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X2 X-axis Stepper motor Power Feed - (possible CNC conversion?)

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raynerd:
Just another step towards the xaxis contoller and I know probably not that interesting. I`ve actually started it properly now but I wanted to include an LCD so I thought it would be best to first try and implement an lcd on a current code.
Here is my electronic ball and cup game with an lcd.... I`m certainly building up my understanding especially considering I`ve know nothing about either coding or electronics/circuits.

NickG:
Chris, impressive stuff this.  :clap: It's good that you can be doing this preparatory work indoors too.  :smart: then  :dremel:  :thumbup:

raynerd:
Believe it or not, I am now getting down to the task in hand. Can I ask for a few ideas that you would think would be useful for an x-axis controller unit.
Just to recap, as I appreciate this thread has lost a little focus -

The controller is to drive the X-axis of the X2 milling machine.

The current inputs and outputs:

button left
button right
button stop
button memory
LCD display
MotorRun LED
Memory LED

Function:
On power-up, the indexer is auto set to position "0".
The motor can be jogged left and right using the buttons
If memory is pressed, followed by "left" or "right" that sets a limit at that side. Once two limits have been set, this allows you to simply move between limits (I expect progressing the feed on either the z or y axis).

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That is where I am up to now. Anyone any suggestions as to the sort of functionallity or other features it would be useful to have?

Chris

No1_sonuk:
Variable traverse speed? Not necessarily constantly variable, but at least presettable.  That could be on a +/- basis, set up several presets, or both.


Also maybe a button/function to make it auto-traverse from one limit to the other and stop, or go back.

spuddevans:
Having a rapid traverse could be helpful for covering larger spans.


Tim

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