Hey guys, so heres my situation. I bought a CNC kit from Ebay months ago. The kit is what got me started and got me into CNC. I have been using my current set-up and it's ok, but really lacking.
I contacted the designer of these boards and he was actually really impressed with the kind speeds I was getting. My "max" speed for jogging was 14 in/min. Could I ever run that with software? No way, if I ran more then 9 I would skip steps. I don't like too even run more then 6 or so...Why take the chance of messing up parts, which I have....do too lost steps etc.
Anyway, so my current system worked out ok. But I find myself needing quicker speeds. Maybe not faster cutting speeds really because I work with Aluminum; Oh by the way: I'm using a TAIG CNC. But faster speeds with smaller cuts would be better. So I run velocities now at around 4 in/min and my rapids are plunges and movements are slow.
The boards I have are not meant for anything fast. (No one will know what kind of boards I have so I won't even bother posting)
But here's more information: My power supply is a 150 Watt, 9VDC 17amp supply. I run a C11 multifunction BOB which my drivers are then connected too. I want too find newer and faster boards for each axis (3 axis); My goals are too achieve much higher speeds, much higher so that I can get more work done without waiting around. I here some people running at 40 in/min. Maybe not cutting, but I want too be able too plunge and move too different points within my program or part I design without skipping steps and creating parts quicker.
Along with the new boards, I assume i'm going too need a new power supply. I need something bigger and more powerful and something that will work with better drivers. I also want too find drivers that will be compatible with the C11 and won't take much too set-up. My stepper motors are 8 wires ea' and have 290 oz of torque.
Can people please try and post links too different boards that can help me out! I'm in need of more speed and quicker production time. 3 in/mins doesn't cut it anymore.
Please advise, thanks!
-Jason