I would assume there would be no issues doing this rather than running an arduino?

has anyone done it?

I have ordered one of these,

5 axis CNC Breakout Board interface DC 12 60V power supply(High speed optocoupler Edition) + one DB25 caple-in Motor Controller from Industry & Business on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

to have a play with, at $27USD delivered no loss if it barfs.