Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Running small machine without computer

You could try the Geckodrive G-Rex.

It's a 6-axis stepper controller with a microcontroller onboard. You
would need to write a program to do what you want, then download it to
flash on the G-Rex via USB or ethernet, and let it run.

http://www.geckodrive.com/product.cfm?pid=19

- Steve

John Hansford wrote:

>Hi to All,
>
>I'm setting up a row of 4 small desktop
>routers. They'll be single purpose machines
>to do the same task repeatedly and nothing
>else. This will be basically milling grooves
>in 1" blocks of plastic that will be no
>larger than 5" x 6".
>
>But I don't need 4 computers or want to
>swap wiring...I want them all running at
>the same time. Load and let run.
>
>Where or what would I look at, as far as some
>small single purpose controller for
>each machine. It doesn't even need a video
>monitor....just push go and let it do it's
>job. Is there a small controller that could
>be programmed easily with a single gcode
>file or maybe a flash drive?
>
>Thanks in advance!
>John
>