4-axis driver for 3-axis application

[rolandchen]

I am a newbie in CNC.
Can I use a 4-axis driver for 3-axis application and How?
X, Y, Z for 3-axis, what do you name the 4th axis?
Thanks
RC

[jschmitt]

[QUOTE=rolandchen;525371]I am a newbie in CNC.
Can I use a 4-axis driver for 3-axis application and How?
yes, just don't hook up the wires for one axis

X, Y, Z for 3-axis, what do you name the 4th axis?
usually start with a, then b, then c

[rolandchen]

[quote=jschmitt;525742]

I am a newbie in CNC.
Can I use a 4-axis driver for 3-axis application and How?
yes, just don't hook up the wires for one axis

X, Y, Z for 3-axis, what do you name the 4th axis?
usually start with a, then b, then c

Thank you.