Hi Forum,
We're using the Acorn controller to build a 4-axis filament winder. Most of these winding CAM suites post to X Y A B (two linear, two rotary) by default. Is there any way to configure the control to read "A" as the first rotary axis, as opposed to "Z"?
Thanks and regards,
- Austin
Changing Axis Names to "X, Y, A, B"
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Re: Changing Axis Names to "X, Y, A, B"
Here is the particular machine kinematics we need to accommodate with our build, in order to use these industry CAM tools:
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Re: Changing Axis Names to "X, Y, A, B"
Sorry to bump, really just wondering if this will be easier to do on the control side or in post.
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Re: Changing Axis Names to "X, Y, A, B"
AFIK You can only change axis label on the 4th axis, 3rd is Z but can be set to rotary
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Re: Changing Axis Names to "X, Y, A, B"
the Wizard has limitations on axis label but cnc12 does not.
inside cnc12, f1 setup, f3 config, f2 mach, f2 motor then edit the table.
then set parameters up to define the axis type
inside cnc12, f1 setup, f3 config, f2 mach, f2 motor then edit the table.
then set parameters up to define the axis type
Need support? READ THIS POST first. http://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=1043
All Acorn Documentation is located here: viewtopic.php?f=60&t=3397
Answers to common questions: viewforum.php?f=63
and here viewforum.php?f=61
Gear we use but don't sell. https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... _gear.html
All Acorn Documentation is located here: viewtopic.php?f=60&t=3397
Answers to common questions: viewforum.php?f=63
and here viewforum.php?f=61
Gear we use but don't sell. https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... _gear.html
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Re: Changing Axis Names to "X, Y, A, B"
Ahh, that makes sense. We'll run the rest of our configuration in CNC12.
Thank you for the tip, we're on track now and this makes the post situation pretty simple.
Thank you for the tip, we're on track now and this makes the post situation pretty simple.