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by Martinkh
Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: mpcnc and lowrider 3 support
Replies: 1
Views: 4278

mpcnc and lowrider 3 support

I am thinking that I may do a Lowrider CNC kit from V1, any known issues, any development or experience with this controller for that app?
by Martinkh
Sat Feb 05, 2022 6:26 am
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: laser and router connections and codes
Replies: 4
Views: 7258

Re: laser and router connections and codes

When you say configured, do you mean hardware (switches, disconnecting etc) or software configuration?
If software, I would assume some code is in the front end of the g code program that sets this. Is this the case?
by Martinkh
Fri Feb 04, 2022 9:00 am
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: Facets on arcs
Replies: 8
Views: 7762

Re: Facets on arcs

Is the OP doing better? Increasing RPM and decreasing feed rate in the arc may help too, if the speed to feed ratio is too low.
by Martinkh
Fri Feb 04, 2022 6:24 am
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: laser and router connections and codes
Replies: 4
Views: 7258

Re: laser and router connections and codes

I've thought about it more and refined the question. In order to leave both devices connected to the controller, while using one or the other, I would need to have a separate on/off commands for each head. If M03 is Spindle cw, M04 is spindle ccw and M05 is spindle off, I would need another pair of ...
by Martinkh
Wed Feb 02, 2022 12:21 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: laser and router connections and codes
Replies: 4
Views: 7258

laser and router connections and codes

Not a router owner yet, in planning stages. I have a background in Machining/sheet metal Mfg Eng though. I think you have a pretty good product, but I would like to understand how I might use it wire up both a VFD spindle control such that I can control speed in the parts program, but also run a las...