X2 CNC PARTS .... Best prices, best setup?
Hi,
I have an "X2" (Harbor Freight 44991) I purchased to convert to CNC.
I have read a mountian of posts on the subject and am still unsure on the answer to this question:
What is the best of the best for both electronics and hardware?
Here is what I have gathered:
1. CNC FUSION makes an exelent hardware conversion kit and the "#4" kit can be had for $550.00 (Anything Cheaper?)
2. Nema 23 425 oz steppers should be good for X, Y, and 4th axis and can be found for $49.00 each. (Anything Cheaper?)
3. Nema 34 640 oz stepper should be good for the Z axis and can be had for $90.00 (Anything Cheaper?)
4. A model #7212 - 72VOLT 12Amp power supply should be good to drive these steppers. $150.00 (Anything Cheaper?)
5. C11G controller should be good to go for a 4 axis setup of this type. $110.00 (Anything Cheaper?)
6. Geco G203V STEPPER CONTRLLERS = $140.00 x three!!! (OUCH!!) (Anything Cheaper?)
I am chomping at the bit to order the right parts at the right price but in these tough times am taking extreme caution and asking around before making such an important purchase.
Please respond with sugestions pricing and where it can be found for purchase please.
Thanks!!!!
(nuts)
Geco drive controllers....$$$$$$
Is there a cheaper solution for Drive controllers than the GECKO'S G203V at $140 x 3 of them = BIG BUCKS!!!!?????????
It just seems like alot to spend for what it does.
4 AXIS CNC Router or Mill Stepper Motor complete kit
IS this for real?
EbAY Item: "4 AXIS CNC Router or Mill Stepper Motor complete kit"
Complete kit with everything for $290 +S&H or $325 with BuyItNow
http://cgi.ebay.com/4-AXIS-CNC-Route...3A1%7C294%3A50
It looks like a good deal but seems to good to be true.
Anyone have the skinny on this???
4 Axis CNC Stepper Motor TA8435H driver board - for mach 3
What about this:
at $55 its cheap as hell but is it for sh#t?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=120372436003
Add a cheap decent 5-12-24volt PW supply and 3 NEMA 23 -264oz steppers and stick a fork in it!
My rough math says that this whole setup could be as low as $200 for the electronics.
I realize this would be a bottom of the line system but would it work good enough to function correctly for a very part time hobbyist working with metal fabrication???
Thoughts?