I almost don't buy Masso because of this forum!!!!!
This is not a rant, but a post to anyone looking for an opinion about a great controller.
I am in Australia and somehow found a second hand Shapeoko, original form, old white controller, 600 x 600 machine size...
I started having issues with disconnects with the machine and the support guys form Carbide 3d suggested to purchase a new updated board...
This was my entry to GRBL and arduino based CNC (after years of building my own based on arduino mega)
Well, i looked around for other options and got a really nice openbuilds blackbox, WAY better but still needing more....... i started to cut aluminium and also made upgrades to the machine, Steroids...
I was looking for tool changing functionality and also better probing and lastly 4 or 5 axis control...
Searching the web i found MASSO, and remembering i used to be part of this forum (long time ago, 2009) i looked for opinions inside the forum, and found what other 2 friends told me, not mature product, lack of support, ETC...
somehow, being stubborn and after some YouTube videos from CNCNUTZ, i decided to but a MASSO G3
All of the sudden, all my dreams came true, all my issues flew away and NO MORE reliability issues, not even a PC on the control side of things, so happy...
Really...
I cant be happier!!!!!!
i have an ATC coming and this thing controls tool changer PERFECTLY
Support has been immediate and effective, i wonder why i cant see way more people using this boards....
i added my own version of swivel control panel with buttons (wanted to use some of the many inputs)
Every day cutting 6061 alu, making parts for telescopes, and Masso has been a perfect companion for me...
I am no one to say this is really AWESOME, compared with people that operates BIG CNC mills, i have only been on the struggles of smaller machines and limitations from GRBL systems, this controller won my heart as soon as the first chip flew off the bit...
This thing can control mills, lathes, plasma and laser, 2,3,4,5 axis machines, supports Linear, umbrella, and whatever ATC, the manual tool change routine is also a beauty, Tool setter, and probing, all flavors, the best, NO PC.....
I transfer the files via WIFI, the cycle start button begins the fun and she goes....
Not a glitch, and everything i want, it does......
I really hope the next person looking for Masso finds this post.... this controller improved my productivity, no limits...