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4th axis BlackBox x32

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Bowbo974, Jan 11, 2023.

  1. Brent Hutchens

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    Past that hurdle, to find the source of growling ball screws….
     
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    Hi, sorry if I'm bringing up this thread again but I'll try to avoid opening a new one. I bought the new BlackBox x32 because I am interested in installing the 4TH axis. If I understand correctly, to do this, I should split the cable that starts from Y1 and go to the two motors, I take Y2 to motor A and then install the FW for the rotary, is that right?
    alternatively I could instead bring the y1 cable to the y1 motor, y2 to the y2 motor but split it towards A with a switch and when I need to use the switch to turn one off and turn the other on? Did I perhaps say something stupid?
     
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    Parallel both Ys off Y1.

    4th is wired to y2
     
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    perfect thanks!! by doing this could I lose power on the Y axis or is it as if it were the old blackbox that I used until yesterday (where there was essentially a divided y)? By doing this I could always keep the A axis mounted and above all move both Y and X if I'm not mistaken. Thanks again!!
     
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    X32 has a proper 4-axes firmware yes (its a 32 bit controller running grblHAL) so not only can you leave the A-Axis connected, you can setup proper 4-axes toolpaths that not only park they Y but actually use it (proper "4-Axes" toolpaths too)
     
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