Dyna Myte 2400 conversion to Smoothieboard

[TFMike]

Is this possible? I have access to one with a burned out controller board and would like to swap it out so that it can run G code but I don't have any idea where to look to get a tutorial for something like this. How much more difficult would it be than putting the Rostock Max together?

[Nylocke]

You could almost definitely use a Smoothie, but you'll need external stepper drivers ($$$-$$$$) and I don't know about spindle control, but there's undoubtedly stuff to do that. Try searching for smoothieboard CNC conversion for help. You'll probably not get a specific to your mill conversion process, so you'll have to ad lib.

Others can chime in with recommended drivers and stuff.

[TFMike]

Thanks, any site I could be directed to? CNC Zone had a lot of "this is what I am tryin to do" threads but nothing really in depth as far as instructions were concerned.

[forrie]

Cnczone would be your #1 resource I'm afraid...

[Nylocke]

It shouldn't be too difficult if you're DIY minded. The main problem is finding what you determine good and reliable stepper drivers, etc.

[TFMike]

Can you recommend some stepper drivers? I think I am gonna go with a smoothieboard

[Nylocke]

Someone else on one of the other conversion threads mentioned something about gecko drive stuff http://www.geckodrive.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I think those are alright. These guys also sell a lot of stuff http://www.automationtechnologiesinc.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Not 100% sure about quality from them but their stuff seems alright.

[bvandiepenbos]

The Gecko drives are top quality stuff.

[Mac The Knife]

The Gecko drives are top quality stuff.

Bigtime!! When I first ventured into converting a mill to cnc, I began with "Stepperworld" drivers,,,, I think they were 1/4 step drivers?. I then moved up to a Xylotex board, and bought some nema 23 steppers from Dan Mauch. the Xylotex board, and support was awesome. I will not ever buy anything from Dan Mauch again. Automation Direct stepper motors are pretty good.
When I switched to Geckodrives for my steppers, you could hear the difference. The Geckodrives are musical.

[Mac The Knife]

And the service from PMD for their break out boards are stellar also.