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X2 X-axis Stepper motor Power Feed - (possible CNC conversion?) |
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tumutbound:
I'm looking to put a power feed on my X2 and was going to use a motor from an old cordless drill. Having read your thread, I might have to dig through the stepper motors to see if I have anything that will suit. |
raynerd:
Tumutbound - if I manage to get this controller running you are welcome to have the code, pic or circuit to run it! Chris |
raynerd:
Well I got a bit further today. Managed to get hold of a Development board, load the PIC and test the circuit with an osciloscope. Here is the setup: EasyPIC5 dev board Osc, shows us when we are pulsing and is easier to test and calculate from than actually hooking up a motor. Although a motor in its place would run! Chris |
NickG:
Chris, That's really good stuff there, very interesting - think it'd take a lot to explain that in writing, a video was worth 1,000,000 words in this case! Did you loan the development board then? How much would one like that set you back? And what software is required to drive it? Cheers, Nick |
spuddevans:
--- Quote from: NickG on December 20, 2009, 03:24:21 AM ---How much would one like that set you back? And what software is required to drive it? --- End quote --- Funnily enough, I have been looking into those particular development boards recently. The latest version can be found here You can use different programming languages like C, Basic and Pascal, or you can learn the PIC specific coding. There are complete starter development packs that come with your choice of programming language and a few other accessories Clicky The manufacturers site holds a lot more detail about the different development boards, as well as a load of downloadable pdf's of user manuals, projects and schematics. Linky Hope this helps, Tim |
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