Category: General LinuxCNC Questions
Thank you very much for your detailed and informative response. After considering the complexity and high cost of EtherCAT, I have decided not to pursue that route. Fortunately, I have also found a way to purchase hardware from abroad. There is a platform where international travelers can register and, for a fee, purchase and deliver requested items. While this service is slightly more expensive, I believe it is worth it. At this stage, I am planning to build a 5-axis CNC machine with an automatic tool changer. I would greatly appreciate it if you could recommend a suitable Mesa board setup for this application. Here are my key requirements: Full Ethernet-based control (no PCI required) Toll changer Support for 5 axes with servo motors In the future, I would like to add linear scales (linear encoders) for closed-loop feedback Unfortunately, I am not very familiar with the Mesa product lineup, so a specific recommendation or example configuration would be very helpful. Thank you in advance for your support.
