Guys , Posted several years ago about this machine and have given up on trying to find its problem. It is an old (1979) Wasino Gangster lathe with 5T control. I purchased it and had it delivered by gent I purchased it from. After hooking up and powering up I got the old batt alarm, replaced both batt packs and same batt alarms came on on power up along with other faults. Have gone through all problems I have read about and wiggled giggled and poked till my hearts content. My question is I am considering ripping 5T off and doing a DIY retro so I can use this machine for a group of programs.
Can I use servo motors and gear on machine or should I pull oem equip and start over with stepper motors?
Like always budget is tight but I need to get machine up to continue my business and new lathe is out of question.
Fritz, any thoughts? Kill 5T and go PC based control?