No problem. I hope the settings work for you.

 

I have never attempted to use Fusion 360, because I already had Vectric Vcarve Desktop. So, I can design in Fusion, then export the item as an .stl file and import it into Vcarve to easily create the toolpaths. Can you do rotary on Fusion 360 without paying for the subscription? I tought that was only in the subscription, but I may be wrong.

 

This video may be of assistance. I would assume that the normal OpenBuilds post should work since it is still just XYZ moves, but I have not personally tried it.

 

Use the rotary demon post processor here: Rotary Demon Training

It coverts mm to degrees.

 

I do not know and I am not near my computer to look at the post processor. I would not be able to look for several hours

 

You are welcome. I am glad you got it working.

 

Vectric rotary post processor for grbl based machines. It is the Rotary Demon post processor: LEAD Lathe

Here is a step by step on how to use it in Vcarve: LEAD Lathe

 

Oh boy, that could take a bit. I believe I started a hand written one. I will have to look for it. It is basically a High Z Mod for Lead 1010 CNC which gets you the uprights of 500 mm 2080 and the new Z axis beam and lead screw. However, since it is meant to be an add-on to a LEAD 1010, it is expected you would reuse the plates, fastening screws, nut blocks, etc from the original Z axis.

So, it may be useful to buy everything from a version of the C-Beam® XLarge Linear Actuator Bundle except the lead screw. You could then use that cbeam for the slide for the Tailstock. You would also need an additional 1000mm C-Beam® XLarge Linear Actuator Bundle for the second X axis member.

Then, for the two "feet", you would need two 500mm pieces (Or 1 - 1000mm that you cut) V-Slot® 20x80 Linear Rail Technically, it could be probably be 2060, but I used 2080 because I had it already.

You need a 1000mm piece of V-Slot® 20x20 Linear Rail and 4 Adjustable V-Slot Hinge for the side braces.

At least 16: Cast Corner Bracket and they get fastened to the cbeam with 8mm screws so 32 of them. I sand the little nubs off the cast corner brackets for the part that does not go into the vslot. If you do not do this then you would need 16 - 10mm and 16 - 8mm screws. This occurs where they cross the slot perpendicular vs. lining up with it. I used the Drop In Tee Nuts Pack for fastening these because, in my opinion they are easier/less frustrating to use. SO you need at least 16. I would get a 50 pack just in case. I also used cast corner brackets to fasten the 2080 "feet" to the machine bed. but there are probably other ways.

For the tail stock, I used the Tee Nuts - M5 Pack because they slide nice and easy in the Vslot when adjusting the tail stock.

I also used 4 of these for bracing the uprights 90 Degree Joining Plate but unless you wanted to make custom plates like I did for the top of the upper Cbeam, then get 2 more. they take 5 each of the 10mm Low Profile Screws M5 (10 Pack).

Again, I made a couple of custom plates for the back braces. I believe tis is because the off the shelf were too small so the hole positions would not work. Those were made from 1/4 ich so they took 12mm. But, unless you did the same, there is no need for those screws. I also do not really think the plates are necessary, but I wanted to be sure it was well braced.

I will have to physically go look at it when I get a chance to see what I missed. Also, I forgot to mention I used a Black Box 4X which is no longer made. But this is better: BlackBox Motion Control System X32 and I used this 24V Meanwell Power Supply Bundle .and two of these: NEMA 23 Stepper Motor - High Torque Series

If you want the custom plates I made, the files are uploaded in dxf format.

-Craig

 

My linear actuator kit was 1000mm. It came with the lead screw and anti-backlash nuts and all other necessary components for motion. The High Z mod does NOT come with the 1000mm long screw because it is assumed you have one with the existing X axis on a Lead 1010 machine. I hope that makes sense. That is why I bought both. If you need 1500meter long stuff, then you may need to do a special request with the store and get the tensioning version.

Can't wait to see the projects.

 

I believe it will be helpful. Thanks.

 

The cbeams linear axis kit comes with the necessary lead screw for the x axis. The high z comes with the necessary 540 mm lead screw for z.

 

@DrDarin I went out and took some pictures of the parts to determine what number and length of screws I used.

4 angle brackets for each base of uprights and 8 8mm m5 screws and 8 t nuts for each side. If you choose not to sand off the little nubs on the brackets where they do not fit into the slots then you may need to substitute 10mm screws. The sand off real easy on a disk sander. see below

I had some aluminum left over from another project so I cut mine out of 6.35 mm, but if you use these 90 Degree Joining Plate, there are two for each upright (4 total for uprights) and would require 8 mm M5 screws an t nuts. 20 of each total, ten per upright. see below


Your Cbeam linear actuator comes with the necessary aluminum plates like these. However, I had some scrap 3/8" ABS plastic and cut two out of that merely for cosmetic purposes for the second cbeam. If you add two, or cut your own (TAP Plastics has a scrap bin full of ABS off cuts that are dirt cheap if you are near a location) then you need some M5 15mm (at least) and a total of 12. see below


I cut these two plates out of aluminum, but they probably are not necessary they are just for extra support for the angled braces. They could be cut out of plastic (acrylic, ABS, or 3D printed) or perhaps wood like MDF or plywood . They are 1/4" thick so I used 10mm M5 screws and t nuts. A total of 7 per plate so, 28 total of both screws and t nuts. One of the holes on each plate is unusable due to the connecting hardware. see below



This is also a custom plate, and is 1/4" thick so I used 10 mm long m5 screws. I made these to squeeze a little more x axis length out. The 90 Degree Joining Plate would work just fine and would require 2 of them and 10 more 8mm M5 screws and t nuts. See below


There are an additional 14 angle brackets and their respective 14 8mm screws and t nuts in the below pictures (7 brackets per side) Front and rear of the Cbeams. see below


I also used some aluminum angle I had laying around for the drag chain, but a 2020 v slot profile would also work, but would then require at least two angle brackets and 4 M5 8mm screws and T nuts. See below.



I bought my router mount prior to OpenBuilds having the reduction sleeve for 65mm routers. Therefore, you would need to get the necessary hardware for that, but it would be easier that what I had to do.

I put both my head and tail stock on top of a stack of 2080 Vslot and Cbeam. I used Toilet Bowl nuts and bolts to fasten it down so it can slide back and forth. I may have had to sand the heads slightly narrower so they would fit in the slot There is 2040 Vslot on the underside to keep it straight in the Cbeam channel. This could probably made from MDF or plastic scrap. or 3D printed. I used small scrap pieces I had from other builds.


I hope this helps.

 

I do not know much about the Duet, but i believe its firmware is different than the Blackbox. That may be why the post processor does not work. The post processor is for grbl. Their may be a Duet based PP for a 4th axis.

@Alex Chambers may be able to help. I believe he uses a Duet and has a 4th axis. Rotary axis for Workbee