Added: May 17, 2008
From: LesNewell
Duration: 0:45
This is an Emco Compact5 CNC lathe that has been converted to run with Mach3. The X axis uses the original stepper but the Z axis uses a servo. The tool changer has been uprated with a faster motor.Sorry about the quality - the video was taken on a mobile phone in a dark room.
Channel: Tech
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bigbigjimbo Says:
Jun 9, 2008 - Hi LesIs there anything on this conversion on the web.I am in the process of redoing an old Emco compact5 that was done in the past with a home made breakout and controller I have the motors connected but need to get the speed control sorted etc unfortunatly i am not a electronics guy but manage to get there in the end.