CSLAB CSMIO/IP-M 4-axis Ethernet Motion Controller

[dudz]

I have a Chinese motion controller for my cnc, which has been Ok, but does have issues (but rarely).
So I want a better quality motion controller but not top of the range expensive kit.
I came across these which seem to be reasonably priced. (more exp from CNC4you)

Anyone have any exp with these ?
http://www.cs-lab.eu/en/produkt-18,2...onnectors.html

[JAZZCNC]

Yes I've fitted loads of them and they are top notch piece of kit.

Only down side to the IP-M is if you need slaved axis then it doesn't home to independant Home switches for each motor but other than that they are excellent with industrial quality and bullet proof 24v I/O and built in speed controller. Best of all they remove the need for a BOB which can't be under estimated what an advantage that is.
Software and support is top notch has well.
I only try to use Cslabs controllers these days when building machines if the budget can run to it and even then I'll sometimes Trim else where to make it so can use if doesn't.!. . . . Recommended it in a heart beat.

[alboy]

Having just converted my Chinese 1325 from DSP to MACH3 and the CSLABS IP-S (with much help and advice from JAZZCNC) I would heartily recommend the CS-labs kit. Like having a new machine

[dudz]

Good to hear.

My PC sometimes freezes in the middle of a job and the motion controller rarely but however does loose communication with the PC, causing unexpected stops. So I need to replace both the motion controller and the PC.

[alboy]

I bought a gigabyte brix compact PC that I have mounted inside the control cabinet, very compact and does the job very well, very low power usage as well.

[dudz]

Just had a look at them. Good idea, but more exp than normal used towers eh ?

[alboy]

Mine cost me 180 Euro with 500gb HD and 4GB ram. didn't think it was too bad, only uses 11watt of power in standby as well. Doesn't come with OS though. (nice avatar by the way, is that your bike?)

[dudz]

Mine cost me 180 Euro with 500gb HD and 4GB ram. didn't think it was too bad, only uses 11watt of power in standby as well. Doesn't come with OS though. (nice avatar by the way, is that your bike?)

Nope, thats a good deal IMO, what speed Processor ?. I will keep my eyes open for such a deal


Avatar is a Ducati 996 (same as I used to have).

[alboy]

Here's the spec of the PC

Brand	Gigabyte
Item Weight	1 Kg
Product Dimensions	19 x 16.6 x 8 cm
Item model number	GB-BXBT-2807-500/4
Series	GB-BXBT-2807
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Type	Celeron D
Processor Speed	2807 GHz
RAM Size	4 GB
Computer Memory Type	SODIMM
Graphics Card Description	Intel HD Graphics
Operating System	None

More than enough for running MACH3.

[dudz]

Ok. Just ordered an IP-M