Re: Stepper controller / driver for powerfeed

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "docstein99" <docstein99@...>
wrote:

>
> Ok these options are too expensive and probably too complicated for
> what I want. This unit is for my little 9x20 cross-slide on my lathe.
> A speed dial, with forward/reverse switches - that sends a pulse to
> my stepper driver board will do the trick.
>

Why bother with a stepper motor? Just hook up a DC motor with a
potentiometer. Small, cheap DC motors are available from all the
surplus sellers.

You could be done by now and making parts, if that is your goal.

Fred Smith - IMService
http://www.cadcamcadcam.com