Got the machine all up and running now. thanks for the help. Im controlling the spindle manually using a controller from RS components. Its does the job ok. But the controller itself makes quite a loud buzzing noise, Its ok for now tho.
Thanks Again.
Tom

Another quick question. Im installing mach3 tomorrow and hopefully testing the machine out. With mach3 what do I need to know about the machine to set up the axis travel. Im guessing I will need the gear ratio from the motor. I can see that 2 of the axis have like 2.5-1 reduction on pulleys but does...

Is there any walkthroughs or anything of what the best way for me to do this is? I already have the 3 axis control board and 24v supply and mach3, but if i was to use the original controllers how would i go about it and what would be everything i would need for the steppers and spindle to run.
Cheers

Despach dates Feb 1995, I dont know if thats the date you need or not.

How would I control the spindle motor? Im guessing I can use this https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250759593121&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT to control my steppers and ill get my input voltage from https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250760813876&ssPageName=STRK:ME...

Just uploaded a few pics to Flickr.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/tomhazard/ ... 927496624/
Thanks

Hi, I have a starmill and I want to convert it to mach3. I can find the stepper motor dirvers but im unsure what to do about the spindle motor. I got the make and cat number from the side of the motor, heres a link to the motor and a link to the specs. https://www.baldor.com/products/detail.asp?1=1&...