Would this be a good controller as a starter?
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F123698623045
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Would this be a good controller as a starter?
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F123698623045
I'd go with the UC100 over that.
Even better, look for an Ethernet connected controller, like the UC300eth or UC400eth.
The AXBB-E is another good option.
Thanks just found this on cnc4you seems to be a good price too.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyUK
https://www.cnc4you.co.uk/UC400ETH
A CSMIO by CS Labs is a much better bet. There is know need for a further breakout board and there is full back up. Don,t buy one from the UK. Buy from Poland, I have tried all sorts of boards, but this is the easiest to use and works very well in deed. I have two, one for the lathe and one for the router.
The AXBB-E is a better choice than the UC400ETH. Similar price, more features, and no need for breakout boards.
I would NOT recommend using Mach3, as it's basically obsolete these days.
I'd either use the AXBB-E with UCCNC, or a CS Labs board with their own SIM CNC software.
No, don't be so cheap, buy decent equipment from a reputable supplier and first be sure that they really do support their hardware, and with what Mach3 Version(s) - that will never happen with cheap shit direct from China.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crossfixer
Whilst Mach3 is basically an Orphan there are stable versions which just work just fine with various bits of hardware, don't let some jerk with a Hobby Horse dissuade you from it, it does a decent job of full synchronous 4-Axis, even through a Parallel Port, up until this year I made some seriously complex and tiny parts on an ex-educational desktop mill with Mach3. I bought a 3 phase 4-Axis VMC with tool changer and a Siemens controller this year and a friend persuaded me to sell him my old 4-axis system as it does more than he needs
If rejecting Mach3 do consider that Stand Alone Controllers are now a reasonably priced option and will free you from having a PC running the show, or you could go Linux if you have the time to invest in a system developed by a committee of non-machinists! :D