Question?

[atemylunch]

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?

[Bloy2004]

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.

[atemylunch]

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

[Bloy2004]

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.