I can believe that, seems that all projects cost more then estimated.I think your estimate is low. Many underestimate the cost of a conversion.
I understand I need encoders but I think my motors are good and I thought the allin came with drives.BUT you should budget about $600 per axis for drives/motors from DMM.
I will look into this.They have decent support, and I have completed one OAK/DYN4 system and it seems to be working ok and as designed. I am cautiously optimistic this will be a good reasonably priced combination.
I am trying, I recently completed a project where I added stepper motors to my cross slide table so I have some experience with steppers. I'm not sure I want to put steppers on this mill. I have been working with CNC controls all my adult life, and make a living building and integrating CNCs to run high volume production. ( Fanuc Controls) Some day (retirement) I may do some work for job shops. But for now its just for hobby.ust don't go into a conversion blind. Do your homework, continue to ask questions. Ask yourself what the end game is. Are you hoping to learn about CNC controls? Are you wanting a machine at home to learn and do personal work? Are you hoping to make money with the machine?
Thanks for the Cost sheet,