Hi, I have an application that needs some fairly simple movements on a single axis. Basically:
- Move 2 inches from "starting position" to a "hold position"
- stop for a few seconds
- move slowly another 3 inches at a controlled speed
- hold for 5 seconds
- reverse to original position at a moderate speed
I am trying to avoid the need to dedicate a computer to this application, mostly because of space availability.
I already have:
- Gecko stepper motor controller
- stepper motor
and can get the rest of the mechanical parts fairly easily.
For control of the motion, I am thinking about
:
- Planet-cnc CNC USB controller Mk3 (9 axis) 219 euro
- cnc usb controller license (
https://planet-cnc.com/product/connection-kit/ ) 69 euro
- Adapter with screw terminals (
https://planet-cnc.com/product/adapt...rew-terminals/) 28 euro
- Connection kit - just to save some time chasing parts (
https://planet-cnc.com/product/connection-kit/ ) 5.5 euro
- SD card option (
https://planet-cnc.com/product/adapter-for-sd-card/ ) 35 euro
- double shielded usb cable 10 euro
- Debating on the MPG jog pendant with adapter 199 euro
The idea is to generate the G code, load it into the SD card and let the MK3 do the motion control.
The "motion" would be activated by pushing a button / switch to run it through one "cycle" of the motion.
Assuming that this can all work, then I will probably purchase another set up for use with a small cnc router that I have.
I guess I have three general questions:
1) Will this concept work - loading the g code into the SD card and have the MK3 run in stand alone mode?
I guess along with this - is this considered a standard, supported arrangement?
2) Am I missing anything obvious for parts or software to make it work?
3) Should I purchase off of the planet-cnc web site for delivery to the USA, or is there a USA based distributor for these items?
Thanks for any help and advice.
HarryN