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4th axis module for bespoke application
Hi,
I have a StepCraft 300 machine.
I want to know whether adding the 4th axis module with the upgrade to WinPC-NC software will allow me to 'plug in' a Stepper motor of my own with a 9 pin D‐sub male connector and run 4 axis gcode?
Or is the 4th axis module somehow constrained to using the Circular table with three jaw chuck?
Many thanks,
Jack
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Maybe you can give the answer to yourself. How should it be constrained? :whistle:
The only constrain is that the motor should at least be able to handle the max. currency that can be expected from the module.
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Gruß, Andreas
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Can you tell a bit more about the application you have in mind?
Of course the circular table also applies a transmission. This means that one revolution of the motor only causes a partial revolution of the working piece. If you don't apply a transmission in your application the resolution would be pretty poor.
SC 420 mit DIY parallel + Proxxon mit Mod + HF500 + SprintLayout + LibreCAD/QCAD + FreeCAD +WinPC starter/USB->EstlCAM + EstlCAM LPTAdapter + EstlCAM Handrad + DIY Vakuumtisch
Gruß, Andreas
Thanks!
I thought as much.
I'm planning on putting a RepRap 3D printer extruder on my StepCraft. The extruder should have the necessary reduction ratio in its transmission.
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