Step/direction to analogue converter

[Agathon]

Have you looked into using a controller which is intended for analogue servos? E.g. googling Mesa 7133, Kanalog, CSMIO IP-A should get you started... there may be other options too, been a while since I looked...

Thanks for the reply. Now I'm beginning to understand what a motion controller does, I'm feeling more inclined to invest in something like KFLOP/Kanalog combo. The Mesa product line is bewildering - I remember looking at their website when I was thinking about LCNC, but decided that it required a technical understanding I just don't have.

On the other hand their stuff is attractively priced. The 7I33 supports 4 axes and appears to be only 69 or 79 dollars. However, I don't understand what else I'd need to go with it - they mention something about "Anything I/O" cards. I'd need someone to hold my hand with putting together the required kit.

[Clive S]

On the other hand their stuff is attractively priced. The 7I33 supports 4 axes and appears to be only 69 or 79 dollars. However, I don't understand what else I'd need to go with it - they mention something about "Anything I/O" cards. I'd need someone to hold my hand with putting together the required kit.

David I think you would be better to ask this question on the Lcnc forum, The guy on there PCW who is very active is one of the head guys at Mesa the boards can be bought in Europe. Just ask the question in simple terms stating what drives and servos you have and ask what is the correct combination of boards you need.

Ask in the Driver boards section

The quality of the mesa stuff is second to none.

http://eusurplus.com/index.php?route...tegory&path=63

This is a list of combinations http://mesaus.com/