Control / Driver replacements

**pmcb1011** · 12-02-2018

Hi Folks,
I looking for some guidance on a replacement 4 axis controller and driver boards.
I have a DIY cnc set from Roy cnc (I think) which water has gotten into, the only thing left is the enclosure.
I have been looking about without much success, there is a few on ebay but I don't know what I'm buying.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Cheers
Patrick

**Chaz** · 12-02-2018

First question, to drive what, steppers or servos?

Once you know then, what budget and what control system?

That will help answer the question.

**pmcb1011** · 12-02-2018

I have a Boxford Midimill which was converted to run Mach3.
As for the budget around £200.
Cheers
Patrick

**Chaz** · 12-02-2018

Im just about to do an upgrade on my CNC Lathe to a more expensive Centroid system.

I'll have my setup for sale if you are interested.

Its a Pokeys 57U board + Expansion board. It runs off USB, so need for serial etc, let me know if interested.

If you have an existing parallel port etc, you can just get a cheap BOB on ebay for under £10. Do you have any pics of the bit that has failed?