Quote Originally Posted by John11668 View Post
Lots of detail about my machine here Jazz. No laughing allowed or even aloud

http://www.mycncuk.com/threads/13746...ld-Deckel-mill

I am not doing anything professional, Just a toy so that I can hopefully get a handle on the CNC process . I am currently running with the switches set for 2.84amps at half current which I presume means I am sending about 1.5 amps to my motors and this seems to handle the loads I am putting on so far . I have not been flogging it
John I wouldn't laugh at anyone who is willing to have a go at CNC only applaud them for trying. I will go take a look at your thread.

My advise is don't buy anything yet and like Doddy says maybe look to what you have and why it's not giving you what you expect or want.!
Often your better taking a step back to go forwards and concentrate on getting a better and fuller understanding of what's needed or the parts you have already.

For instance the Half current actually refers to switching the drive to half current when it's NOT moving to reduce motor heating, when spinning it gets the full 2.84A. But don't worry things like this are often misunderstood which is why it's worth taking a step back from the building to do a little research or ask questions about things you don't understand, no matter how daft you may think they sound.