Re: has anybody converted a bridgeport btc to cnc

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Jon Elson <elson@p...> wrote:

> bridgeportman21 wrote:
>
> > i just picked up a bridgeport btc (tape) machine i would like to
> > convert it to cnc. evertthing works so i would like to do it as

cheap

> > as possible. it will be my first project. any ideas
>
> Is this 2-axis or 3 under control? Does it have steppers or servo

motors?

> What control is (was) on it? When you say everything works, do you
> mean the control is working, too? That's a bit rare!
>
> Jon the machine came out of a working shop. it has a tool changer

22 i believe. long black motors i guess they are steppers. i do not
have all the info with me it is at the shop.