{"id":2252,"date":"2012-04-15T21:19:58","date_gmt":"2012-04-16T03:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thmsblog.com\/?p=2252"},"modified":"2012-04-20T10:07:51","modified_gmt":"2012-04-20T16:07:51","slug":"taig-4th-axis-operational","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.thehobbyistmachineshop.com\/?p=2252","title":{"rendered":"Taig 4th Axis Operational"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I have it fully wired and working. I didn’t make finishing this project a high priority because I really don’t have anything to make on the 4th axis. I have lots of ideas but nothing designed.<\/p>\n

The work on getting the SmoothStepper installed kind of kicked my butt and said, “What are you waiting on?” I didn’t have a real good answer for myself. I knew there wasn’t much more work. All I had to finish was the wiring.<\/p>\n

Then I had to find the piece of paper on how to set up the controller for the correct current for the new stepper motor. I think I spent as much time searching for the document as wiring up the cable.<\/p>\n

The final step was to research MACH3 and figure out how to set up a rotary axis for the “A” channel. Since I have never done it before it was a new experience. I didn’t even know for sure how to set up the pulse rate. Right now the acceleration and the top speed are still sort of a SWAG. That’s a Scientific Wild Ass Guess.<\/p>\n

In any case, the video here is proof that it is running. I may next have to invest in Art Fenerty’s gear design program so I have something to make on the 4th axis.<\/p>\n

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