Create/design a controller for me

[Demon]

There's also the matter of environment; is it dusty, outside, extreme temperatures, just to name a few.

Have you tried DIY CNC forums?

There's already lots of hardware available that does what you need. Reinventing the wheel might not be the cheapest solution for you.

I have had a weakness for Gecko drives ever since I started researching DIY CNC: https://www.geckodrive.com. It's been nearly 10 years since I discovered them and I remember the developper being actively in touch with his customers. The emphasis was on quality and reliability, not bells and whistles.

If I had money, I'd buy Gecko kits for commercial use. But I'm broke, so I plan on building my own, over the next 50 years.

Robert


EDIT: There's tons of recommended reading on that site. I'd start with this just to get an idea:
http://www.geckodrive.com/support/choosing-a-drive.html