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    Good Cheap setup >?<

    I'm looking for a good cheap setup to start my cnc.
    I will use the said cnc to build small boat parts maybe someday airplane parts. and small pictures.
    I seen a setup with 3 ASTROSYN STEPPER MOTOR NEMA 23, 3 MECHATRONICS BIPOLAR STEPER MOTOR DRIVE, and ONE DB25 BREAKOUT BOARD
    But would like to see what other options I have first.

    My price limit this week is around $150 for steepers & controls.

    Anyone got any ideas where I can find a good deal, for what I need.


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    The HobbyCNC probably offers the best performance for the price, but is a bit more than you want to spend. www.hobbycnc.com
    Gerry

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    Thats pretty much what im looking for but just abit outa my price. (left hand ring deal)

    The setup I listed above I found for $150 but the guys shipping is stupid.

    I also was looking @ the for sale ads & someone has a i think it was 60oz setup, but not sure that would be strong enuff for me.


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    60 oz won t be strong enough , try ebay theres lots of motors on there


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    God I hate ebay.
    Anyone know where I can get a good starter package.
    Or maybe you have a good deal on a used setup.


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    I think I have 3 nema 34 130 oz. bipolars you can have for $25.00
    plus shipping.


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    at 150 dollars budget iam sure that whatever you may find in that price range will most likely be disappointing unless you get extremely lucky and something falls on your lap , trust me i ve been there as well as many other guys , best thing to do is save a few more bucks and buy a good setup , because chances are the system will be weak and slow ,and if you are used to running cnc you will understand what i mean when i say that running at 5 to 10 in/min is like sitting on a stool to wait for death ,eventually you will get there but chances are you ll get so sick of waiting and move on to the next step


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    You might check to see if this is still available from Dizzy.

    Question Before Purchase of Hobbycnc 4 Axis Board


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