On Thu, 14 Apr 2011, Andrew wrote: > 2011/4/14 Michael Jones <[email protected]> > >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Andrew [mailto:[email protected]] >>> Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 12:37 PM >>> To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) >>> Subject: [Emc-users] Hexapod project >>> >>> Hi, >>> I've recently built a hexapod (of course, controlled by EMC2), here's a >>> little video. >>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_UmhUjZhNo >>> The machine is not completed yet, it needs actuators >>> tuning, calibration etc. >>> Thanks to EMC2 developers for great CNC software and to all of you for >>> valuable advices. >>> >>> Best regards, >>> Andrew >> >> Ok.. so other than being a REALLY cool project/demonstration of what can be >> done with EMC and apparently a lot of great engineering.. >> >> What's it good for? >> >> At least, it will be good for my scientific research =) Also, I already > plan to cut some small parts at the machine. > I agree, that for day-to day use hexapods are still not ready. > But generally, building a hexapod isn't such a big deal. > I hope that someday, when some company starts manufacturing necessary parts > - actuators, joints, platforms at decent price (probably, it will be some > Chinese company=), everyone will be able to build simple and *absolutely > imprecise* base frame and enjoy 5-axis machining. That's the point - no need > for precise and expensive base, all these perpendicular, parallel surfaces > etc. Just put together set of cheap modules, perform calibration - and you > have pretty accurate and precise high speed low-cost machine. > > Andrew >
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