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=Progress / To Do=
=Progress / To Do=
[[CNC Torch Table 2/Development Board]]


We might want to move this stuff to a development board and/or github:
==Developement Board==
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==Notes==
We might want to move this stuff to the development board and/or github:


The mechanical structure is already built. Steps needed include [[Steppernug]] open source stepper motor driver, Arduino stepper controller, z-height control, trigger, endstops, and CNC toolpath toolchain. Further development involves test-driven design with [[Cool DRV]], [[RAMPS]], DRV-based [[Pololu]]. Building towards universally scalable stepper controller as we begin [[Power Electronics Construction Set]].
The mechanical structure is already built. Steps needed include [[Steppernug]] open source stepper motor driver, Arduino stepper controller, z-height control, trigger, endstops, and CNC toolpath toolchain. Further development involves test-driven design with [[Cool DRV]], [[RAMPS]], DRV-based [[Pololu]]. Building towards universally scalable stepper controller as we begin [[Power Electronics Construction Set]].


In particular, a big piece of development is a robust, open source [[Height Controller]] for oxyacetylene and plasma torches.  
In particular, a big piece of development is a robust, open source [[Height Controller]] for oxyacetylene and plasma torches.


=Additional Notes=
=Additional Notes=
*As a large x-y-z coordinate table, the Torch Table has potential applications with other tooling besides a cutting torch. One limitation is that the drive system is not powerful enough or stiff enough to support heavy cutting-tool forces.
*As a large x-y-z coordinate table, the Torch Table has potential applications with other tooling besides a cutting torch. One limitation is that the drive system is not powerful enough or stiff enough to support heavy cutting-tool forces.
*A modular tool mounting (possibly dual mounting, so two tools could be available simultanously) would facilitate tool changeover.
*A modular tool mounting (possibly dual mounting, so two tools could be available simultanously) would facilitate tool changeover.

Revision as of 19:45, 25 October 2013


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Design

Torch Table Prototype II Design.

More information about the control system in CNC Torch Table 2/Control Overview.

Additional discussion at TorchTableModularTooling

Files

Github, mostly solidworks - [1]. - DXFs of motor mounts. - Sketchup files

Progress / To Do

Developement Board

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Notes

We might want to move this stuff to the development board and/or github:

The mechanical structure is already built. Steps needed include Steppernug open source stepper motor driver, Arduino stepper controller, z-height control, trigger, endstops, and CNC toolpath toolchain. Further development involves test-driven design with Cool DRV, RAMPS, DRV-based Pololu. Building towards universally scalable stepper controller as we begin Power Electronics Construction Set.

In particular, a big piece of development is a robust, open source Height Controller for oxyacetylene and plasma torches.

Additional Notes

  • As a large x-y-z coordinate table, the Torch Table has potential applications with other tooling besides a cutting torch. One limitation is that the drive system is not powerful enough or stiff enough to support heavy cutting-tool forces.
  • A modular tool mounting (possibly dual mounting, so two tools could be available simultanously) would facilitate tool changeover.