Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Current CNC options for Lathes with encoders?

On 22/09/17 12:50, aduncan@... [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] wrote:

> Mach4 and the PoKeys do the Lathe trick very well. The conversational
> wizards created by machmotion are also good.

My concern with Mach4 is the fact that 'commercial use' is something of
a can of worms. Obvious for commercial shops a full licence for every
machine can be lost in the running costs, but smaller shops doing the
odd paid for job? A bit like waiting for Oracle to come around looking
at your use of MySQL :(

> The M16 is a breakout board specially designed to lathes:
> https://cnc4pc.com/m16-pokeys-motion-motherboard-for-mach4.html

An alternate solution, but the pokeys57cnc expanded board is easier to
wire and no import costs. Just been told that it will not work with
existing Mach3 licenses when using for lathe side ... that is not clear
on the website!

> Checkout this controller using it:
> https://cnc4pc.com/catalog/product/view/id/980/s/mini-lathe-control-box/category/166/

My package can handle up to 5 drivers
http://medw.co.uk/fisheye/image/10092 but that 5 channel board is no
longer available hence looking for an alternative :(

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