Hey Guys,
There used to be some discussion of CNC here, but it has faded lately.
I've got a 2-axis DIY taper shaper that I made. The computer is Windows 7 32-bit, running Mach3 driving a Gecko G540 from the parallel port. It works fine, but updates to Windows 7 are getting few and far between, so I'd like to upgrade that computer to Windows 10.
I also have a 4-axis router in progress that will be used for pocketing and inlays. That machine is driven by a Windows 10 computer, running Mach3 driving an Ethernet SmoothStepper (ESS). It also works just fine, I simply need to spend more time with the CAD/CAM software I have.
So I'm considering buying another ESS from Warp9TD.com, but thought I'd ask what else you guys might be using.
I know about the Technic Clearpath motors and controllers, but that would require changing out the 2 stepper motors that are all set up and working fine. And that gear is pretty expensive.
But there are Arduino and Pi controllers out there running routers, but I'm not sure I want to go that route.
So I'm wondering if anyone has DIY'd a 2-, 3-, or 4-axis CNC lately and what controller you used.
Thanks in advance,
Gary
There used to be some discussion of CNC here, but it has faded lately.
I've got a 2-axis DIY taper shaper that I made. The computer is Windows 7 32-bit, running Mach3 driving a Gecko G540 from the parallel port. It works fine, but updates to Windows 7 are getting few and far between, so I'd like to upgrade that computer to Windows 10.
I also have a 4-axis router in progress that will be used for pocketing and inlays. That machine is driven by a Windows 10 computer, running Mach3 driving an Ethernet SmoothStepper (ESS). It also works just fine, I simply need to spend more time with the CAD/CAM software I have.
So I'm considering buying another ESS from Warp9TD.com, but thought I'd ask what else you guys might be using.
I know about the Technic Clearpath motors and controllers, but that would require changing out the 2 stepper motors that are all set up and working fine. And that gear is pretty expensive.
But there are Arduino and Pi controllers out there running routers, but I'm not sure I want to go that route.
So I'm wondering if anyone has DIY'd a 2-, 3-, or 4-axis CNC lately and what controller you used.
Thanks in advance,
Gary