Not sure i'd want microkinetics software. Anything stopping me from using other applications or is this just what they offer?
Here are the specs for both units as i know them
Sherline model 4000 and 5400 converted to CNC by microkinetics The lathe has a two axis "Optidriver Plus" the mill has a three axis "Optidriver plus" Both where Mfg in 1998 the steppers are the older "83 oz in"
Also the Driver boards have a "Controller Port RS-232 OR DB50" and a "Robotics Interface DB-9" the motion controller I was given connects to a machine through a 50 pin scsi ribbon or a breakout that connects again through the scsi
the way i see it my options are a "rs-232/db25 to 50 pin scsi cable"
"pinned to the machine" or use the breakout board still i have to guess the pinout not that big of a deal just takes time. also need to locate a power supply but thats pretty standard.