I have decided my next project is to build a small cnc machine. This is just to be a learning experience for me and I don’t intend to do much with it. I already have some stepper motors but am confused by electronics selections that are available. I know that I need motor controllers and a breakout board to interface with the computer.
There are 4 Axis USB CNC Controller Interface Boards that appear to me to be the same thing.
I only plan on using 3 axis’s.
I really don’t want to get into the whole Arduino route if I can help it. I would like to just hook the motor wires to the controller. Hook the interface to the computer and run linuxcnc and do this a cheap as possible.
For you knowledgeable people who have been down this road already please educate me as to the best route to take. Additionally if there is a great video or web site please share that with me as well.
There are 4 Axis USB CNC Controller Interface Boards that appear to me to be the same thing.
I only plan on using 3 axis’s.
I really don’t want to get into the whole Arduino route if I can help it. I would like to just hook the motor wires to the controller. Hook the interface to the computer and run linuxcnc and do this a cheap as possible.
For you knowledgeable people who have been down this road already please educate me as to the best route to take. Additionally if there is a great video or web site please share that with me as well.