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Re: 971 CNC Router

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Originally Posted by Travis Schuh View Post
We are running AMC motor controllers and brushed motors with USDigital encoders for hardware, the software is LinuxCNC.
Do you mind elaborating on why you aren't using steppers? It's really awesome that you're going out of your way to develop your own machines and this is one of the most interesting aspects of it.
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