Re: Noob questions about Syil X4
Take look at the cost of mechanical conversion pieces for your X3 (ballscrew, nuts) vs the cost of the X4. Assuming that you would have to buy a new Breakout Board (BOB), Power Supply, and Stepper motor drivers for the X4 (although they might still be functional), that would hep make the decision. Now throw in the amount of time it would take to do the mechanical conversion (Journey Man might help you with that SWAG)... and how much your time is worth, and how much opportunity cost might be involved (how many parts you could sell if you had an all up round machine).
The X4 looks like it would be a short cut in time, because the mechanical components are all there. Rigging up the electronics, if you have to replace them all, isn't nearly as much work.
Tim
Tormach 1100-3, Grizzly G0709 lathe, Clausing 8520 mill, SolidWorks, HSMWorks.