> On 28 Sep 2019, at 16:30, jonas hauptman <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> HI,
> 
> We are curious has anyone experimented with using the BB AI with Machinekit 
> yet? 

I have tried updating to a realtime kernel, but that does not work out of the 
box as of yet. I ran MK on an X15 so I guess there should be no big problems.

> Either way, I was wondering if one was planning to do other operation such as 
> in-browser 3d modeling (onshape, fusion360 or rhinoceros 7) as well as part 
> scanning real-time whether it is yet a good time to try to transition over. 

I would not do that from a beaglebone. But I guess you could if you wanted to.

What do you mean with “part scanning real-time”?

> Our project in general /  non-machining parts level working well.  Charles 
> thanks so much for your help!  But now we're about to size things up for 
> longer axis of movement and more toque so along with moving to all larger 
> NEMA 23 motors we are interested in considering BB AI.   

Why the BB AI? What holds you back in the BBB?

Bas

> Especially if it is a drop-in replacement and still works with the CRAMPS 
> Board and Configuration or if there is a new CRAMPS board that will be paired 
> with it?  Anyway, if anyone has thoughts or insights we are interested to 
> hear them.  Our goal continues to be to develop a sub $1000 (hopefully less) 
> open-source 4 axis CNC for rotary machining bamboo pole stock. To help others 
> to produce precice products and building system components, to democratize 
> high craft for a highly sustainable material system.
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Jonas Hauptman
> Virginia Tech
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 10:31:53 PM UTC-5, jonas hauptman wrote:
>> Hi,
>> 
>> We are new to your group and to machine kit but hoping the community might 
>> have some feedback for us.  We are trying to develop a Rotary 4 axis CNC 
>> router to machine bamboo poles into precise joints.  We believe this will 
>> require six motors and also a scanning function as bamboo poles are highly 
>> irregular in size, shape, and straightness.  Our project goal is to 
>> democratize CNC rotary machining with a low-cost high-performance machine 
>> for bamboo.   A material that has a huge environmental and mechanical upside 
>> for both the developed and developing world.  Presently it is difficult to 
>> use it in a high precision fashion and we hope to change that.  Initially, 
>> we planned to use a 3d printer Arduino boards and Marlin to control the 
>> machine but eventually realized we would have trouble independently 
>> controlling six motors and true 4 axis machining.  We have a little 
>> experience with LinuxCNC, I built a CNC Router Parts kit and outfitted it 
>> with a custom electronics bundle that Len from Probotix was kind enough to 
>> create for me around there standard control system (Unity). I am a huge fan 
>> of the Probotix machines and controls but we are trying to develop a machine 
>> that in total costs around $500 to build including computer, scanning 
>> camera, touch display, completely mechanical, electrical and CNC system.  
>> Our earlier prototypes used some open source components designs and still 
>> share some common strategies with the Sienci Mill One Kit V3.  Realizing 
>> that the cost of a full computer and control system even on Linux was too 
>> expensive and that Arduino with GRBL lack the horsepower and software 
>> features we need we are trying to develop our strategy and prototypes around 
>> the Beaglebone with a Cramps Cape.
>> 
>> I am posting hoping to begin to build a community around our project and 
>> looking for insights of any kind especially around our need of a control 
>> system for 4 axis and that can support our scanning needs.  I have attached 
>> a series of schematic and photographic summaries of our progress and look 
>> forward to input from the community.  
>> 
>> Best regards,
>> 
>> Jonas Hauptman
>> 
>> 
>> 
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>> 
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