Originally Posted by
Jakar
Ok so I got a 500 euro budget. Now i intend to buy the Leadshine MX3660 controller. So if i understood correctly I now need a 20-60v power supply and a computer with mach3 or linux cnc? How do I set up the connection between the controller and the computer? Over a communication port?
You will need a power supply with multiple voltage outputs. The 3660 will operate at its best at 56v, however you will need 5,12 or 24 v to run any relays. It does put out the 0-10v for the spindle speed control with no additional power supplies.
There are 2 ways to communicate with your controller. Get a computer with a parallel port or buy a Smoothstepper or equivalent to run it from an Ethernet or USB. I would recommend the Ethernet over USB.
Nothing wrong with PP controlled machines but higher signal rates will be available via USB or Ethernet.
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