I am fitting 3x750w servos and 1x1.8kw servo (spinde) to an RF-45. I'd later like to use two or more steppers to do a very basic tool changer.
Are there budget motion controllers out there that work pretty well?
I like the look of LinuxCNC but is it really hard for a beginner? Mach 3 looks nice but costs a bit - and is perhaps too simple, though I won't find it that way for a while.
I think I could get an old PC to sit beside my mill permanently pretty cheaply.
Do I need to get 6 axis motion controller + software for my xyz axis, spindle and two steppers?
Thanks.