> -----Original Message----- > From: Robert von Knobloch [mailto:b...@engelking.de] > Subject: [Emc-users] [Fwd: Heiz CNC - emc configuration] 5th axis > > Peter wrote: > > Hello Robert, > > Have you ever thought about making the 5th axis to your Heiz machine? The > Heiz controller is capable for 4 axis, and with another LPT port and > controller and step motor would it be possible to drive the 5th axis? What > do you think? > > Best Regards, > Peter > > > I can see no reason why not, except maybe the difficulty of generating > gcode from cad to drive it. > EMC can handle up to 6 axes. > I do not have a reason for a 5th. axis on my machine. > What do you want to use it for ? > > Best regards, > Robert
I think you meant to say EMC could handle 9 axes. (XYZABCUVW) :-) Greg www.distinctperspectives.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Register Now for Creativity and Technology (CaT), June 3rd, NYC. CaT is a gathering of tech-side developers & brand creativity professionals. Meet the minds behind Google Creative Lab, Visual Complexity, Processing, & iPhoneDevCamp asthey present alongside digital heavyweights like Barbarian Group, R/GA, & Big Spaceship. http://www.creativitycat.com _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
