Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Hi I'm new

volitan712003 wrote:

>It takes 20 minutes to register for Yahoo groups ARGH!
>
>I've been a machinst now for 12 years, I do programming, set-ups etc.
>I also own Visual Basic and I'm pretty good with it.
>
>I like the idea making my on little CNC. I'm new to this as the
>subject states.
>
>So, hello to you all!
>
>Can someone please help, look at this link:
>
>http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
>ViewItem&category=26226&item=1923926449&rd=1
>
>...and tell me if I can send signals to that board via my paralell
>port and make the motor move, or do I need something else? I just
>want something cheap to play with right now.
>
>

Yes, it is a step/direction stepper driver. But, the motors are VERY
small for a machine
tool. You need a power supply in addition to all this. If you want
larger motors later, you
will probably need to replace the drivers.

Jon