What is a CNC machine? This is a cool thing, which can be used to make other very cool things!
I don't have this machine hooked to my CNC table, I just use it to make sure my GCode is working as expected before actually cutting something. I also use it to test the touch off function. I've hooked a parallel cable to the machine and just use the wires used for the touch off function with a push button switch and pull up resistor in the circuit. Kcam 4 cnc controller form shared files: Here you can find kcam 4 cnc controller form shared files we have found in our database. Just click file title and download link will show up.
CNC router can cut (eg, plastic or wood) different parts which can then be composed to something (eg a robot or a holder for a beer).
The Internet is full of different instructions on how to make beautiful / reliable / cheap / big / small homemade DIY CNC router.
But I’ve never found how to make a reliable, inexpensive and beautiful CNC controller. Actually, it's called CNC system, but often it is called a CNC controller.
CNC controller - is the brain of the machine. It consists of various electronic circuit boards, computer and a computer program that controls the movement of the machine’s motors, calculate speed and other. Sometimes CNC controllers do without the use of a computer, but I think it greatly limits the possibility of extending the functions of the machine. Suddenly tomorrow you’ll want to install on the machine an additional axis and make more complex parts? Without a computer, and update the program it is much more difficult to do it.
There are many programs that can operate the machine (MACH 3, linux CNC, KCam, CNC-D etc), But I chose MACH 3 CNC since it is very well known, has a large number of users and is easy to install.
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And now the fun!
Almost all use usual computers with the installed program. Then make a separate housing for the electronics, drivers, power supply units, etc. It takes a lot of time and space.
I am engaged in the modernization of CNC machines more than 15 years and I know that all must be well protected and shielded in an industrial environment. Long cable caught electrical impulses and disrupt the work of the CNC.
I decided to go the other way and used the modular industrial computer. I ordered a 10 inch panel with a industrial monitor, protected industrial keyboard and the system unit with all components.
I have machine with 3 coordinates (XYZ), but it has two motors on Y axis (one on each side of the portal).
If you also want to have a convenient and reliable MACH 3 CNC system, follow these instructions: