Hello guys, newby here

A friend and I are wanting to build a small cnc plasma table out of an engraving table (about 3' x 3') that somebody gave him. It has 2 nema 34 stepper motors on it. We've read hi/lo all over the net trying to find the most cost effecient (read CHEAP) solution to get this project going.

From what we can gather we need a software package to run a motor controller which would power the motors we have. There seem to be many different ways to buy/build/implement a motor controller. Some with seperate power supplies needed, some that do this and some that do that ... what's a good solution that doesn't break the bank ?

Any and all advice appreciated. thanks.

- jack