CNC Conversion Fundamentals
I know this has been covered, but following the discussions has lead to mucho confusion.
I'm in the planning stages of converting my square-column mill to CNC, and there are some gaps in my knowledge.
For instance, if I go with Gecko drivers, do I need two drivers to control three axes? If so, how do I go about splitting the control from the PC to the two drivers?
Also, raising the head on my mill takes some real muscle. Is it reasonable to think that I can get a stepper motor to do that much work, even with appropriate gear reduction?
I've got lots more questions, so if this is all stored in one place, please feel free to direct me to the knowledge base.
Thanks!