Using Mach3 with Reprap extruderUsing Mach3 with Reprap extruder

[router101]

Gooday from Sydney.

I have recently built a four axis gantry robot running Mach3 software.
It uses a four motor parallel port hobby cnc controller, and runs on windows 2000.

I am building an extruder and want to know how to make parts with this rig.

I have four active stepper motor channels and motors working.

Mach3 can control up to six channels.

The real question is how do I assaign the b or c axis to driving the extruder?

Has anyone been down this path?

Thanks Peter.

[rosco]

Peter,

I am working on the same thing, have you found any info or are you still trying to get started?

Thanks,

Matt

[Fastest1]

Any progress? I was thinking of building an extruder head for my Sherline. It would be great at that!

[router101]

Havent started the extruder yet.

My work North Sydney TAFE bought a shark cnc machine,
and I have been spending time getting it to work with its own software and mach 3.

May have time soon for the extruder.