[Raz11_VS]

Hi

I have an cnc machine that constantly goes down due to the controller.


I am after a new controller to run the same motors.

It currently uses yaskawa drive and I have configured them to run on pulse and direction signal.

I want reliable heavy duty usb controller that I can use every day.

I have used usb mach 3 motion card before but I would like something better... any suggtestions

[allencncrouter]

if you prefer handhold ,think about DSP b57 etc , prefer computer control ,think about Nc studio ,Xinguowei etc , LNC,Syntec 60CA etc , prefer button control with screen , such Syntec 60we etc .

What is your spindle ? Auto tool change spindle ? or manual tool change spindle ?

Contact with me on whatsapp +8618560201508 , more controller picture and manual can be sent to you in advance .

[Raz11_VS]

It has has an automatic tool changer rotary one but might changer to a manual one.

Prefably connect to a pc directly.


Thanks

[routalot]

If you go to a direct pc connection,take a look at LinuxCNC.It is very capable but it does mean working in a different,and in my view better,ecosystem.You just (!) need to enter the right values for the machine parameters-as you would with any change of controller.

[joeavaerage]

Hi,
I use Mach4 and an Ethernet SmoothStepper and my own build breakout board and have done for ten years, but used Mach3 prior to that. Mach4 is lightyears ahead in my opinion.
It must be said the overall function of Mach3 and Mach4 are similar, if you've used Mach3 then you be making chips with Mach4 in half an hour.

Where Mach4 differs, and it certainly does differ, is under the hood. Mach4 is engineered as a series of modules, whereas Mach3 was just one large chunk of code. Mach4 has a much better scripting environment (Lua)
and a complete screen edit function built in. This allows you to customize your machine at will, if you need it. Most people start with wx4Mach or wx6Mach being a four axis and six axis milling screen set respectively
and then edit that to suit their particular machine. In the vast majority of cases virtually no editing is required and will suit 99.9% of machines out-of-the-box.

As a general and cursory cost estimate:
Mach4Hobby License (up to five machines, perpetual) $200
Ethernet SmoothStepper $225 (There are six different manufacturers of motion control boards, of which this is just one, representitive of price and performance)
MB3 breakout board $196 ( There are many manufacturers of breakout boards from cheap through to this one, but its quality and features warrant its inclusion despite its price)
Total $621.

Craig