I have an old 97 model shoptask. W/Flashcut CNC option.
I have since gone to bigger and better tools.
I still wanted to put it to use.
So, I was thinking of using it as a digitiser.
Take the Flashcut drive and connect it to DeskCNC's controller board(w/touch probe).
For improved accuracy, I would replace the existing screws with preloaded acme screws.

What do you guys think?

Hi atemylunch,
sorry for the delay in commenting.
I've used my shoptask for digitizing using Mach2 digitizer feature, so I would say to "go for it". If it doesn't work out, you will have learned something anyway.

Bloy,
How well did the ST work out as a digitizing platform?

wow! I missed this one...
I actually used the jpg import feature and turned a photo(after making a grayscale copy) into a relief carving similar to a coin surface. The toolpath in Mach2 showed a real nice depiction but I stopped short of milling/routing it out so as to setup a vacumm system to collect the sawdust. That's still pending as I have since switched to getting coolant up and running. But that is on hold as I am doing other activities that keep me just spraying the cutting with canned coolant. will get to it as winter sets in.
I guess I'm saving the digitization feature for a router I'm collecting parts for as that will be mainly for wood. 'am ready to start the frame soon.