Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: How to convert a Grizzly 1006 Mill to CNC

Yes, these are bipolar motors that I suggest using. They will give you
the best performance.
The gecko 203v is the best drive you can buy in this price range.
I use them.

The microstepping comes from the drive and not the motor - the gecko
203v does 10 microsteps/one step.

Yes, any switches are possible - the hardware does not "know" what the
switch is for.
You just need an input, on the parallel port, that you can connect the
switch to.

You can have any number of axis you want to build. You just need 2
outputs for each axis.
One to command the axis to move, this is called the "step" signal, and
it makes the motor move one step.
One to tell the axis which direction to move in, i.e. left or right,
clock or counterclock-wise, this is called the "dir" or direction signal.

What do you want to build with your cnc router ?

4-th axis may not be necessary, or may be very necessary, it depends on
what you want to build. In woodworking, you don´t need a rotary, 4th
axis, for round shapes like circles on a cnc router. You might need it
for engraving, like pool cues, or vases etc.

Good luck.

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> Iam sorry:( but I will get there...
> And you dont mentioned any about the possible 4:th axis, is this
> possible with this configuration.
> I wont home switches, so I know where I am, so is this possible also
> with this.
> Then I wonder, I been recommended bipolar motor with the possible to
> microstepping, are your motors for that?
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> I also been thinking of buying Gecko G203V drivers, do they apply or
> should you recommend something else?
> Lots of questions here, hope you have the time, You have been a great
> help so far Thanks a lot.
> Regards
> Per
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