Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: HOBBYCNC

Tim,
Sorry, my misunderstanding! $30 per axis still works out to $90.

Obviously, this group is blessed with many choices for hardware and
software. Being an educated consumer always reaps rewards!

Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays,
Dave Rigotti
Hobby CNC

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Goldstein" <timg@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 8:35 PM
Subject: 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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