Request for Comparison/Explanation...

Ok.. I'm relatively new to all this new CNC stuff.. I've been
reading and checking web sites for a while now... and will shortly have a
sherline based CNC lathe (thanks FIK!)... and possible a sherline based
mill..... but I'm a little confused with the following items.. and would
appreciate any insight... please don't flame though..

A) Gecko Drives versus Camtronics 3 axis 2A board... do these essentially
serve the same function?... I realise the Geckos cost more and I'd need one
for each axis but are capable of ~7A and are pre-assembled... I'd only be
driving the sherline motors so 2A is ok... comments?

B) Any Pentium computer or better can run CNC right especially linux
based?... what is more important CPU speed, memory or bus speed?.. any
comments..

I hope this isn't rehashing old questions but I've seen nothing similar
elsewhere Thanks in advance... replies off list also welcome..

Ian Grimwood

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