Converting a X2 clone to CNC

[Shawn]

After a few days of head scratching and forum searching I finally got my first movement on my X2 cnc conversion. Now that I think I have the hardware and software sorted the rest of the conversion should be easy. I would however like to know how other folks power down the IO board and drivers? Currently, unless I actually shut down the main 36vdc power supply by unplugging it, the stepper motors are holding the axis firmly. Is there any reason I shouldn't just put the main 36 vdc and 5vdc power supply onto a separate power bar with an on off switch?

Thanks
Shawn