ALos check www.candcnc.com, they have a BOB they call the "ultimate BOB" , it sort of has a parallel port extender, I mean increased number of outputs for the same inputs, they also have a plugin for Mach for the same. not heard of anyone using it though.

RGDS
Irfan

I use one of Peter Homann's DigiSpeeds to control a VFD.

http://homanndesigns.com/store/index...a599d872c73085

He has a range of them. DC-06 is the one I have. Uses a step signal.

Can be used with LPT or SmoothStepper. Works well.

Greg

Greg do you use an Asian spindle? , if so can you share more details : pricing - quality etc.

Yes I do have an asian spindle. 2hp. Water cooled which adds another level of complexity. But it is quiet.

Not had it long enough to make any worthwhile judgements on it's longevity. Quality looks OK for what it's worth. Runout is good.

Several of us here in Australia have bought these recently. Sorry none of us have Mechmates. :rolleyes:

Greg

Greg any price info you can provide? and also the source?

The Eastern/Asian spindles now have their own thread here:
http://www.mechmate.com/forums/showthread.php?t=915

Here is a cool video of a very serious spindle:

http://www.gmn.de/flashplayer/GMN_Sp...Animation.html

And then, the opposite of that serious spindle:

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/968...ukolutu5mg.jpg

Is there a common spindle/VFD that everyone is using and has a good rep?
Something I can find in the US.

Jas