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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach 4 and 5 Axis CNC

« on: May 12, 2020, 01:37:47 PM »

Thanks for all the information, I really appreciate it. Unfortunately the AC servos are a bit too pricey for our lab so were gonna have to go with the steppers.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Mach 4 and 5 Axis CNC

« on: May 11, 2020, 04:35:19 PM »

Hi, I am currently a student, and am working for a university Lab that has me assisting in creating a 5 axis CNC with Mach4 software.

I am posting a few questions, if anyone can help regarding this project, I would greatly appreciate it.

1. If someone could suggest a good controller board for a 5 axis CNC (Mach4), that can control x y z and 2 rotary axes, along with spindle control.
2. We are currently thinking of using Nema 34 stepper motors, any suggestions in changing these motors or keeping them would be taken into consideration.
3. Suggestions on power supplies for both motors, and motion controller would be helpful as well.
4. finally any breakout board information is helpful as well in case the motion controller doesn't have any additional inputs for limit switches and emergency stop.

The professor basically gave the people in the lab this task, and asked us to work from scratch, throwing us in the deep-end. We understand we are complete newbies to this, so any information regarding this would be very helpful, including links to other sites or forums for help.

Thank you very much for your time in reading this,

-Starting_Anew