modifications from 4 axes to 5 axes
12 Dec 2013 10:34 - 12 Dec 2013 10:36 #41534
by Nenad
modifications from 4 axes to 5 axes was created by Nenad
I have the turntable for 5 axes and a driver control board that runs 4 axes. Currently I am using only 4 axes. I also have a separate driver for the 5th axis. Basically all the hardware is ready, but I don't know how to connect it and what I need to change in the program to recognize it.
Can anyone suggest a tutorial on how to do it? It is my understanding that I need a separate parrallel port just for the extra axis?
Thanks!
Can anyone suggest a tutorial on how to do it? It is my understanding that I need a separate parrallel port just for the extra axis?
Thanks!
Last edit: 12 Dec 2013 10:36 by Nenad.
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12 Dec 2013 15:32 #41536
by cncbasher
Replied by cncbasher on topic modifications from 4 axes to 5 axes
you do not mention what breakout board or stepper driver controller you are using ?,
you need at a minimum 2 spare pins for step and direction either from the parallel port , or from a secondary parallel port
if you require limit switches you will need additional pins for these too
then modify your hal and ini port and add an additional axis ,
post your hal and ini files if you have difficulty
you need at a minimum 2 spare pins for step and direction either from the parallel port , or from a secondary parallel port
if you require limit switches you will need additional pins for these too
then modify your hal and ini port and add an additional axis ,
post your hal and ini files if you have difficulty
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12 Dec 2013 20:08 - 12 Dec 2013 20:09 #41540
by Rick G
Replied by Rick G on topic modifications from 4 axes to 5 axes
Hello,
You can also take a look at the sample configurations included with linuxcnc for a starting point. There are 4 and 5 axis examples.
Rick G
You can also take a look at the sample configurations included with linuxcnc for a starting point. There are 4 and 5 axis examples.
Rick G
Last edit: 12 Dec 2013 20:09 by Rick G.
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