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Hello everyone I have so many questions regarding purchasing the right cnc. Through my research I think I have decided to get the openbuilds lead 1010 cnc. All I see is great reviews and it has a screw instead of a belt. I’m looking to create geometric designs attached to this thread. As I go to check out on the website it has room for add ons and I want to know what’s best for me to have amd make my life easier.
1.Im going to be running it from a laptop so do I need a separate touch controller?

  1. Do I need the additional motors .4 NEMA 23 Stepper Motors OR 4 High Torque NEMA 23 Stepper Motors?

  2. Do I need to include a driver board? What is a driver board?

  3. Do i need the 24 v power supply as well?

  4. What software do u recommend to get if I’m trying to achieve 3d cncs down the line? Vectric Cut2D Desktop - Up to 24"x24" or Vectric VCarve Desktop - Up to 24"x24" or VCarve Pro - Unlimited Size Vectric Aspire

  5. I see these black motion control systems do I need one?

  6. Does Hello everyone I have so many questions regarding purchasing the right cnc. Through my research I think I have decided to get the openbuilds lead 1010 cnc. All I see is great reviews and it has a screw instead of a belt. I’m looking to create geometric designs attached to this thread. As I go to check out on the website it has room for add ons and I want to know what’s best for me to have amd make my life easier.
    1.Im going to be running it from a laptop so do I need a separate touch controller?

  7. Do I need the additional motors .4 NEMA 23 Stepper Motors OR 4 High Torque NEMA 23 Stepper Motors?

  8. Do I need to include a driver board? What is a driver board?

  9. Do i need the 24 v power supply as well?

  10. What software do u recommend to get if I’m trying to achieve 3d cncs down the line? Vectric Cut2D Desktop - Up to 24"x24" or Vectric VCarve Desktop - Up to 24"x24" or VCarve Pro - Unlimited Size Vectric Aspire

  11. I see these black motion control systems do I need one?

  12. Does the xyz touch probe work with the lead 1010 and is it included from openbuilds.com?

Thank u much appreciated

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Hello @Thatslightworkllc,

Welcome to RobotShop community.

The bundle that we offer on our website includes the following:

  • 4 Nema motors
  • The 24V power supply
  • The control box.

The only thing that isn’t included is the router.

These videos should answer the rest of your questions:

Feel free to ask if you still have further questions.

Sincerely,