Hey guys,

I'm trying to build a hobby machine for the least amount of money...

So, I was looking at different options and found the Zen Toolworks Kit....

I would really like the Zen 12x12 but with the price of the Zen 7x7 :violin:
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Zen-Toolworks-CNC-Carving-Machine/dp/B002ARTLUG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1292458057&sr=8-1]Amazon.com: Zen Toolworks CNC Carving Machine DIY Kit 7x7: Home Improvement[/ame]

Then, I kept looking and found this kit
- 3 PCS Nema 23 Stepper Motors with 270oz-in holding torque,-
- 1PC 350W,24VDC power Supply,
- 1 PC 3 Axis Control Board
- 1 PC Cable
for $210 on Ebay

Nema 23 Stepper Motor 270oz-in,3A +3 Axis Board CNC Kit - eBay (item 180604783474 end time Dec-31-10 23:56:57 PST)

would the specs on those motor be ok?

I also have dremel (to get me started) and an old computer (should be able to run Ubuntu or XP with no problem)....

Is there some type of CNC open source design that would work with those Nema 23 Stepper motors?

Thanks guys!