xylotec plasma

[dgalaxy]

im a newbie and im thinking about purchasing a simple kit for my 4x4 plasma table do you guys think the xylotec would be a good choice for someone just starting out ( like ease of assembly and control and directions) configuring the torch on and off switch and so forth

[Oldmanandhistoy]

Hi

I bought a xylotex board a bit back and was reasonably impressed. Easy to set up for stepper control and a simple plug into the PC.

Also think about the 2.5A and 35 Volt (w/BEMF) rating, is it enough for your equipments?

Are you planning to buy their relay board as well as the driver board?

A point about limit and home switches, the driver board does provide access to the printer port pins but does not have pull up resistors on board so something you may need to think about.

As for torch on/off control I would think you will need a relay board.

Hope this helps, John

[dgalaxy]

thank you so much for your reply. it very resonably priced im sure i will learn alot with the kit.

[Oldmanandhistoy]

Your welcome.

Just one other thing, be very careful not to disconnect one of the stepper motor wires while there is power to the board. I had a wire break and fried a chip. :frown:

John

[dgalaxy]

a BIG thank you i definitly remeber that