I understand that the parallel stepper motor controller I have will not work in Windows 10 and I need to use a Remote Motion Controller, according to a moderator, the parallel port cannot be used in 64bit W8/10
I have a full kit of hardware and electronics as per the Book "Build your own CNC Machine" (Hood/Kelly) . My son and I are soon commencing the construction of the device.
Can someone point us in the right direction regarding these Remote Motion Controllers? I have found some on EBay starting at around $100, Can someone point us in the right direction so we get the right unit.
We are using a Dell Optiplex 780 SFF desktop with 4G of RAM running W10 64bit. As raw newbies at CNC any help would be appreciated. My son is a whizz at computers and should have no problems with the software & G-Code management. I have over 60 years electronics experience so the hardware assemble will be no problems. Just a case of obtaining the correct boards. Our parts include the stepper motors and tool motor with speed controller, as specified in the book. Together with bearings and other hardware.
Thanks Dave & Mark