4 axis controller for 3 axis machine?

[tybrenis]

Hey everyone,

As some of you may know, my friend's father built a board for my cnc machine but it failed miserably, so I'm looking to just buy one. I am looking at the hobby cnc boards because they're cheap, I know it'll work, and they support low voltage (12v) motors, such as mine.

Anyways, they're having a sale, and they only have 4 axis cnc controller kits left. I am building a three axis cnc, but would it still work and not cause any problems? I'm probably using Mach3 software.

Thanks everyone!

[Genguy]

Yes it will work. You don't need to use the fourth axis if you don't need it.
It is better to have it there. If there is a problem with the driver on any of the other axis, you can swap to the spare one and reprogram Mach3 to use it. Also you may decide to add a rotary table at a later time in which case it will come in handy.

[Switcher]

Genguy,

Good advice.


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[tybrenis]

Thanks for the advice, guys. I will probably buy the kit tonight. I am not much of a solderer though, has anyone had any experience with these kits? How hard are they to put together?

[GaryCorlew]

there are atleast two threads on the zone that I have seen recently, do asearch for them, I think you will find them informative

[tybrenis]

Thanks, I tried searching but the search is kinda weak and I can never get much useful stuff out of it.

[Switcher]

Maybe this will help you (search)?

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showpo...06&postcount=7



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[GaryCorlew]

Here you go if found it in less than 20 seconds
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25504

[tybrenis]

Thanks a ton, Guys!