I'm trying to get a good understanding of what all is needed in a X3 mill cnc conversion, been doing alot of reading but it hasnt all sunk in yet.
From what I can gather- The computer is connected to the breakout board, which the motor drivers are wired to, the drivers control the stepper motors.. Power supply is needed for the motors, and then a small 5v PS for the breakout board?
This kit #1
http://www.cncfusion.com/smallmill1.html
Plus this stepper motor kit
http://www.kelinginc.net/Three34XCNCPackage.html
And then a comp + Mach 3 software..
Is there anything else involved for a basic cnc conversion?
Also, Ballscrews or stock mill leadscrews. Is the extra cost of getting ballscrews worthwhile for a hobby mill? I understand there is less slop/backlash with ballscrews but what kind of tolerances would that equal out to on machined parts compared to leadscrews?
Thanks again!!
From what I can gather- The computer is connected to the breakout board, which the motor drivers are wired to, the drivers control the stepper motors.. Power supply is needed for the motors, and then a small 5v PS for the breakout board?
This kit #1
http://www.cncfusion.com/smallmill1.html
Plus this stepper motor kit
http://www.kelinginc.net/Three34XCNCPackage.html
And then a comp + Mach 3 software..
Is there anything else involved for a basic cnc conversion?
Also, Ballscrews or stock mill leadscrews. Is the extra cost of getting ballscrews worthwhile for a hobby mill? I understand there is less slop/backlash with ballscrews but what kind of tolerances would that equal out to on machined parts compared to leadscrews?
Thanks again!!
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