In this thread regarding my search for a drill press, Mitch suggested a CNC320 as a solution. At first I thought wow $400+ is a whole lot of money to invest in the few PCBs that I make. Then I thought again, Not like I have several expensive toys that I could probably really don't need but enjoy. What is one other? I can afford it. Drilling is the worst part of the project for me since my hands are not all that steady and my hand eye coordination is not the greatest. It won't get any better as I get older. I might as well invest the money for a good drill and press into a CNC tool
I have some questions.
1. I have seen a video of the CNC320 milling a PCB. The edges at least appeared a little ragged. Is that normal for milled PCBs?
2. Are there special bits I will need?
3. Should software come with the CNC machine? Will it stop and tell me to change bits for holes and such?
4. I noticed the CNC320 requires a special adapter card for the PC. Is this normal or do some use USB connection?
5. Other than cost, noise and excess dust, any down side to a CNC?
I have some questions.
1. I have seen a video of the CNC320 milling a PCB. The edges at least appeared a little ragged. Is that normal for milled PCBs?
2. Are there special bits I will need?
3. Should software come with the CNC machine? Will it stop and tell me to change bits for holes and such?
4. I noticed the CNC320 requires a special adapter card for the PC. Is this normal or do some use USB connection?
5. Other than cost, noise and excess dust, any down side to a CNC?