Hi everyone,

This is my first CNC build so i have some questions to be sure I'm moving in the right direction.

The stage I'm at right now is that I've been able to communicate to the drivers using RS232 communication at the C1 port in OPMODE 8.
I've loaded up the profile for the motors and set the limits.
I'm able to run the motors and get feedback from the encoder in the motor.

I have QTY:4 of each of the following;
Drivers: Kollmorgen - Servostar CD # CE03260
Motors: Kollmorgen - Goldline XT # MT1502A1-E2D1

This is the extent of my working knowledge with the systems. our applications with the motors have typically single directional movement through software.


At this stage I'm looking for a controller but I'm concerned I'll grab something that isn't compatible.
I'll likely use MACH4, unless someone has other suggestions.

if i go that route i was thinking of going with something from PMDX such as;
PMDX.COM - Products for CNC and motion control applications
if that would work.

or should i go another route?
A lot of past posts have shown MACH3 setups using a parallel port. is this still the best method of communication?

is there anything else I'm missing?

Full manual for the servostar CD can be found here;
https://www.motorsystems.com/uploads...ion-Manual.pdf

Thanks