[xiaphin]

I am a student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and am finished designing a 3-axis router but have encountered some problems. My group planned on using HobbyCNC.com as our source for stepper motors and driver boards but the University through a wrench in my plans with their policy. Every company has to accept a purchase order and well Hobby CNC doesnt. Is there anybody out there who can suggest an alternative vendor for parts similar or identical to these:

#23-130-DS8, 130oz-in unipolar rating, 3.6v, 2.1A, 200 S/R,
2.1mH, Size #23, Dual Shaft, 8 wire
Fastest RPM, moderate power, good for lighter duty applications
$42USD NOW ONLY $38USD each

http://www.hobbycnc.com/hcncpro.php board specifications on this page

Have found some similar items like Hurst stepper motor through Allied and xlotex for the board. Also I am on a budget of 750 for the whole machine and a limited time frame. The design was only 650 using HobbyCNC but I cant use them anymore. Any information would be greatly helpful for this is the first time anyone in my group has attemted to build something like this.

[WannaMakeStuff]

Hi

Have you thought about getting a friend, parent or relative who runs a business to act as a middle man (so that the University can issue a purchase order to their business)?

[SORCHEROR]

how much do you have left to get 3 motors and drivers?and do you need a power supply? I have everything you need,my motors and boards are bi-polar,which is better anyway
steve

[xiaphin]

Decided to go ahead and go with a middle man like WannaMakeStuff suggested. Everything looks like its gonna work out. Thanks for the advice.

[WannaMakeStuff]

Glad to hear it's working out for you - I am sure you will be happy with the HobbyCNC gear, and it has the distinct advantage of being popular here on the Zone - plenty of help and knowledge available.