step/dir? What about linuxcnc? The ethernet connection is realtime - not buffered.
Check 1. Ethernet Based
Check 2. 24V system. I work with PLC control systems alot and like the robustness of a 24V system.
Check 3. Touch probe compatible
Check 4. Would like to have some sort of watchdog
Check 5. Ability to add 4th and possibly 5th axis later on.
Check - expandable..
https://mesaus.com/index.php?route=p...&product_id=66
$199 - 5 axis step/dir, 48 - 28v i/o, analog and encoder counter for spindle..
sam