[Mecanix]

Thanks for your input....i honestly do not know what the problem with the steel control box is. This only houses the equipment and can be tucked away from sight. The hmi side of things i do agree with you....however i see the computer and the motion control software as the "hmi". Installing a computer inside the cabinet is a good idea, i am just not sure people would like to pay for this....most guys i know are just using their laptops.

I was more making reference to "innovative ideas" with cosmetic advancements (see DMG's screengrab) more than just copying what others have done already. In fact you are wrong about everyone using laptops; most if not all of the folks I know went with the latest touch-key control solutions now offered for ridiculous prices on several platforms (alibaba, taobao, banggood) (see other kits screengrab). Those works flawlessly well in most cases. Certainly far superior than parallel/usb based controls (Mach3 comes to mind).

If you really want a piece of this market and have your efforts pay off, i.e. if this is really what you want to do/market, then I'd give it my best shot and aim in the middle (between the sexy DMG/Mori and near free control boxes). For one I'd l'd prefer buying a sexy unit over another metal box

[ericks]

I was more making reference to "innovative ideas" with cosmetic advancements (see DMG's screengrab) more than just copying what others have done already. In fact you are wrong about everyone using laptops; most if not all of the folks I know went with the latest touch-key control solutions now offered for ridiculous prices on several platforms (alibaba, taobao, banggood) (see other kits screengrab). Those works flawlessly well in most cases. Certainly far superior than parallel/usb based controls (Mach3 comes to mind).

If you really want a piece of this market and have your efforts pay off, i.e. if this is really what you want to do/market, then I'd give it my best shot and aim in the middle (between the sexy DMG/Mori and near free control boxes). For one I'd l'd prefer buying a sexy unit over another metal box

Honestly i am not copying anyone's work, i am in the electrical industry and the way i am doing it is just standard practice. This is the way i have been building control boxes for a long time
The fact that cncrouterparts use a similar box is just cause they doing it to the same standard.

I am listening to what you are saying though.

Mach3 is not something i would consider, been there done that, also no usb. My own machine runs perfect on Ethernet, that's why i am doing it the same. Regarding a touch screen, i will look into it in the future
Again regarding the metal box, the box is what i have to use to house the mains equipment, re Electrical safety. It can be tucked away inside the machine stand. I guess cause i work in industrial field i make stuff with that in mind. I am aiming for people who want a good quality, practical and simple control box designed with safety in mind.

ps....regarding the enclosure, i have designed my own aluminium box, nice looking compact unit. Will consider using it

Thanks for your input, it's much appreciated!!

[Mecanix]

Let us know if you need any help for either organic curves modeling, up to the dedicated fpga's verilog logic blocks programming, or even vnck custom automation kits (like DMG's). Lots of amazing resources and talents on this forum. Happy to see you self-employ yourself, I may support by buying a kit from you when you are ready. Push it man, grab that market coz CNC 'anything' are soon to explode in everyone's garage & homes.
G'luck

[ericks]

Let us know if you need any help for either organic curves modeling, up to the dedicated fpga's verilog logic blocks programming, or even vnck custom automation kits (like DMG's). Lots of amazing resources and talents on this forum. Happy to see you self-employ yourself, I may support by buying a kit from you when you are ready. Push it man, grab that market coz CNC 'anything' are soon to explode in everyone's garage & homes.
G'luck

Thanks will do

[OlfCNC]

Mechanix, you comparing apples to oranges. He is building a control box with the motor drivers, breakout board, power supplies etc. And you comparing it to a CNC controller which is basically a signal generator with a human machine interface.