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Box level controller products / Re: Sherline Compatibility

« on: February 18, 2015, 08:57:14 PM »

Thanks.

Will check back in a few weeks.
MP

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Box level controller products / Re: Sherline Compatibility

« on: February 16, 2015, 09:33:59 PM »

Not in a hurry but checking in to see if there are further developments on the
product you mentioned.
Will keep checking back.
Good luck!
MP

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Box level controller products / Re: Sherline Compatibility

« on: January 26, 2015, 02:15:42 PM »

To get automatic notifications of new products and software upgrades, go to
the Announcements category:

http://www.pmdx.com/PMDX-Forums/index.php?board=2.0

... then click on the NOTIFY button at the top right of the message listings.

Done.  Thanks.
Looking forward to buying whatever it is!

MP

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Box level controller products / Re: Sherline Compatibility

« on: January 15, 2015, 09:09:11 PM »

Hi Steve...if you are monitoring.

Is there some way I can sign up for notification of release of the new product that you alluded to?
I want to make sure I dont forget.
Getting old.

Otherwise I will just set a reminder to check in Feb 1.
Thanks.
MO

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Box level controller products / Re: Sherline Compatibility

« on: January 06, 2015, 09:26:50 PM »

Thanks for the input Steve.
I am going to delay work on the Sherlines for a month or so.
1 -To allow me to build and config my new 3d printer (Open Beam Kossel Pro)...
2 -To see what it is you mentioned would be forthcoming at the end of the month for control.

No hurries or worries.
Again...I appreciate your recommended stepper upgrades.
MP

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Box level controller products / Re: Sherline Compatibility

« on: December 20, 2014, 10:46:49 PM »

Thank you Steve.
That sounds the perfect solution for me.
I am not is a hurry and will wait and lurk until the Late January option.

No problem to do some re-wiring... but I am willing to replace the steppers
for a gain in performance.

If you have a particular stepper to suggest I would appreciate the expert advice.

Any input at all would be appreciated. 
I will spend some time cleaning the tools up, tuning out the backlash, and
running some manual parts.

Thanks again.
MPorter

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Box level controller products / Re: Sherline Compatibility

« on: December 20, 2014, 09:17:22 PM »

Hello. 
I just bought a couple of used, stepper equipped, Sherline mini machines.
A lathe and a mill.  Both in good physical shape.  Tight and cared for.
Came with an old controller box but no pc.

Rather than build a Linux box (as is the seeming standard for the Sherline machines) I am looking at modern options
that I can run from Windows. 
I have used linux but am hoping to not need a dedicated PC for this if possible.

Would the PMDX Box level controller products be a possibility?
What Windows versions can feed such a beast?

Am thinking of something like the PMDX-422 and Mach4 Hobby bundle.

The steppers on the Sherline machines are stock from Sherline.
Minebea-Matsushita
23KM-K035-62V

I am larger scale CNC "capable but learning" Mostly on an old Fadal and a new Shopbot.
Willing to upgrade steppers if needed or if there is a benefit.

This small stuff is new to me, looks fun, and I am willing to hack so...

any advice or guidance would be appreciated.

Thanks.
MPorter

Doh!  I think I need a motor driver between this and the stepper.
Dont mock the new guy.
The education continues...and any guidance would still be appreciated.

MP

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Box level controller products / Sherline Compatibility

« on: December 20, 2014, 08:04:13 PM »

Hello. 
I just bought a couple of used, stepper equipped, Sherline mini machines.
A lathe and a mill.  Both in good physical shape.  Tight and cared for.
Came with an old controller box but no pc.

Rather than build a Linux box (as is the seeming standard for the Sherline machines) I am looking at modern options
that I can run from Windows. 
I have used linux but am hoping to not need a dedicated PC for this if possible.

Would the PMDX Box level controller products be a possibility?
What Windows versions can feed such a beast?

Am thinking of something like the PMDX-422 and Mach4 Hobby bundle.

The steppers on the Sherline machines are stock from Sherline.
Minebea-Matsushita
23KM-K035-62V

I am larger scale CNC "capable but learning" Mostly on an old Fadal and a new Shopbot.
Willing to upgrade steppers if needed or if there is a benefit.

This small stuff is new to me, looks fun, and I am willing to hack so...

any advice or guidance would be appreciated.

Thanks.
MPorter