So I'm showing initiative (and probably stupidity) by deciding to build my own CNC from scratch. In the past couple days I have managed to find about 2/3 of the extruded aluminum I'll need for the frame. Now I'm looking for the steppers, drivers, breakout board, etc that I'll need. I found a complete set on Wish for $258 with NEMA-23 steppers and the power supply too. I trust Wish to send me the parts. What I don't trust them to do is provide any documentation or wiring diagrams. Keep in mind I've never touched a CNC machine before, with the exception of a tape-drive Gerber cloth cutting machine in the 80s. So I have no clue how to wire it up.
Is there a better place to buy this stuff that actually provides documentation and doesn't cost a fortune? Has anyone else bought an undocumented kit and lived to tell about it? Looking for advice.
Is there a better place to buy this stuff that actually provides documentation and doesn't cost a fortune? Has anyone else bought an undocumented kit and lived to tell about it? Looking for advice.