Re: Mini Mill Shopping - Desk CNC

> DeskCNC works just fine with any of the step and direction

drivers.

> You just insert the signal wires into the terminals on the

controller

> board, instead of into the parallel port.
>
> In fact, because of the low signal levels found on many laptop
> parallel ports, DeskCNC works better than many parallel port driven
> systems (besides other advantages).
>
> It does provide a breakout board function, which is usually needed
> for a parallel port system at extra cost.
>
> Best Regards, Fred Smith- IMService
>
> Listserve Special discounts and offers are at:
> http://www.imsrv.com/hobby

Hi Fred,

I looked at the Desk CNC page and found the flow chart link.
http://www.imsrv.com/deskcnc/

seems you offer a RS232 or USB connection and that the board might be
a controller/driver board in as much as it is generating the pulses
(or phases) to operate the motors.

It seems this is a potential software for PCB routing/drilling, which
is my purpose.

I didn't understand the 'NO LONGER AVAILABLE' comment about the
driver board. I would assume this is integral to the system ?

Also, is there a data sheet that lists step rates and stuff ?

Dave