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As far as timing requirements go, you will first have to determine the latency of your computer.

This is done using the Terminal and running a latency test.
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the stepper default config for standard_pinout.hal is:

# finally connect physical pins to the signals
linksp Xdir => parport.0.pin-02-out
linksp Xstep => parport.0.pin-03-out
linksp Ydir =>...

I know EMC2 supports the use of image files. I have not tried it though. You have to turn it on as [FILTER], in your .ini file. Check chapter 23 in the EMC2 user manual about image-to-gcode. Well...

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I have upgraded my Sherline 2000 mill to CNC using the 3-Axis SideStep CNC Stepper Motor Driver Kit from PROBOTIX.

The process was fairly simple and took me a weekend to go from no CNC,...

I use DIN connectors on my steppers. They come in a variety of pin configurations and it is simple to wire up cables with a variety of wire gauges. They do require soldering.
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Yes.

I never have any success with .dxf . What is a good file format on OS X for interchange of CAD files.

My problem is I have a lot of Illustator files I need to convert into a format...

Take a look at CAMexpert. It spits out g-code but is a little difficult to use. They have a demo for OS X.

Check out: http://www.qcad.org/camexpert.html

I have been trying to export Illustrator...