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  1. #1
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    Sep 2007
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    Opti BF 20 CNC kit

    I'm completely new to CNC milling, but I already have an Optimum BF 20 mill that I would like to convert to CNC.

    I consider buying the stock kit from Optimum for the BF 20 mill, but I'm a bit confused about which parts I need. As far as I can tell, I need to following items:

    - The CNC milling kit, containing the steppers and other small parts
    - A CNC controller box (the CNC controller VI)
    - 3 controller cards
    - The "PC-Dreh" software

    There are 3 versions of the PC-Dreh software - which version should I get?

    I already have a laptop computer which I plan to use for the software.

    Do I need anything else?

    Are there any pitfalls I should be aware of?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
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    We(Syil) will present X5(base from BF20) soonly.in this month..
    right now just make web and manual...
    i will infrom later for your regards conversion kits price.
    Direction,Commitment,Follow through

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
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    969
    Quote Originally Posted by syil View Post
    We(Syil) will present X5(base from BF20) soonly.in this month..
    right now just make web and manual...
    i will infrom later for your regards conversion kits price.
    will you offer support for the bf20L to since basicly the only difference would be the x axis ballscrew lenght
    The opinions expressed in this post are my own. -Les opinions exprimé dans ce messages sont les mienne

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
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    38

    CNC for BF20

    We can help you get your BF20 CNC'd. Take a look at our website www.homeshopcnc.com

    Contact us through the website and we'll tell you how to get started with either a servo or stepper based system. We can also supply preloaded ballscrews.

    -Rick L.

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