Oak for 5 Axis Machine

[mdhubilla]

This is a training machine I built for students running on mach3. Replacing the controller to oak amd servo motors compatible with oak, is it feasible to upgrade this machine with cnc12 and Oak?

Thanks.

[cncsnw]

Yes.

You would probably need a larger enclosure.

You will need an OpticDirect board to interface to the 5th axis (the first four axis interfaces are built into Oak).

If you want to run simultaneous 5-axis toolpaths, you will need the "Contouring" version of CNC12 (CNC12-C), which costs extra and requires that you submit export-compliance paperwork.

Absent the Contouring software, you can still control five axes, you just cannot move them all simultaneously.

[cnckeith]

Hello. we are working on a new cnc controller board that would be ideal for this machine called the "AcornSix" if you can wait a while the AcornSix would be the cost effective way to go for this machine.

[LauriLinna]

Hi, I'm designin diy 5-axis (simultanius) router. Im planning to use closed loop stepper motors. When is this AcornSix board ready? Can you tell us some specs for it?

[cnckeith]

Hi, I'm designin diy 5-axis (simultanius) router. Im planning to use closed loop stepper motors. When is this AcornSix board ready? Can you tell us some specs for it?

AcornSix

Maximum number of Axes: 6
3 Incremental Encoder and Scale Inputs: Encoders
(A, B, and Z channels)
Control Interface: 100 Mb/s Ethernet to PC
Built in Digital PLC Inputs: 16
Built in Digital PLC Outputs: 16
Analog or PWM Outputs: 2
Analog Output resolution: Up to 16 bits
Dimensions (W*D*H): 8 * 12 * 0.75 inches