Re: Which controller card for EMC?

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Colley" <jcolley@g...> wrote:

> I am in the stages of a 5-axis mill and I'm to the point of picking

a controller for EMC.

>
> Here's the specs:
> - X,Y,Z,A, and C axes
> - Parker Compumotor SM232B servos on all five axes
> - Parker Compumotor TQ10 servo drivers for all servos
> - NC generated by Pro/NC
> - Class 3 or better ballscrews on X,Y, and Z
> - Dual worm anti-backlash drive on A and C
>
> As I am using more than four axes, I have narrowed my choices down

to two cards so far:

>
> - Vital Sytems MOTENC
> - Servo2Go Model 2 card

Hi Jim,

I am curious of how you chose these two cards.

I know Jon Elson has an EMC ready servo system, and Mariss has the
often discusssed Geckos and there is Rutex also. These three being
the most often discussed on here.

I'd mention Fred's Servos systems (hey, I just did..) but as I
understand, he targets the smaller bench mills and not the Bridgeport
size kneemills.

I'm curious what features or reasons lead you to those two choices ?

Dave