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[Chaz]

Granite make drives that can take Resolvers although I couldnt get them to work and had to send the drives back.

Linux CNC is a big learning curve, Linux in itself is too which blocks a lot of people. Its doable.

Wouldnt you consider CS Labs with SIM CNC? Is it the resolver feedback that rules it out?

[JAZZCNC]

Granite make drives that can take Resolvers although I couldnt get them to work and had to send the drives back.

The only Drive they make that can take resolvers is the Argon but that cannot provide enough amps @12A continuous to run these motors, I need 15A continuous.

Linux CNC is a big learning curve, Linux in itself is too which blocks a lot of people. Its doable.

Yes, I know but I like a challenge, I'm already getting my head around it and things are starting to make sense.

Wouldnt you consider CS Labs with SIM CNC? Is it the resolver feedback that rules it out?

No not really it's still too young and I don't like the screens etc. The resolver feedback also rules it out if take that route, however if I dump the 4th axis idea then I still wouldn't use it because I would use Step & Dir and the IP-S cannot close the loop.

I do have an IP-A and could use that with Brushless AC servo's but I'd prefer to use Step & Dir and not have the hassle Analog tuning.

[Clive S]

At the moment I'm strongly leaning towards Linux CNC and mesa cards which I know is more than capable.! . . . The weak link here is ME.!. . I've never used Linux CNC or Mesa cards but I know a man who knows is onions, hey Clive S..Lol . . . I'm sure together we'll figure it out.!

Watch this space.!

Don't take the piss it's a steep learning curve. But we will get there in another world.