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LOOKING for a CNC conversion for my PM-935 knee mill

I have a small program that does one op. The mill starts from home. Z moves down makes the cut and returns home. How do I change the stop and start positions to save time and movement.

TRYING To install a encoder on my mini mill but looking at McMaster-Carr there are several types. any reconditions on the preferred type?

I have completed all my bench test and feel I'm ready to attach the stepper motors to the mill. I have watched several great videos but non show how to installl the motors. The stepper has two cables. when purchasing kit the show longer cables. but the second cable is only 14 inches about. I have se...

I'm using ACORN_rev4 MULTIPLE KL-5080H HYBTID DRIVES. It shows Step 1,2,3 Direction 1,2,3, using H6 (DB25) and Enable 1,2,3 using H2 and H3.

In ALL the videos I have watched ALL the terminals are used are H2, H3, and use shielded wire. Any clarification would be greatly appreciated.

First conversion from sherline / Masso. finished first test made me happy. I watched every video I could and do not understand how the finished wired stepper could be only the distance away?? what good does the long cable do