Hi dave, I have Mach3 on a old laptop running windows XP, which also also runs my Roland CAMM-2 PNC-2300 Desktop Rotary Engraver software, Mach4 is not a free upgrade.
Most of the Hardware I have chosen has been well tested on the Mach3 platform.
In my case Mainly boils down to cost, I am currently in between jobs,? my current funds do not warrant me investing in new software, all i have is time, Hence the Youtube videos.
The Total cost in replacement parts for the Duet is currently UK ?69, all parts brought on amazon. I did buy the parts some time back when i was working to upgrade the Roland.
?21.88? SUPERNIGHT 12V 30A Switching Power Supply
?23.00? MACH3 Controller USB MACH3 100Khz Motion Controller Card Breakout Board CNC Controller Card for Stepper Motor Servo Motor
?23.99? 3 X Dealikee TB6600 4A 9-42V Stepper Motor Driver CNC Controller
Hope this helps
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