Anyone using CNCdrive products?

[gatesy]

That's what appeals to me more about the Linux cnc is that it seems to be much more like a purpose built cnc control (as in Fanuc, Heidenhain, etc) rather than a cnc programme running on windows. I'll have to explore further I think.

Interesting. This is all the information that you need when deciding on what to buy!

I'll have to explore costings a bit more and explore Linux cnc a bit more I think.

Many thanks for all your help and advice, most useful and certainly a lot to think about

[JAZZCNC]

That's what appeals to me more about the Linux cnc is that it seems to be much more like a purpose built cnc control (as in Fanuc, Heidenhain, etc) rather than a cnc programme running on windows. I'll have to explore further I think.

Not really it's still software based working on PC limitations.!!
Fanuc, heidenhain etc use Bespoke Hardware mixed with software to provide there High speed high quality pulses etc. So actually in reality the Mach3 and External motion control cards like Cslabs, Kflop etc are closer to Fanuc Heidenhain in this terms because they use Custom bespoke hardware and software combinations.
But Still there is one BIG difference with Mach3 and Ex Mo cards in it's still a Buffered system and not real time. Linux Cnc is real time and this does make a difference esp with servos and encoders. But I Still think you'll have a lack of Frequency issue because of the restriction of the Parallel port Architecture but I'm not sure what that limit is running Via Linux.?

Kflop is worth a serious look actually because think it can run on both linux cnc and mach but again it's not cheap.!! (and I may be wrong on running both.?)

[gatesy]

Just been having a read of Linux CNC and they appear to have ethernet motion control cards, one example running at 3Mhz

Ok thanks I'll have a look

[JAZZCNC]

Just been having a read of Linux CNC and they appear to have ethernet motion control cards, one example running at 3Mhz

Yes but again it's not cheap by the time you have bought the Ethernet Card and the Breakout board to match so your still into same or more money.
Then you have to factor in the knowledge required to setup and get the best from these cards. Just Read the Descriptions to see they are not the friendly of beast's hence why I said Steep learning curve required.!
Nice capable cards and software but honestly not for the newbie's or required for a simple Mill like Denford IMO.