the machine is sturdy and tight any suggestions will help. Mostly all I do is engraving like clock faces.
 
Mach 3/4 with a smoothstepper and your current servos would be a likely candidate. Please post pictures of your current cabinet plus any details of the motors and drives. I've done a number of cabinet builds and would be happy to point you in the right direction.
 
I'd check these guys too
http://www.centroidcnc.com/

I use a far more complex control made for industry but follow the hobby market a bit. IMHO, Mach is in decline, it used to be the best for hobbyists but the software was sold to another company and the transfer has not worked out well.

You would be wise to read a few hundred posts over on cnczone.com

Karl
 
+1 for Mach3. I don't disagree with Karl_T about the long term future of the MACH product but for now it meets my needs as a hobbiest and I like that there are customizations that are available (like screen sets) and plug-ins (like Probe-it). Worth looking around at other options but MACH is still a good choice for home built hobby level. there is a Linux based controller that I have heard about that might be worth looking into, seems to have a following.
 
Agreed. If you need a platform that will have future lifetime, then maybe Mach isn't your software, but if you want to make this machine run, I'm not sure there is an easier option on the market right now.
 
I have and have used Mach for years. It works ok. I later went with a UC100 and UC400 controllers and use UCCNC. The ethernet connection solves a number of parallel port and USB issues. Also do some research on Mach and it's compatibility to use a newer computer (without a printer port) and more importantly newer versions of windows. You driver selection can be pretty important. I'm pleased with UCCNC which I use on a router, mill and a plasma table.
 
Just FYI, I use Mach3 on a modern Windows 10 computer and use Ethernet to talk to the Smoothstepper controller.
 
Boswell said:
Just FYI, I use Mach3 on a modern Windows 10 computer and use Ethernet to talk to the Smoothstepper controller.
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Same here. Very stable operation and you can easily use a laptop for this purpose. I run high performace AC servos @ 3MHz step rates without issues
 
Thanks to all of you for your great input I will post photos and more information soon
Sherwood
 
macardoso said:
Same here. Very stable operation and you can easily use a laptop for this purpose. I run high performace AC servos @ 3MHz step rates without issues
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+1 here as well. I've used the USB smoothstepper, ethernet smoothstepper, and the UC100 controller. All work perfectly with mach3
 
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