So, thinking more about your 4th Axis project @ErikJenkins, if you had clearance under the Y rails on both sides of the machine, and placed the chuck and tail in a channel that allowed you to put them outside or inside the workspace, you could effectively carve a 6 foot long walking stick by either flipping it half way thru, or moving the chuck outside the work areaā¦ Just sayinā
I could change the orientation from front to back and use a support at the back and I wouldnāt need any clearance under the rails
Good point. My table is against a wall, so I tend to think in terms of unlimited X but Y is always hindered by the back wallā¦
Just using Y for A substitution and Grbl, I assume youāre happy enough w\ the results?
I finally ordered my linear rail Z today, and your 4th Axis is in my cart as well, but Iām thinking laser before rotary.
I am happy with it, Iāll be happier with the new electronics so I can keep everything connected and not change settings back and forth
I bet. Iām just weighing the options of dealing with GRBL and swapping Y, just so I can turn some walking sticks for the boy \ cub scouts as gifts, which might be a short-term āmake 20 and doneā versus changing out all the electronicsā¦
Nice straight walking sticks would be fairly easy, with a good design and good stock.
Yeah, thatās what Iām thinking, even a 1.5" or 1.75" hardwood dowel rod would work, it wouldnāt need a ton of design work, just something scout related (wolves, bears, tigers, tents) and maybe their den \ pack number ā¦
Sounds pretty nice.
Iāll post pics, probably 30 days out, just got that linear Z on order and I want to get that in first. The V wheels and eccentrics are frustrating me latelyā¦
Thanks for doing the proof of concept
SHHH! Dont give mother nature any wild ideas! She has had enough of her own lately.
Since it is not really possible to attach square stock to a 3 jaw chuck, I made a few faceplates to screw onto stock. I am testing it out in wood until I get one I like then I will cut it from aluminum.
It has 2 set screwsā¦I havenāt taken it off yet to see what is in thereā¦Iāll check it out later (it is hot in the shop )ā¦I have a few 4 jaw chucks, it would be nice if one fits.
Where did you find that enclosure? Or did it come with your new controller?
What are all the extra connectors for?
I ordered it all assembled and ready to go by the folks at Camtronics,
The connectors are for:
5 motors (X, Y, Y, Z and A),
Probe connector using the same 1/4" headphone jack Iāve been using,
VFD/spindle connector for a future upgrade,
limit/homing switch connectors,
relayed outlet for the router,
another relayed controlled DB9 connector for something else.
All motors and limit/homing switches get DB9 connectors.
Ethernet port for connecting to the shop pc.