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3 Axis Electronics Combo (For Heavy Gantry)

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3 Axis Heavy Gantry Electronics w/ Mach3 USB Board

$521.00

Includes free technical support.

3 Axis Heavy Gantry Electronics /w Pokeys57CNC controller (Mach3 and 4 Compatible) and Cable Pack

$587.01

Includes free technical support.

Introduction:

This bundle would be used in cases where there is one stronger motor needed. In most cases, this larger motor is used to move the gantry as this would be the part of the machine that is heavier or has the most inertia.
(2) NEMA 24 425 oz-in stepper motors
(2) Drivers (3.0Amp 24-40 Volts, 1-1/64 microstepping)
(1) NEMA 34 651 oz-in stepper motor
(1) Driver (6.0Amp 24-70 Volts, 1/2-1/256 microstepping)
(1) 36v 8.8a Power Supply
(1) Interface Board Depending on the One Selected (USB or Parallel)

Description:

Choose From 3 Interface Boards

Parallel Board: Works with Mach3, Mach4, or Linux-CNC. Parallel Port and Parallel Cable Required on PC running a 32 bit OS. Software can be purchased from BuildYourCNC.

Mach3 USB Controller: Works with Mach3 ONLY. Connects through standard USB port. Mach3 can be purchased from BuildYourCNC.

Pokeys57CNC Controller: Works with Mach3 and Mach4. Connects through standard USB port or Ethernet. Mach3 or Mach4 can be purchased from BuildYourCNC.

Mach3, Mach4 and LinuxCNC are software applications that provide instructions to the controller board to move the machine and control peripherals, such as spindles and coolant valves, etc.

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[3 Axis Electronics Combo (For Heavy Gantry)] Is there a software control package that will work with Axis Electronics Combo (For Heavy Gantry) for apple os.

Yes, with caveats. This kit includes a controller that will not be compatible, but if you use another type of controller that has web based control, you can use these electronics. Here is a list of web based control for CNC:

- Easel: The web-based software from Inventables can be accessed through Safari or other macOS-compatible web browsers.

- bCNC: A Python-based GRBL CNC command sender, although you may need to jump through some hoops to get it to run on macOS.

- Universal Gcode Sender: A Java-based software that should run on macOS if you have the Java Runtime Environment installed.

- CNCjs: Another web-based interface that you can run on macOS using Node.js.
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[3 Axis Electronics Combo (For Heavy Gantry)] this combo is compatible for a CNC with a 48" x 48" work area

Yes, you can use these electronics to move a machine that has an area of 48" x 48". If you are looking for faster jogging, you can upgrade the motor to this one: https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-nema34-1100ozin
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[3 Axis Electronics Combo (For Heavy Gantry)] I purchased 3 Axis Heavy Gantry Electronics /w Pokeys57CNC controller (Mach3 and 4 Compatible) and Cable Pack I plan to use Mach 3 do You have a wiring diagram Thanks

I have very detailed wiring videos for the Pokeys57CNC controller on the pokeys57CNC controller webpage: https://buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-electronic-component-breakout-Mach4-mach3-USB-ethernet-Board
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[50] I purchased 3 Axis Heavy Gantry Electronics /w Pokeys57CNC controller (Mach3 and 4 Compatible) and Cable Pack I plan to use Mach 3 do You have a wiring diagram Thanks
[3 Axis Electronics Combo (For Heavy Gantry)] Can I connect a manual pulse generator to either of the interface boards?

Yes, you can connect various MPGs or pendants to your computer, or directly to the controller. Both the Mach3 USB controller and the Pokeys57CNC controller have a connector for a standard pendant or MPG. You can also connect MPGs or pendants that connect to the USB.
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