RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: What cnc setup to buy for my sherline mill?

I understand that you don't want yet another hobby, but 'programming' this
software is akin to selecting an item on a menu and entering a number.

For TurboCNC, there are four numbers that must be set for each axis to
specify its mechanical parameters and another five or so to specify the
motion, along with one that sets the number of axes. I suspect that many of
the others are equally simple. My only adivice would be to stay away from
EMC, not because it's a bad program, but because you indicated that you
didn't want yet another hobby.

-- Jerry

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|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.
|
|
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|--- 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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