I'm getting ready to convert a Laguna CNC IQ router to Mach4. What are folks thought these days about the pluses and minuses of using an ESS vs the PoKeys 57??

I have used both . They both are excellent. The Pokey57CNC is more powerful with features than the ESS. The pokeys has a lot of complexity to it. The ESS is a lot simpler but will run your machine just fine..
Dan Mauch

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Hi Bob;

?The pros and cons are relevant to the user. The Pokey57CNC by Polabs is a one board solution, which works well with Auggie, Mach3 or Mach4 as plugins. If you currently have MAch3 working on your Laguna CNC, then the Pokey becomes a plug friendly way to convert over, benefiting in a much faster pulse engine and network ready. Every other solution does the exact same thing, just depends on $$$ for the parts you'll need.

Hope this helps.

Cheers
Bob

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