To usb,or not to usb,that is the question.

[Jumbo]

Thanks,will go with two computers.What do you think of this http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/prod...roducts_id=197 I think i only need basic functionality for now,trying to keep to budget is tricky.

[Jonathan]

What do you think of this [URL]http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=15&products_id=197[/URL

That or, if you fancy some soldering:
http://www.planet-cnc.com/

I would try parallel first and see how you get on. It doesn't have to cost you anything to try it and see.

I would quite like a smoothstepper, but I'm happy with how the machine runs as it is so I can wait.