My first CNC finally arrived! (6040)

[Fred]

I recently got a 6040 as a size upgrade from a Proxxon MF70. I replaced the drivers with a Gecko 540 and used shielded cable. The pump seemed electrically noisy so I'm using the pump from my laser. I'm happy so far.

I'd say you should start using it and upgrade as you need to. Even the shoddy stepper drivers might be OK for a bit. You may well find that's the only bit that really needs replacing.

[d4cnc]

Hi, I've not actually turned it on yet, so am just going on what I've heard others say about the electronics not being up to scratch on it.. for example, motors stalling easily, missed steps etc..


So my thinking was, as it's my first experience of CNCing, to just get hold of whatever I need to make sure there's not too many problems ahead of my first use..


So perhaps I'll just get the shielded CY 1mm² cable (as it's too short at the moment to reach the control box and VFD, and then power up and use it and take it from there!

(Fred.. what made you upgrade the drivers in your machine?)