Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Newbie has some simple questions

Hi, softwear mach3 with wizzards license, cant do better IMHO, cul brian f.

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Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Newbie has some simple questions


> I have developed an interest in building a plasma table (I already do
> metal artwork as a hobby and have a Hypertherm Powermax 600 plasma
> cutter). Although I am a EE it has been MANY years since I did any
> electronics work (I am 58 and retired) so I need and want to learn a
> lot.
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> My idea is to first build an inexpensive small XYZ engraver with small
> stepper motors. From this effort I plan on determining if I want to
> proceed on the more expensive plasma table. Since I also have use for
> an engraver it wouldn't be a waste.
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> My questions:
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> 1. Does this make sense?
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> 1. I plan on only procuring one set of: Software, interface breakout
> board and motor controllers. Does this make sense? Essentially this
> question boils down to: Can I use larger controllers (i.e. Gecko) for
> small motors at first and then larger ones later (I realize an EE
> ought to able to aswer this but I haven't even researched it yet).
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