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

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Dan Statman" <dan.statman@r...> wrote:
> The setup information about the drive parameters for steps per inch,
> starting speed, and acceleration are not too difficult to set, and
there are
> plenty of people on this list with similar machines (me for
example) that
> are willing to help you if you go that route.
>
> The real advantage of putting the pieces together yourself is in
your
> ability later to trouble shoot and fix whatever problems arise.
TurboCNC is
> a perfectly fine choice for controlling your mill, and is very easy
to get
> going on even the most out-dated computer.
>
> I built Dan Mauch's 2A driver board, and am about to bring a second
mill
> on-line and am considering his complete new kit with the three
drivers
> (maybe four) and the powersupply and box all in one. I would
recommend
> going this route, but I do not know all of the details of your
situation.
>
> Daniel J. Statman, Statman Designs
> www.statmandesigns.com
> dan.statman@r...
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "dhuffguitars" <dhuffguitars@m...>
> To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y...>
> Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2002 1:33 AM
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 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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