Re: DIY Plasma table consideration
There isn't really anything out there that competes with Linuxcnc's plasmac config. It is the best. Here is the manual PlasmaC User Guide
A lot more info and help available on the linuxcnc forum
But a Mesa 7i96 ethernet board and a Mesa THCAD-10 will set you back about $200 total.
The THC is done in Linuxcnc itself using the torch voltage from the THCAD-10 and Linuxcnc's smart PID algorithms
Some of us are now adding an extra $69 Thcad-5 for ohmic sensing in lieu of a couple of relays because it then the ohmic circuit is 100% isolated from the electronics and impervious to arc voltage due to 500 volt overvoltage protection. This also frees up a couple of I/O pins.
There is some useful background plasma info on this page
Plasma Cutting Primer for LinuxCNC Users
Rod Webster
www.vehiclemods.net.au