Originally Posted by
yoopertool
I recently bought a Tree 2-UVR-C 2-axis NC mill. I would like to upgrade the control side of the machine. I think that I will try to keep the motors and drives, but replace the controller with a PC. Has anyone done this? Any help would be appreciated as I would really like to make this a more capable mill. Thanks!
If your drives and motors are still good and they take analog input (+-10v) then take a look at the DSPMC/ip from Vital systems. It works with Mach3.
I have used it on my mill and I am putting it on my lathe.
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66994
Here is the link to the device it self.
http://www.vitalsystem.com/web/motion/dspmc.php
Mike
Warning: DIY CNC may cause extreme hair loss due to you pulling your hair out.