Thoughts on PC Based Control Retrofit - very low cost drivers
Posted by
Doug Fortune
on 2001-05-03 22:52:47 UTC
Marty Escarcega wrote:
If cost is the over-riding concern, I just found the Worlds lowest
priced 2 Amp drive at US$17.50 (see Alzanti on my website).
<Tongue in cheek> As 2 amps is a bit light for a Bridgeport, you
might have to gear down quite a bit or perhaps use two drivers
(and two motors) per axis... But you'll certainly stay within budget!
Doug Fortune
http://www.cncKITS.com
> my target number is $1000 or less <for the CNC conversion>Hi Marty:
If cost is the over-riding concern, I just found the Worlds lowest
priced 2 Amp drive at US$17.50 (see Alzanti on my website).
<Tongue in cheek> As 2 amps is a bit light for a Bridgeport, you
might have to gear down quite a bit or perhaps use two drivers
(and two motors) per axis... But you'll certainly stay within budget!
Doug Fortune
http://www.cncKITS.com