RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] single axis control

I built some motion controls for a company who was integrating them into a
laser micrometer system. I used the Phidgets bipolar drivers as they fit the
performance and programmability requirements of the project. The user
interface was going to be on a PC anyhow. I thought about using Mach but it
overcomplicated things and made the system more expensive too.
Overcomplicating a design is never a good thing.



Automation direct has some pretty inexpensive PLCs. You can get a DL5 and a
pulse out (stepper drive) module for around $375. Cubeloc also makes a small
inexpensive controller with stepper motor output that you can program in
Basic or Ladder Logic (and you can use any stepper drive you want then.)



My advice is don't overcomplicate things, simpler is usually better.



Jeff Birt

Soigeneris.com



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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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