[GrizHFMinimill] Re: I'd like to get your input on my DIY DRO and power feed project.

A friend has a plasma table and he can input coordinates to make holes, rectangles, etc.

something similar would help anyone with scales and power feed. I welcome step of automation.

my mini is powered with steppers and can run full CNC .

to that end, I have handles on the steppers to manually move them. no problem, but since they are manual, I have no feedback for position.

I am running a ball screw for the Z but using the ACME screws for the X and Y. I do not do production and the mill has a serious design flaw about getting lube under the main table.

Dave

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