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by CarbonThreeSixty
Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:25 am
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: Hardware buttons to run g-code snippets?
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Hardware buttons to run g-code snippets?

is anyone aware if it's possible to use hardware buttons or jog controller macros buttons to send snippets of g-code to the controller?
by CarbonThreeSixty
Thu Mar 29, 2018 12:34 am
Forum: CNC Machine Retrofits
Topic: Acctek AKM1212 CNC Router
Replies: 5
Views: 21504

Re: Acctek AKM1212 CNC Router

Hi Doug - we used the 4th axis port and synchronised. We don't currently envisage needing an A-axis, so should be fine. I did managed to overload our power supply yesterday, but the thermal cutout reset after a while. I think we possibly need a higher rated power supply (obv not more than 20amps!) I...
by CarbonThreeSixty
Wed Mar 28, 2018 7:54 am
Forum: CNC Machine Retrofits
Topic: Acctek AKM1212 CNC Router
Replies: 5
Views: 21504

Re: Acctek AKM1212 CNC Router

Hi Doug, Should be great once we're up and running - good news; X, Y and Z axis are moving! Make and Model of Stepper Motors - Type 86BYG 450B-79-A50-J5 (5.0A 1.8º) Voltage & Current Rating of DC Power Supply - Mean Well GST280A-C6P 24V Power Adapter; as bundled with our controller. Type of Drive sy...
by CarbonThreeSixty
Tue Mar 27, 2018 5:08 am
Forum: CNC Machine Retrofits
Topic: Acctek AKM1212 CNC Router
Replies: 5
Views: 21504

Acctek AKM1212 CNC Router

Hi Everyone, We're in the process of upgrading the controller on our Accetek AKM1212 from a Mach3 to our Buildbotics controller. I'll probably post a lot of questions, information and photos over the next few weeks! First question - our y-axis is a twin motor arrangement with two motor drives curren...