I am going to go GRBL I am finally wrapping my head around this. Seems like driving 5 motors from a 3 axis board isn’t an issue in series wiring. I have been enlightened so THANK YOU GUYS! So my next question.
I might make some gasp is horror but for some reason flashing the firmware and customizing it and getting it to work is making me nervous. My concerns are all firmware related. Can I just use this board from a 3018 Machine?
My reluctance on using an Arduino and CNC shield is again the issue of firmware and how to get that to interact with my hardware
Since I have the Laser from my 3018 I don’t need to buy that. I like controlling the machine from my laptop. I plan to control my spindle with a relay. I don’t plan to 3D print with it as I can’t imagine what I would want to print that would need this type of large format. I realize this likely would need a major upgrade if I ever wanted to do 4 axis. But the board cost is minimal.
Main question is do you thing I am going to nuke the 3018 board running 5 stepper motors on it?