Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 5-Axis-EMC

I think EMC would still want the kinematics to be configured for B and C
there is a bunch of stuff going on under the surface that the software needs
to know about to do the motion control and trajectory planing
the kinematics files are in the emc/src/emcmot directory
look at trivkins.c for a start (only 3 axis)
there is some talk on the EMC list about the 5-axis setup this week so there
may be a newer snapshot of the code soon (I hope)
once you do get hold of the newer version you can compile the code
on the ZipEMC system itself (make a backup copy first of course)

Brian

> Why set up the kinematics ? I just want to drive a "simple" 5-axis-mashine
> , no Hexapod and no robot.
> 3 linear axis ( X,Y,Z) and two rotary axis (B,C ). The wright kinematic is
> figured out by the postprocessor of the programming system.
> Using G01 X100 Y50 Z30 B10 C20 all axis should start and finish their way
> at the same time. X,Y,Z moving in mm, B,C in degrees.
> With the ZIPEMC-CD I was told it works only 3-axis interpolating, 4th Axis
> only in "Jog".
> Then, perhaps 6 weeks ago (or so) someone announced EMC would now be
> working for 5 (or 6?) axis.
> But the newest EMC - Version I can find is older than that.
> ( If it is of intrest - I´m working as an CNC-Programmer at
> www.praewest.com ( look at the produktion/quality assurance ))
> Regards
> Peter