Hello all,
I'm new to this site but have been doing CNC and equipment conversions for some time. I currently have an X3 Mill converted to 4 axis CNC with the CNC-Fusion Deluxe kit. I will say that this kit works very well and goes together quickly.
I also have a Taig micro-lathe I converted to CNC several years ago and just purchased a new 10x22 Lathe from Grizzly. I am in the process of adding steppers to the new lathe but plan on keeping the original gears and lead screws so I can do threading. I still have to add a spindle encoder for synchro-moves.
Everything is running from a single PC with Linux and EMC2 2.2.5 and 3 parallel ports. On port is for the lathe and the other for the Mill. I also use Dolphin PartMaster CAD/CAM for the Mill.
I'd be interested in knowing what others have done with their equipment and any projects they've done that might be interesting. I am just a hobbyist with an extensive programming and hardware background and a MS in applied mathematics (mainly trig. and geometry so G-Code is easy for me). I live in the KC area so would be interested in meeting people of similar interests. I have training in electronics too so I build some of the parts myself though commercial stuff is usually cheaper and easier to use.
I hope to contribute to this forum and look forward to seeing what others are doing.
Ron