RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] single axis control

So what if it's overkill? Get a cheap PC, install Mach3, and away you go.

Andy Wander


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From: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of scyvt
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 10:46 AM
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] single axis control




Hello group

I have 2 applications for single axis stepper control: one moving a cut-off
stop, and the other moving a table holding a part being drilled, both in
pre-determined increments, and with the need to store programs for numerous
parts. Although either Mach or EMC could do this, it seems like cutting
butter with a chainsaw. However, there doesn't seem to be much in the way of
single axis controllers on the market, and I don't have the knowledge to
brew up one with a microcontroller. Perhaps this could be an application for
a PLC, but there seems to be a learning curve to program one (not G-code).
Any suggestions?

TIA

Steve






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