HobbyCNC 4 axis kit w/200oz-in OK kit?

[KC8QVO]

First of all, I dont expect anyone from HobbyCNC to answer my question but if so thats fine.

I am looking to build a CNC foam cutter. The size will probably be about 6' wide and 2-3' high. Does anyone have experience with the HobbyCNC 4 axis kit and 200oz-in motors? Is it a good kit? Are there any other kits I should look at? I have looked around at individual parts but I think the complete kit by HobbyCNC is going to be my best bet since it is an all-included package (minus the box and transformer of course). I am PACE and IPC certified for hand soldering so the construction of the board is not a problem and I can make my own case. So All things being equal between everything else out there, is this kit a good choice?

Steve

[KC8QVO]

Hmm... now that I am looking into these in more detail I see they have a special foam cutting board. Is the only difference between the foam kit and the regular kit the fact that the foam board will support the control of a hotwire?? If that is the ONLY difference then it really doesnt matter which one I get because I am going to be controlling the hotwire separately. I am assuming the regular kit is cheaper, I cant check to see because all the foam kits and boards are out of stock right now.

Steve

[HobbyCNC]

Originally Posted by KC8QVO Hmm... now that I am looking into these in more detail I see they have a special foam cutting board. Is the only difference between the foam kit and the regular kit the fact that the foam board will support the control of a hotwire?? If that is the ONLY difference then it really doesnt matter which one I get because I am going to be controlling the hotwire separately. I am assuming the regular kit is cheaper, I cant check to see because all the foam kits and boards are out of stock right now. Steve

2A for foam 3A for "CNC"
full and half step for foam, 1/2, 1/4, 18, /16 for CNC
to name the big differences.

Have you posted this question on the Yahoo group "CNCFoamcutters"? Lotsa info on BIG foam machines there.

Dave Rigotti
HobbyCNC.com

[KC8QVO]

Thanks for the reply, Dave. Are the amp ratings you gave for motor control? Or is the 2A rating on the foam board for a hotwire? I guess thats probably a stupid question but I have never built a CNC.. I have run them, but never made my own. Also, are the regular CNC kits in stock?

I have not posted anything on the yahoo groups site because your homepage said I would get a link once I placed an order I havent bought anything yet.

Steve

[HobbyCNC]

Originally Posted by KC8QVO Thanks for the reply, Dave. Are the amp ratings you gave for motor control? Or is the 2A rating on the foam board for a hotwire? I guess thats probably a stupid question but I have never built a CNC.. I have run them, but never made my own. Also, are the regular CNC kits in stock? I have not posted anything on the yahoo groups site because your homepage said I would get a link once I placed an order I havent bought anything yet. Steve

2A and 3A are stepper ratings...
The Yahoo group "CNCFoamcutters" is NOT HobbyCNC's support group.
JOIN, again, JOIN the CNCFoamcutters group!

Dave Rigotti
HobbyCNC.com

[joecnc2006]

I would recomend the HobbyCNC Board, My 1st one was the 3 axis board running the HP LaserJet 100oz steppers, I cut with them at 40ipm with no problem, and now with my new machine I'm building I have his complete CNC kit 4-Axis.

Joe

[KC8QVO]

Thanks for your input Joe. Glad to hear from someone who has used these kits!

Steve

[carlnpa]

The kits are on sale through 12/23. I built one 3 axis about a year ago and just ordered another. They work well and Dave's support is excellent.
Carl

[rippersoft]

I have been running the 3 axis kit for about 6 months. No problems. The kit is complete and easy to put together. I will buy another when it is time to build a second mill.

Good going Dave.

[Lionclaw]

I've had pretty good luck with my hobbycnc 3 axis. I don't think I could build one for the price. Dave needs to hurry up and get us a cheap bipolar board now too :-p