Have my AXBB-E on its way now, so almost all the components - except for the VFD and spindle which I'll leave until I have a moving machine .
I'll be trying to get UCCNC to control one motor so I at least know it can be done (by me:) ) Linking it up to the Laptop is probably the only part of the electronics I hope goes easily with IT background..!
So I'm planning to use CAT6 cable I have already for STEP/DIR - do I just use the individual cores still twisted and leave in shielding for the run to stepper?
Also - what's the best method to join the fixed motor wiring /limit switches to CY cable - just solder and heat shrink over the top? if the CY doesn't run right to the motor (only 1/3 or so) is there any point grounding the shield at cabinet end?