Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Grizzly G8689 mini-mill CNC retrofit kit

Hi Roger,

How did you handle adding a leadscrew to the Z? Any pictures?

Thanks,
Drew

vrsculptor@... wrote:

> Scott,
> I did a servo mini-mill conversion prior to converting my large Tree
> mill. I set up the mini-mill with 22 inch pound geared servo motors
> with encoders on the x,y and Z axis. I used this as a test bed with
> JRKerr drivers and Gecko 340's to test concepts before tackling the
> big machine.
>
> I have since abandonded this machine. If you have any interest I
> would be willing to sell you the motors, mounts, Z leadscrew and
> limit switches and mounts (or the whole machine). I also have a set
> of JRKerr step direction servo drivers available. I used the Gecko's
> on my big mill. The JRKerrs worked but were a bit more comlex than
> the Gecko's.
>
> Let me know off list if you are interested and I will post some yahoo
> pictures.
>
> Roger

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