Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Small Problem

From: "Alan Marconett KM6VV" <KM6VV@...>

> I have a friend who just got a router from him, so everything should be
> ok. If you just want a driver, why not go to Camtronics? or Gecko's?
> The Rigotti driver I'm familiar with is Unipolar. What motors to you
> have? Can they be connected bipolar? MaxNC "Motion control kit" would
> be another option, if you need motors/driver/software (unipolar again).

Hey Alan~!

Thanks for the reply.
I looked at Gecko's, but they're a little outta my price range for this
first go-around.
(3 Geckos @ $120 or so, each + motors)
My *plan* was to buy Dave's driver board kit ($49), and then
buy the 125 oz/in steppers ($30 ea.) from him.
This would've come out to around $145 + shipping for everything.

The Camtronics kit for 3 axis is $229 - without any motors.
(or am I looking at the wrong one?)
There's another one down the page (3 axis, 2A) that goes for $150.

Yes, everything I've been learning from you guys (thank you)
says bipolar is better, but I really haven't seen anything in my budget to
allow it.

The MaxNC kit (the one most affordable to me) is $295 *AND*
comes with software,but is only 70 oz/in motors, so I'm a little wary on
that.
(can't tell if they're bipolar or not)

All in all, I'm back to being in information overload again.
I need to keep this affordable, but if a driver I buy because of price
is going to hang me up later, I'd rather flip my pockets out looking for
more change.

I'm getting dizzy.
You guys seem to have a more electronics oriented background,
which I envy, but mine is more machining, welding, sheetmetal oriented.
To be honest, I wouldn't have a clue which was better for me.
I can make just about anything, but don't have the slightest idea
of which motors it would take to run it.

HELP~!

Weyland