I purchased an Intelitek Prolight Turning Center with the intent to retrofit a Mach3 Controller. I finished the initial retrofit and discovered that the particular Mach3 controller I purchased didn’t support an encoder. After researching viable controller options, I learned that they were all going to require a PC with an ethernet port, which I didn’t have. So I instead went with the all-in-one Masso G3 Touch controller.
Links to components used:
Mach3 CNC Controller (I wouldn’t recommend this controller. In both instances that I’ve used it, it appears to be poorly designed and have a safety concern where it powers the spindle on if the USB cable is not plugged into 5V.):
Masso G3 Touch Controller:
3 x Stepper Motor Drivers:
DB-9 Pin Connector Breakout Board:
3-Prong Power Cord:
Meanwell 48v Power Supply:
Spade wire connectors:
22 AWG 4 Conductor Stranded Shielded Wire:
1/2” Shank Collet Chuck:
Internal External threading tools:
Masso Forum post by Brent with DB-9 connections:
My website:
My design portfolio: