RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: HOBBYCNC

Dave,

Yes your Hobby CNC drives are very good values to let someone get their
feet wet. What I was referring to in my comparison was the PIC based
micro step kit being offered from the PIC list. It is $30 per axis for
the unipolar kit.

Tim
[Denver CO]
Sherline Products at Deep Discount
Mach1 & DeskCNC with Credit Card ordering
Contact me for discounts on DeskCNC & Sherline bundles
www.KTMarketing.com/Sherline

> -----Original Message-----
>
> For the record, the Hobby CNC 3 axis driver board kit sells for $40,
> 60% less than the cost of the Xylotex. Assembled units sell for
> $65. This is 35% less expensive then the Xylotex board. Yes, the
> Xylotex is a very good value. BOTH have a max voltage ratiing at
> 35VDC. Just clearing up some information.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Tim Goldstein" <timg@k...>
> wrote:
> > For about the same money you can get a 3 axis Xylotex board that is
> a
> > bipolar chopper. From looking quickly it seems this drive kit
> offers a
> > higher voltage, but for the money it is hard to beat the Xylotex
> and it is
> > already built.
> >
> > Tim
> > [Denver, CO]
> > Sherline products at Deep Discount
> > Mach1 & DeskCNC with Credit Card ordering
> www.KTMarketing.com/Sherline
> > www.KTMarketing.com/DeskCNC
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> >
> > > Just looked at the site. Interesting. But if you have soldering
> skills I
> > > recommend this Stepper Driver board for $30.00. It has many
> features and
> > > well supported w/ tutorials, etc... Checkout Ebay Ad: Item #
> 3103503558
> > >
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
> ViewItem&category=26209&item=3103503558
> > >
> > > or for more info on it:
> > > http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm
> > >
> > > The rest you can get on Ebay, etc as surplus. So you can go
> cheap until
> > > you like it enough to get some Geckos and dive in deeper.
> > >
> > > Vince
> > >
> > > ps. I share no interest in the site above. Just a happy
> customer.
> > >
>
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