Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Bridgeport retrofit

Tom wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I have a Bridgeport Series I with stepper motors and a BOSS 5 or 6 Control
> that has died. I would like to convert the machine over to a PC control
> running CNCPro or other software package. I have two questions.

> 2. Are there any inexpensive stepper drivers that would drive those
> prehistoric looking steppers?

I believe that Mariss at Geckodrive is developing a 170v driver
board that will do the job using EMC and Linux. With some luck
and hard work, the board should be available in January, or so I
understand.

JerryK