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More axis for master / slave control
« on: December 28, 2007, 01:14:02 PM »
Hi, I posted this in the Quantum area, but today saw that this is the correct place for feature requests.  Sorry for double posting.

I am designing / building a DIY router.   As planned, I am running up against the need for more than 6 axis for driving steppers.
- X = master / slave = 2
- Y = master / slave = 2
- Z = 2 (or more) independent Z spindles with independent Z motion = 2
- I would really like to use a stepper motor for one of the spindles = 1 or 2
- 4th axis - not yet needed, but I would really like to be able to add in the future = 1

All would be driven off of parallel ports.

Thanks

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Re: More axis for master / slave control
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2007, 03:22:05 PM »
I think you need to re-think your machine or look at using a Fanuc 18Mi they are only 13 axis and $20000.

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Re: More axis for master / slave control
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2007, 06:35:56 PM »
I think you need to re-think your machine or look at using a Fanuc 18Mi they are only 13 axis and $20000.

Graham.


Hi  Graham - you are probably right, but this is the "feature request" area.  Maybe the Artsoft programmers would be willing to come up with a version of mach / quantum with more axis.  6 for the $ 150 / price, and 10 or so for a premium price - just an idea.  $ 20 K is out of my range for a DIY project, but I am sure you knew that already.  Take care.