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  1. 01-24-2006, 10:35 PM #1
    nymachinist
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    looking for a 2 axis controller for 7x12 lathe

    Hi,

    I would appreciate any links or input on an inexpensive controller ($100-200), to be used on a converted 7x12 lathe with stepper motors. Should I go with a PC controller or standalone.

    Also recomdations on the size of stepper motors I should use.

    Thanks,
    Chad
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  2. 01-25-2006, 12:19 AM #2
    NC Cams
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    Check out "CNC retrofit" on google. That is a pretty tight budget.

    Probably would go PC as it is cheapest bet for the processing power. You can get decent PC's that will run a simple stepper for peanuts at a recycling center/computer show.

    Suggest using DOS thru Win 98SE max as these drive LPT directly and easily.

    You might have to do a lot of e-baying.
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  3. 01-25-2006, 04:00 AM #3
    JFettig
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    how about mach3?


    Jon
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