I have a Taig lathe and I modify it to add 2 lead screw. I would like to add some kind of stepper motor and manual control, Fwd-Rev-Neutral-low speed high speed.
I am new to to the Arduino stuff but I would like to know what starter kit to buy in order to learn that kind of process. Ideally Stepper motor but it can be other type.
Thanks.
St-Béatrix, Qc.
If you’re going to all the trouble to add stepper motors, why not use a PC to control it, and run CNC?
Look at the Sherline for inspiration.
Because I really don’t know what I am talking about. I am trying to understand the technology. I don’t know if I will use a Stepper or a servo or just a cc. That Is why I ask about the starter kit. Anyway I have bought one with French instructions. At least it a start.
I look at the Sherline parts offered here and it is sure that I will look at them after reading ans practicing with the kit.
Thanks.
CNC starter kit: robotshop.com/en/sherline-cn … hines.html
Includes the stepper motors, controller, cables and power supply. You would use LinuxCNC software.
Manual control would require purchasing a hub to attach to the rear shaft of the motor and creating a hand wheel.
We can also see if Sherline offers their manual wheels separately as special order.