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Rotary axis on Z for laser engraver?

Discussion in 'Controller Boards' started by Ben Matelski, Apr 19, 2023.

  1. Ben Matelski

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    I am using an ACRO with black box controller. Currently, I'm only using X and Y. Is it possible to use a rotary on the Z axis if its not in use?

    I tried searching for similar topics but couldn't find anything.

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  2. Peter Van Der Walt

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    BlackBox 4X or BlackBox X32?
     
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    probably possible, yes.
    special soffware required, yes (for generating or modifying Gcode).
    advisable, no. too much can go so wrong (-:
    fun to mess with, yes (-:
     
  4. Ben Matelski

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    Its the 4X

    Is it possible on the X32?
     
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    As grblHAL supports 4th axis, it would be easier yes. X on X, both Ys in parallel on Y1. Y2 becomes A when you flash the 4th axes firmware, and you still have option for a Z axis.
    You can use the Z driver but would need to compile yourself. The default is great though.
    Adding a little Z also opens doors to multipass cutting, focusing, 3d lasering, etc
     

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