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  1. #1
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    Using Mach3 with Reprap extruderUsing Mach3 with Reprap extruder

    Gooday from Sydney.

    I have recently built a four axis gantry robot running Mach3 software.
    It uses a four motor parallel port hobby cnc controller, and runs on windows 2000.

    I am building an extruder and want to know how to make parts with this rig.

    I have four active stepper motor channels and motors working.

    Mach3 can control up to six channels.

    The real question is how do I assaign the b or c axis to driving the extruder?

    Has anyone been down this path?

    Thanks Peter.

  2. #2
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    Extruder setup

    Peter,

    I am working on the same thing, have you found any info or are you still trying to get started?

    Thanks,

    Matt

  3. #3
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    Any progress? I was thinking of building an extruder head for my Sherline. It would be great at that!

  4. #4
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    havent started yet

    Havent started the extruder yet.

    My work North Sydney TAFE bought a shark cnc machine,
    and I have been spending time getting it to work with its own software and mach 3.

    May have time soon for the extruder.

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