Way back when I was almost ready to start building. Got hurt on the job, lost job, lost income, lost interest.
I had gotten to the point I had collected (4) Sigma 2220D steppers, power supply, threaded rod, delrin blocks and a few other items. I had the plans for the machine at one time. They listed the Sigma steppers and a list of all material. The machine used aluminum angle with bearing mounted on it for the linear rails. It was a simple machine to do simple work.
I still have the steppers, power supply, handful of bearings and threaded rod.
What I want is a simple CNC to cut out foam and balsa for R/C planes. It does not have to be a giant do everything machine. Should I just toss the steppers I have and start with newer motors and power supply?
I have been searching on here for the old plans but I have not found them. It was a moving gantry design that had a cutting area of 24" by 48" Is there a link to old plans or an archive of them some place I have not found yet?
What I have found in my search for knowledge is that the software has improved greatly since my last venture. The cost is also lower then it was. Now I feel is the time to get into this CNC cutting again.
Any help you can offer will be great appreciated.
Buzz