Hello dpot
I'm very interested in your mechanical design, and would like to cooperate with you...If you like! and would like to have more information about the mechanical parts and the functionality of the movements.
I was searching long time for a similar Hot Wire cutting machine. I started to study the electronic parts and the software needed.
Today I have the following:
Hardware*:
- Arduino Mega
- Ramps 1.4 Board
- 4 DRV8825 Stepper Drivers
- 4 Stepper Motors nema 17
- Power Supply 24V / 36V
Software:
- GRBL 0.8c MEGA RAMPS.
Which was firstly adapted for 4 axis by*
Letartare,
further improved by*
Skwee*and adapted to work with the Ramps1.4 board by
rasciodc.
- GRBL HotWire*Controller.
The program is a modified version of*Grbl-Panel, adapted by
rasciodc.
It handles 4 axis, controls the hotwire temperature and visualizes Gcode being executed graphically.
Hope this will help you start up with the software. If you have questions...don't hesitate.