Hi -
I have been following a number of threads in the website for quite awhile and now i am finally at the point where i can make a small addition and hopefully get some feedback and pointers along the way.
I am hoping to approach my project in four phases.
1) build of control box: power supply, controls, BoB, etc.
2) link control box to mach3 - test control box build, start mach3 config, hopefully see motors turn
3) modification of mill: ball screws, motor mounts, limit switches, etc
4) put everything together
So far i have acquired the following components:
g0704 mill
electronics from kelinginc: C11G Bob, KL-7212 PowerSupply, G201x controllers, steppers: 2 N23-495oz, 1 N34-640oz
I have very little machine experience (took a couple class at local community college). I also dont have much experience with electronics - home wiring is about the only thing i have been hands on with before this project...
Hopefully i can avoid the magic smoke i have seen referenced in a few threads...