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  1. #1
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    Lathe conversion

    Hi

    I will convert a Bernardo BQV550 to CNC.
    Like to use KFlop + Kstep for controller
    How to connect an ancoder for Spindle to KFlop?
    Which Encoder should be used?

    Is it possible to run 2 KFlops in one PC, 1 for milling machine (allready exists) and a second for the lathe?

    BR

    Gerhard

  2. #2
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    Re: Lathe conversion

    Hi Gerhard,


    Like to use KFlop + Kstep for controller
    How to connect an ancoder for Spindle to KFlop?
    Which Encoder should be used?
    Its best to use a differential encoder. But KFLOP+KStep doesn't have any differential encoder inputs. So you might use a 3rd party differential receiver such as this. This might be then connected to a KFLOP Single ended Encoder input ie JP5. Encoder resolution should be such that at max RPM KFLOP's maximum cout rate of 1 million quadrature counts/sec is not exceeded.

    Is it possible to run 2 KFlops in one PC, 1 for milling machine (allready exists) and a second for the lathe?
    That should be possible. When launching KMotion/KMotionCNC which KFLOP to be used needs to be specified as a command line parameter USB Location ID. See here.
    TK
    http://dynomotion.com

  3. #3
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    Re: Lathe conversion

    Hi Tom,

    is the second KFlop also possible if I use your MACH3 plugin?

    BR
    Gerhard

  4. #4
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    Re: Lathe conversion

    No. Mach3 is obsolete and unsupported. Consider using our free KMotionCNC.
    TK
    http://dynomotion.com

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