Controller board location

[smitty]

Just found this site, and it looks great.
I am in the process of installing CNC to my little sherlines, and was looking for a box to install my power supply and controller board. Has anybody put all that EXTRA gear into the computer they will be using? I have done a trial fit of all the parts, and i have the room, but was unsure if I will have bad effects with all the extra wiring and feedback from the processor and harddrive.
Thanks
Smitty

[CNCadmin]

I would think it would be OK, just make sure you have enough cooling.

[smitty]

Thank you very much. Its worth the try anyway.
I will post my findings when all is said and done.
Smitty

[CNCadmin]

It's a good sulution, if space is a problem, what drivers are you using?

[smitty]

I just recieved the drivers from Xylotex, and the power supply kit as well. It looks like I will have plenty of room, and if this works, that will be one less box on my bench!
I will post some pics when I have this little project finished.
Smitty

[smitty]

Well, Finally got the machine finished! Dave from TurboCNC was kind enough to drive down to assit in the final setup of all the important issues, as I was very unsure as to how to set up the PC.
I almost forgot how much fun these where, forgot how to program CNC, been about 10 years since I was in school for this.
If I knew how to post pictures to this board, I would be happy to share my setup.
Anybody know of any good books on CNC programming?
Smitty

[WOODKNACK]

Try this for a programming book. I think its a little steep but there isnt much out there That I see.
http://www.cnczone.com.com/

[CNCadmin]

Originally posted by smitty If I knew how to post pictures to this board, I would be happy to share my setup. Smitty

http://cnczone.com/misc.php?s=&actio...=3#attachments

[smitty]

let's see if I can post a picture...
This is the case without any of the drivers mounted yet.

[CNCadmin]

That is one BIG case!

[smitty]

Not really, just your standard tower PC case.
My other pictures are to big, over the limit, how can I resize them so I may post them.
Thanks

[CNCadmin]

Originally posted by smitty Not really, just your standard tower PC case. My other pictures are to big, over the limit, how can I resize them so I may post them. Thanks

http://cnczone.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=210