Mark, I want to build my own; have everything except the controller. I came from CNC group on yahoo exactly to learn electronics for this very project.

I have 2 set of 30" stainless rods for the X and Y axis, 15" rods for Z, roller bearings, steppers, Mach 2 software. Even made my own bearing holders out of liquid plastic (Smooth-On, can even make threads in this grade of plastic).

Once here, I took the scenic root; LCDs, USB, etc. But I know I'm better prepared than ever to make one.

Just sooooo many things on TO-DO list and so few hours available in one day. The 30'x40' two storey garage also took a few years off my journey.

Louie, did you make your PCBs? If not, why not get templates at same time? Back to no gerber problem?

I use QCAD so I get everything.

Robert