DM 2400 refit.

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OK after having a DM 2400 for a year or more and many other machines in various states of conversion I have decided to complete something before moving on. I just received a G0704 that I fully intend on converting much like Hoss or Ellik but too many projects are in the way. Plus it would be nice to have operable machines making parts for the conversions. This machine was purchased on Ebay and had everything but the pc and software. It originally had an error code that prevented further operation. Turns out cleaning a limit switch corrected this issue. I was able to machine using the built in membrane controller. It produces good finishes and is very sturdy for a benchtop. I spent many hours, weeks and or months trying to understand drip feeding and line limits etc. Finally I got fed up up gutted the controller. I refitted the power supply (not necessary as the original was still operable) and used a Gecko G540. I reused all of the steppers and limit switches. Again I just want to finish it and get it up and running so I can move on. This is how it was received.

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Some of these might be duplicates, but here is a video of it in action. This was the homing routine built in.
YouTube - ‪Dyna Myte 2400‬‏

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This is the obligatory manufacturers badge built into the controller. A good test to see how the machine is working.
YouTube - ‪Dyna Myte DM 2400‬‏

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Ok that just goes to show you speeds and feeds are important. You wouldnt believe how well that plastic stuck to that end mill. Here it is complete.
YouTube - ‪CncObsession's Channel‬‏

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Here it is cutting steel T nuts down to fit.
YouTube - ‪CncObsession's Channel‬‏

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After months of tinkering trying to learn how to overcome Dyna's 900 line limit via drip feeding and DNC file transfer. I finally overcame my hesitancy to gut the electronics and move on to modern electronics. I have converted a machine with a Hobby CNC Pro board and 1 machine with a G540 so I knew there was an easier way. I just thought I could interface with it in stock form. I am sure a person with more experience than I could have done it but frustration set in. So here is some video in case someone needs to see an all original machine and its electronics.
YouTube - ‪CncObsession's Channel‬‏

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Here are the original electronics removed and since sold to fellow zoners.

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Then I installed a Gecko G540 on top of the original heat sink. This is during testing trying to gain spindle control. I am able to operate the spindle manually and believe with further testing I should be able to control it thru Mach.

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Time for a real enclosure!

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Dont you see something odd? A whimsical idea but I just had to attempt it.
YouTube - ‪Auger Flight Cutting‬‏

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Maybe a little color?

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Does the machine fit in there?