Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] NAMES 2000 PICS

Bert Eding wrote:

> Very interresting!
>
> Do you have a special version of EMC,
> how do You control 6 axes,
> I am very interested.
>
> Is there a 6 axis trajectory planner in this EMC version,
> if so I woul like to have it.

The hexapod version of EMC offers very limited 6-axis
control. There is no way to tilt the platform by way of the
RS-274 commands. In other words, it accomplishes only
3 degrees of freedom in the commands, and that is the
cartesian coordinates. The guys at NIST are working on
generalizing the interpreter to accomodate up to 6 degrees
of freedom. When this is done, it will not only generalize
movement of a Stewart platform (hexapod) but also allow
fully general movement of 4-6 axis machines, I am told.
I am looking forward to this eagerly, as I have wanted to put
a dividing head on my mill.

Jon