Re: Stewart Platforms...

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "killthiskid" <jaskew@u...> wrote:

> I've been lurking for quite some time, and read many a back
> messages. It is at this point that I'm ready to ask: what about
> stewart platforms, or less specific, parallel style CNC?
>
> Here's the thing: I've read wide and far about the subject. I

work

> at a university, and have gone deep into the many issues around
> paralell style machines, most specific the kinematics.
>
> There are a few mentions of hexapod type machines, but no real
> discussion. Having said that, I ask these questions:
>
> Is any one using or exploring parallel type machines? If so, of

what

> type? 3-3? 6-6? And if you are, what type of software/hardware

are

> you using?
>
> Thanks. I am seriously impressed with the amount of knowledge

shared

> on this forum. I have already learned a great quanity about CNC.

At some point I will build one (6-6) and run it with EMC. Check out
this site.
http://www.foxkid.net/cgi-bin/photo-album.pl?album=/Processed Carls
Projects / Stewart Platform

I was impressed with what one can build with so little ,... and mill
what he does.