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  1. 02-19-2008, 10:43 PM #1
    slow_rider
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    controller for small cnc mill + motor swap (emco f1)

    i own an emco f1 and i want to change the controller and maybe the motors as well. i'm wondering if anyone has experience with controllers that might fit well for this small 3 axis mill. also should i stay with the stock stepper motors, upgrade them or go for servo motors? will it be worth the trouble?
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  2. 02-20-2008, 07:42 PM #2
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    The magazine "Digital Machinist" (or possibly the sister magazine "Home Shop Machinist") had a series on refitting the F1. Check that out for some good info. Info on back issue purchase can be found at

    www.homeshopmachinist.net

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  3. 02-22-2008, 03:19 AM #3
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    thank you very much, i could not find the article so i dropped them a line, hope they can help. i'm pretty much lost in choosing a controller or motors
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