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Third party software and hardware support forums. / Re: old sherline CNC + smoothstepper
« on: November 15, 2018, 02:09:20 AM »
Hi Flo,
You cannot use the Smooth Stepper with your existing control box.
In it's day (before my time with using Mach) the Max NC controller worked extremely well - it was built like a brick outhouse so despite it's age I am sure it will still work extremely well with Mach3 today. Best thing is just try it and see.
Last resort is replacing the controller with modern motor drivers and then use your Smooth Stepper - quite a challenge but a learning experience and great adventure.
Tweakie.
You cannot use the Smooth Stepper with your existing control box.
In it's day (before my time with using Mach) the Max NC controller worked extremely well - it was built like a brick outhouse so despite it's age I am sure it will still work extremely well with Mach3 today. Best thing is just try it and see.
Last resort is replacing the controller with modern motor drivers and then use your Smooth Stepper - quite a challenge but a learning experience and great adventure.
Tweakie.