I purchased an Intelitek Prolight Turning Center with the intent to retrofit a Mach3 Controller. I finished the initial retrofit and discovered that the particular Mach3 controller I purchased didn’t support an encoder. After researching viable controller options, I learned that they were all going to require a PC with an ethernet port, which I didn’t have. So I instead went with the all-in-one Masso G3 Touch controller.
Links to components used:
Mach3 CNC Controller (I wouldn’t recommend this controller. In both instances that I’ve used it, it appears to be poorly designed and have a safety concern where it powers the spindle on if the USB cable is not plugged into 5V.): https://amzn.to/3tYv8Vf
Masso G3 Touch Controller: https://www.masso.com.au/product/masso-touch-lathe-cnc-controller/
3 x Stepper Motor Drivers: https://amzn.to/3hNcyfL
DB-9 Pin Connector Breakout Board: https://amzn.to/3tD8JfM
3-Prong Power Cord: https://amzn.to/3ElFK4X
Meanwell 48v Power Supply: https://amzn.to/3Gs1v6a
Spade wire connectors: https://amzn.to/3yshYlb
22 AWG 4 Conductor Stranded Shielded Wire: https://amzn.to/3yMiITu
1/2” Shank Collet Chuck: https://amzn.to/3Au7Rhl
Internal External threading tools: https://amzn.to/3V6jbrP
Masso Forum post by Brent with DB-9 connections: https://forums.masso.com.au/threads/light-machines-prolight-3000-turning-center-conversion.639/
My website: https://www.id3ntitycrisis.com
My design portfolio: https://www.id3ntitycrisis.com/portfolio/