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.