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  1. 05-27-2018, 07:46 PM #1
    sbadhur
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    Homemade 4th axis

    I have made up a 4th rotary axis for index cutting. Currently mach3 is controling the indexing and delta dynapath 20m is just looping a simple linear move with dwell.

    Is it possible to wire delta dynapath to comunicate with a closed loop stepper motor and drive? Maybe just using signals from i/o board?
    How would one go about the wiring?

    Thanks
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  2. 05-28-2018, 11:50 PM #2
    gwiz
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    Re: Homemade 4th axis

    You could update it to a 4th axis The dynapath puts out a +- 10vdc command. And takes a 5vdc squarewave feedback. Dynapath is still around. And services controls. Another place is parts and smarts in Wisconsin. Another option is if your machine has an m-code that turns on to start and allows an input to say it is done. Best of luck
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  3. 05-29-2018, 07:13 AM #3
    sbadhur
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    Re: Homemade 4th axis

    Thanks Gwiz for the feedback.Will contact parts and smarts
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