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You may wish to test some of the following on some scrap to see if they help.
Adjust the "step over distance" in the tool that generates the g-code to see if it assists with the lines.
Higher rpms,...

Hi,

I'm relatively new to CNC as well and there is a lot to consider ... I found that anything over 4 axis is just too expensive to get the software / hardware for.
My background while having...

Agreed.

The challenge is the VFD reference voltage (VFD +10V) from the VFD itself, rather than the VFD control voltage output from the Gecko.

The Gecko manual states a maximum of 12V in, and it...

RS232/RS485 converters could help - RS485 will support much longer transmission distances and the converters are relatively cheap.

You will probably need to do some testing with the converters to...

Thanks for the tips - greatly appreciated !

Gecko's manual suggests that maximum voltage of the VFD 10VDC line (pin 9) is 12V.

The NowForever D100 series VFD that came with the machine is rated at 12V; however the multimeter suggests it...

Hi Danny,

The following is provided as a starting point - Hopefully someone with more experience at this than me will also reply.

The Power Supply Basics document on Gecko's website may also...

Hi,

I'm having some fun and games trying to find a supplier for Rolled Ball Screws in Melbourne and anti-backlash nuts.

For some reason, it seems that the vendor only wants to supply...

Hi,

It may assist other members of the forum to assist you if you let us know what VFD you are using, and the pins hat you've wired from the Gecko to the VFD.

The behaviour you are describing...

The previously mentioned controller that I purchased is to support a smallish (1200x600x300) CNC router with 4th axis that I'm in the planning stages of building. One of the key design points, is...

Hi Roger,

More than happy to take onboard advice from those who have experience :)

Lets just say that I did a lot of looking - While SmoothStepper's manual says its a Motion Controller -...

Hi Roger and Peter,

Thanks for the tips - I've nearly met Peter ;)
(As I live in South East Melbourne, I picked up a few parts for testing with the controller.)

In the end I purchased the...

Thanks for the replies,

The Smoothstepper seems quite well respected.

From a discuss point of view - Does anyone have any experience with any other controllers ?
e.g. myCNC from...

Hi,

I'm new to the forum, and am planning a couple of cnc projects - Does anyone have any recommendations for CNC Ethernet controllers ?

I'm prepared to consider other controllers, however...