[dneisler]

Ok, I am about to order a G0704 and wanted some advice on what all to get to build a really nice mill.

Items to Purchase
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1 - G0704
1 - Bdtools CNC Kit w/ screws or CNC Fusion Kit w/screws
2 - 570 Steppers, 1 - 906 Stepper
3 - Drivers, keiling Digital and Acc.
? - Over size ball screw balls, what size?
1 - Hoss DVD, almost forgot this one.

Questions
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1. Which CNC Kit is better, the BDtools or CNC Fusion?

2. What mods are a must? I plan on belt Drive, motor, PDB for sure.

[dneisler]

No know has any feedback on the comparison of the CNC Fusion vs. bdtools kit?
I was hoping someone did, as i am about to order one of them...

[hoss2006]

They are being rather quiet aren't they.
There are several bdtools threads here but only a couple from cncfusion since they haven't been available as long as bdtools.
Hoss

[dneisler]

Yeah, I have read just about every thread I can find, but can't find much about them that I can use to compare them to decide which to get.

[dneisler]

Here is what I was thinking about ordering from Automation Tech, and suggestions or changes?

1 - KL-8070D Digital Bipolar Stepper Motor Driver-32 bit DSP Based KL-8070D Digital Bipolar Stepper Motor Driver-32 bit DSP Based - $119.95
2 - KL-5056D Digital Bipolar Stepper Motor Driver-32 bit DSP Based KL-5056D Digital Bipolar Stepper Motor Driver-32 bit DSP Based - $179.90
2 - NEMA23 570oz/in 5A 3/8” Dual Shaft Stepper Motor (KL23H2100-50-4B) NEMA23 570oz/in 5A 3/8” Dual Shaft Stepper Motor (KL23H2100-50-4B) - $109.90
1 - NEMA34 Stepper Motor – 906 oz in 6.1A Single Shaft (KL34H295-43-8A) NEMA34 Stepper Motor – 906 oz in 6.1A Single Shaft (KL34H295-43-8A) - $99.00
1 - 48VDC/12.5A Switching CNC Power Supply 48VDC/12.5A Switching CNC Power Supply - $129.95
1 - C11 - Multifunction CNC Breakout Board C11 - Multifunction CNC Breakout Board - $129.00
1 - MPG2-USB with MPG, E-stop (4 Axis) with LCD Display MPG2-USB with MPG, E-stop (4 Axis) with LCD Display - $169.00
1 - 5V/2A Switching Power Supply Unit (KL-10-5) 5V/2A Switching Power Supply Unit (KL-10-5) - $9.99
1 - Aluminum Controller Box (up to 4 axis) Aluminum Controller Box (up to 4 axis) - $89.95

Wow, $1095 already....

I know I need some wire, what do you suggest, how much, and from where?

[Madda]

I have got one of those aluminium controller boxes and I have to say that mine is a real rubbish, I doubt that others are better.
* Construction is very bad: holes doesn't match, paint is scratched off from some places, bad tolerances on parts etc.
* It is very small box in every way, especially length and width, but also height should be bigger. You won't have space for making aesthetic wiring job and leave room for future add-ons, you will struggle to get everything inside and connected.

Maybe your box will have better construction and maybe you have better wiring skills, but I just needed to inform you.

I got wires from my local computer store and motor cables, connectors etc from cnc4pc.

[dneisler]

I was also thinking it would be small, I may try to find a bigger one, maybe a 19" rack mountable style or something.
I live in the middle of now where so I don't have a source for anything unless I drive 120 miles, so most of the time it is cheaper for me to buy online.

Thanks for your feedback.

[dneisler]

well I ordered the BDtools kit since he could get me one out soon.

[dneisler]

I acquired a 4" bore x 3/8" stroke Bimba cylinder today here locally for $40 I hope it will work for a PDB.

[Fastest1]

Billy's kits are great. You shouldnt have any problem with fit or finish.
However the 4" cylinder might be useless. Single stage? I dont think it will develop the push needed to release the collet. Also the diameter of a 4" bore cylinder might make alignment over the spindle a little difficult especially if considering a motor swap. Hoss' used a 3 stage (home built) cylinder with a bore of less than 3.25".

[dneisler]

Well I got the kit from BD Tools, looks great. I also go the mill today and put it up on the stand to clean, disassemble, and break-in. I got a test sheet with this mill, impressed, as my last mill didn't have anything like this. I should have my electronics in tomorrow. Lots to do.

[dneisler]

Well I got everything in now except the screws, mill completely apart now. Trying to mount all this electrical stuff in this small case is a challenge. How is every one running the DB25 from the Panel mount DB25 to the DB25 on the BOB ?

I also will say, the quality of the G0704 blows away the quality of my Grizzly X3 I had...

[Connor]

I used a PCI parallel port card that 2 ports. One port had internal header.

[dneisler]

I am not sure I know what you are talking about, I was thinking about getting two db25 connectors and some ribbon cable and make my own, but worried it would not be 100% reliable.