I am in the process of my first build to get into this great venture, but have a question that I would put to you all. The machine I am building will be an approx 20"x40" machine to start and will be using 425oz NEMA 23 steppers with a 36v power supply so that I will be able to move the electronics up to a 4x8 machine in the future.
My question is if I build a small machine also using a dremel for light cutting and engraving out of printer steppers, would I be able to use the drivers and other electronics on this machine also. I was planning to pre-wire both machines with connectors that will allow me to detach the electronics from the machine anyways for portability and to keep the electronics out of the dust of my shop when not in use. I got the idea of the connectors from some of the less expensive Chinese systems that I see on Ebay (I do not plan on buying these as I believe in getting what you pay for).
Forgive my ignorance on how the interface works as I have been concentrating on the physical build and learning the software I will be using. Times are tough right now and would prefer not to buy two sets of everything just yet. I know that I can make another mount for a dremel on my main machine, but wanted the convenience of a small unit that I can bring into the house during the winter.
Thanks in advance for any help with this.