Hello folks,
I am a bit new to all of this, and have a couple questions that I haven't been able to find an answer to.
I have the knowledge and ability to build the mechanical side of a CNC machine, however I am struggling with how this is intergraded with a controller and software.
For example, Say I build a CNC router with a table 8ft x 4ft, and a Gantry with a Z axis with 4" of vertical travel.
I install Stepper motors with sufficent power to drive all axis's.
How do I then configure controller so It knows its travel limits for each axis, as well as its location on each axis at all times?
Is there a controller package available that would work in this sort of setup, and can be programmed, or can "Learn" how much travel the hardware has etc.
Can anyone point me to a good starting point for this, I'd hate to build a nice big beautiful solid machine and then be unable to drive/control it.
cheers