Re: Need Opinion! Multiple Machines from 1 control box, Relays, Switches???
On my router and development system, I use an AB data switch between the computer and two breakout boards. Then I have separate ini (xml) files that can be loaded for each system. Switching motors to me would not work as each setup will need a bit different tuning to make the motor work right and possibly have different pin outs for different functions. This is also the plan I intend to use between my lathe and mill (when the lathe is finished converting) and as an example, the lathe will have only two axis whereas the mill has 4. This will free up 4 pins for other uses!
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