20 years ago i purchased steppers, boards etc for a cnc wood mill. Then we sdopted 2 girls and as the stay at home dad…my life altered.
In 20 years, systems/hardware have changed.
Will build Cue Sticks in my twilight years with specs o/s the box of “stardardized” off the shelf “custom cues”. I will taper, inlay, mill and create with the CNC mill. I am. Building for bigger guys like me (6’ 4”)
Will use Micro Soft op system probably Windows 10 (i am now an apple user).
Here are my beginning questions:
What are 2 or 3 quality driver boards manfacturers other than gecko for steppers?
What minimum do I need between the PC and driver boards inputs? Are there any options to Consider between pc/drivers for efficiency/speed/accuracy?
Should I be aware of anything else that I havn’t ask?
I have become ignorant in the digital world.
I am using fully supported linear rails, linear rail and bearings, linear slides, ball screws, 4 or 5”jaw chuck on headstock and tailstock as well as milling table in single unit 64” length and 30” wide cutting area.
I will be appreciative of any help to get restarted. I dont want to scare you, but I will have more questions in the future and will be back! LOL
Thanks