Ahh ok then.

So if I were to go for the motion controller and the stepper drivers, I'd be looking at something like:

Motion Controller:
Name - Ethernet Smoothstepper Motion control board bundle
Link - https://emvioeng.com/shop/product/ess-bundle/
Voltage - 5V
Cost - £175

Drivers:
Name - G251X 3.5A 50VDC Step motor
Link - http://www.charter-controls.com/prod...or-drive/1342/
Cost - 3x £60 = £180

Total: £355
The KStep KFlop route costs: $448 + tax (£306+tax)



OR, if I use a motion controller that works at 12V like the CSLabs CSM, then I can plug that into the existing stepper driver board.

Am I reading it's datasheet right? "Maximum voltage on in/out lines = 30VDC"?


So I'm staring at the cabinet and realise that I need to understand more before I go further... Anyone fancy helping me put names to the numbers? :)




Thanks again for the help!