I am proud new owner of an used LMS 3900 mill.

craigslist find, the mill has e240 stepper motor installed on the x and another stepper on the y. the a axis has an aluminium bracket with what looks like motor mount perhaps.

no electronics or other cnc stuff came with it. I would like to have cnc capability, but not essential. is it best path to go back to manual and purchase (or make) handwheels or go forward with cnc and purchase stepper motor drivers and associated electronics.

can I do this with some of my ardunio stuff?

I am old school Bridgeport guy and this is first mini mill for me.

I am mainly going to use this mill for learning more about mini mills,facing aluminum pieces, doing cuts in wood etc
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any help or advise would be greatly appreciated. what is the cost range I may be looking at for each option?