Re: Camtronics

Matt:

I built three Camtronic 5A boards for my mill conversion. I also
purchased the steppers and power supply parts from Camtronics. I am very
pleased with the quality of these and would go this way again.

I've done some soldering and didn't find these difficult to build. The
directions are good. Get a loupe (sick in your eye magnifying glass) if
your eyes are old like mine. I did find a couple of spots in the
directions I had trouble understanding, probably due to my lack of an
electronics background. Dan at Camtronics was excellent giving help when
I asked. Likewise there are many on this list who have built these kits
and will be glad to answer questions if you have them. I would not
hesitate to recommend you go with Camtronics.

It does take a while to build these kits. Its a trade of your time
(Camtronics) against cost with pre-assembled boards. But even with
pre-assembled boards you'll need to install in a box, wire together with
plugs, run wires to stepper. I found this to be a non-trivial amount of
time, but enjoyable.

Is this for a mill? What type of machine are you converting?

Hugh Currin
Klamath Falls, OR

On 15 Nov, pkranger63@... wrote:
> Well after some really helpful advice from this group I have decided
> to give CNC a try. I am considring going the "roll your own" and am
> consdiring going with camtronics stepper motor kit. I am a little
> apprehensive about assembling the unit. Is it difficult? I have
> some soldering experince from back in the R/C car racing days but
> that is the extent of my knowledge. Any alternatives I should look
> into? I have also looked into a Maxnc motion control kit but from
> what I have read so far the 70oz motors the kit comes with would
> probably be a bit on the weak side...still the price seems right :)
> As always thanks for the help.
>
> Matt