Re: What cnc setup to buy for my sherline mill?

Tim is right, I am not an electrical enigineer :-) I know if I had
time there are lot cheaper ways I can go. But I am looking for a
tool, not another "hobby". I really need to plug and play (I know
it's not that easy). I am still worried about going the route that
tim suggested because I still have to program the software I choose
to know how many steps, revolutions, and all of that. The fact that
flashcut is plug and play is a huge plus, but a 1k plus I don't know
yet. I have been told that master5 is the way to go, but it is
really picky on the computer you use and I would have to go buy
another computer for the setup.

I am looking at placing my order whichever way on monday, so I really
appreciate everyones suggestions on all options.

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Tim Goldstein" <timg@k...> wrote:
> John,
>
> Agreed that you can do it for less if you know what you are doing.
You
> are very experienced and have none of the fears a beginner would
have.
> The poster wanted a gaurenteed to work solution and needed to have
it
> running ASAP. That is why I suggested Dan's new integrated box
solution
> with motors from him. Also he needs to have it running right away so
> commercially made mounts are a lot faster and easier for a guy who
> normally works in wood and does not have a full machine shop at his
> disposal.
>
> Tim
> [Denver CO]
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> > I've just done a manual to CNC Taig mill conversion
> > http://homepage.ntlworld.com/machines/taig7.jpg
> > The cost worked out as so:- [ note all prices converted to US $
at
> > current rate.
> >
> > Stepper mounts home made from a piece of scrap box section, belt
> > drive and pullies at $15 per axis. Three 210 oz. in steppers at
> > $81.00 per axis. 2.5 amp 3 axis bipolar card from Xylotex, $90 or
$99
> > [ can't remember ]
> > Eight amp power transformer, didode and cap, $50.00
> > Mach 1 at $100 registration.
> > Total of $537 roughly for all brand new latest spec parts.
> > That should leave enough to buy Dolphin and get a decent CAM
system.
> >
> > John S.
> >
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