I'm using a xylotex 3-axis board. I'm pretty happy with it so far. For whatever reason, my machine moves reliably at higher speeds (70ipm instead of 40ipm) in half-step mode than 1/8 step mode, though most people seem to prefer using the board in 1/8 step configuration.
The connections are very simple: PC to xylotex with DB25 M-F cable; 24VDC connection from power supply to xylotex; 4-wire connections from xylotex to each motor. In stepper_inch.ini or stepper_mm.ini, change standard_pinout.hal to xylotex_pinout.hal There are probably other all-in-one boards, and emc should work with any board that takes step+direction inputs that match the PC parport for voltage and current requirements. Geckos also work fine, though I understand that the other models *besides* 203V have input current requirements that may not be met by all parports, leading to the use of an extra board in between with its own 5V supply and line driver IC. Someone who's actually used geckos should add them to the wiki. Jeff ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Microsoft Defy all challenges. Microsoft(R) Visual Studio 2005. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/vse0120000070mrt/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
