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Box level controller products / Sherline Compatibility

« on: December 20, 2014, 08:04:13 PM »

Hello. 
I just bought a couple of used, stepper equipped, Sherline mini machines.
A lathe and a mill.  Both in good physical shape.  Tight and cared for.
Came with an old controller box but no pc.

Rather than build a Linux box (as is the seeming standard for the Sherline machines) I am looking at modern options
that I can run from Windows. 
I have used linux but am hoping to not need a dedicated PC for this if possible.

Would the PMDX Box level controller products be a possibility?
What Windows versions can feed such a beast?

Am thinking of something like the PMDX-422 and Mach4 Hobby bundle.

The steppers on the Sherline machines are stock from Sherline.
Minebea-Matsushita
23KM-K035-62V

I am larger scale CNC "capable but learning" Mostly on an old Fadal and a new Shopbot.
Willing to upgrade steppers if needed or if there is a benefit.

This small stuff is new to me, looks fun, and I am willing to hack so...

any advice or guidance would be appreciated.

Thanks.
MPorter