[quote=“SteveWurster, post:103, topic:119”]
I’m looking at inlay or engraving on a cylinder or turned item. [/quote]
I don’t know of anyone who has done a Rotary Axis / 4th axis mod yet
V Carve Pro supports Wrapped Rotary Axis Toolpaths so that should handled the software side.
You will probably have to add a additional stepper driver for the rotary motor. This is not that big of a deal. You can get a small add-on board or a self contained unit.
Or try a purely mechanical approach with a rack an pinion setup.
[quote=“SteveWurster, post:103, topic:119”]
what modifications are required to adapt a small laser engraver or even a cutter in place of the spindle? [/quote]
People have added a laser diode to the x-carve.
J Tech Photonics makes a laser diode module that can be bolted on to the x-carve. They have info and bracket plans in their website.