I’m other news, I have finally started the electronics rebuild to convert my machine to LinuxCNC/Mesa with closed loop stepper control, nema32 on x and y, and the spinogy spindle. Just waiting on some random extras like new aviation connectors and some new power supplies.
The electronics will mostly now run on 240v, exception being signal (24v, 5v for limit switching) and 5v for the Mesa card.
Exciting! Your build is making me wish there were an MR-1 option without motors/spindles for an easier conversion to LinuxCNC or Masso with an ATC.
@espresso-shot That is how I felt when buying the machine.
The stock motors/drives/spindle do give you a way to verify the machine and cut a new motor mounting plate until you do the conversion. I don’t think it would save all that much money at the end of the day, so I’m okay with having had them included.
Thanks for the info!
I sent an email to LM.
Also to RAMPF and to Precision Polymer Casting to compare cost of the commercial vs DIY.
None of them have gotten back to me. I’ll have to just call LM I suppose.
Know of any other commercial epoxy granite mixes?