I don't think it has a printer port though. The computer is about a year old and runs Windows 7 64bit (touch screen) and has both usb and ethernet.

I was under impression that the ethernet connection was better. Once I start shelling out cash, then I'm committed. Yes, I'm aware of some of the pitfalls and assume there are many more that I'm not aware of. If I use the existing servos, which motion control board do I choose? If I go with different servos then which MC do I choose? What amp is best? I want to use servos and control them via Ethernet. The servos in question are Anilam model 37000117 DC servos. The first fork in the road is controller with the servos being the major factor. So here I am looking for some advice as well. This last winter I’ve been a regular “guest” here and as such have seen some really good advice offered. But for simplicity and cost I would prefer to use them.

If the servos need to be replaced then they will. I’m not against saving money but if I’m going to do it I want to do it right, within reason of course. As far as the one I keep for myself, it would just be the better. I don’t think I would make much if any but that by far out ways losing money on it. The “extra” machine in my shop would sell faster and for more. I believe that a working CNC machine far out values a non-operational and thus manual machine, so much that if done correctly would be cost beneficial. I haven’t completely ruled out others and am very open to suggestions. I'm currently heehawing between the Galil 41x3 and the DSPMC for the motion control card. The servos work and would like to reuse them if possible/practical. What little research I've done points me to Mach 3. So, at the very least: the time to learn, mistakes, headaches, etc. buying a CNC machine and having the controls die and thus considering selling it for a loss on eBay (or what not) as a manual milling machine would be a hit to say the least but it wouldn't be the end of the world. The mills are in good shape but lack working/operational CNC. I use it a few more times and it dies to. I used it a few times and winter comes, so my shop (garage) gets crunched down and in effect becomes all but unusable until late spring so I can park my truck inside. I found a decent machine at a reasonable price and bought it. I bought the second in response to the first dying and was kicking around the idea of either selling it as a manual machine or converting it to mach 3 which I thought might take some time and considerable effort. I have 2 broken mills the second just died last week. I'm just a DIY'er, not a business or anything like that, so my (or that of would be employee(s)) life and/or livelihood doesn't depend on quick or even unquestionable opinions.just what's left of my hair and my sanity.

Anilam series 1100