Hey everyone,
I'm building a combination 3 axis router/4 axis hotwire cutter.
It's a roughly 3 ft x axis, 4.5 ft y axis and 8 inch z axis. There are individual motors driving the x and z axis on each side for the hotwire cutter function in which case the y axis is removed and a hotwire is stretched between the 2 z axis. When being used as a cnc router both z axis move together. See attached image. In any case although I only have 4 axis there are 5 motors so I think getting a 5 axis controller is the way to go. I don't know much about the electronic side of things. Building the mechanical part is within my skill set but need help with the rest. So could i get some recommendations for the controller board (I have Nema 23 motors already). I'm guessing I will also need drivers for the motors? And a power supply of some type?

Thanks in advance for the help