BASIC Stamp and CNC Milling Macine
Has anyone done and CNC related work using a BS2? Here's what I'm trying to
convert to CNC:
Clisby Miniature Mills and Lathes
http://www.cyberbound.net/clisby
These are small machines but they are perfect for building little robot
parts. I'd also like to use the miniature mill to route PC boards... so I'm
going to convert one to CNC. I'd like to use a BS2 if possible. Does
anyone have any example code for a BASIC Stamp based CNC machine? Thoughts
or ideas?
Thanks in advance.
- Brice
convert to CNC:
Clisby Miniature Mills and Lathes
http://www.cyberbound.net/clisby
These are small machines but they are perfect for building little robot
parts. I'd also like to use the miniature mill to route PC boards... so I'm
going to convert one to CNC. I'd like to use a BS2 if possible. Does
anyone have any example code for a BASIC Stamp based CNC machine? Thoughts
or ideas?
Thanks in advance.
- Brice
Comments
I do not know much about the Clisby Miniature Mill and Lathes. I did not see
any reference to converting it to
CNC (did I miss it ? )
I would suggest that you not try and reinvent the wheel. Check out
sherline.com
The Sherline Machines are top notch for their class. And the can be converted
to CNC. I am presently in the
process of converting my milling machine and later my Lathe.
In order to convert any machine to CNC, you will need
1. Stepper Motors
2. Driver Board for the Steppers
3. A dedicated DOS Computer. (This is a good use for older machines)
4. 4-6 amp 30 - 40 V Power Supply
5. Software
I am unaware of anyone using a microcontroller to control a CNC machine. There
is a lot of high level math being
done here, and it is best to do it in a computer. Plus the computer will be able
to interface with G-Codes ( CNC
basic programing.) I do know of people using microcontrollers as
Digital-Read-Out (DRO's) And I suppose a Basic
Stamp could drive the stepper motors thur the driver board. But that's not CNC.
For more information, try
Sherline group at Yahoo
Cad_Cam_EDM_DRO group at Yahoo
http://www.dakeng.com/index.html
http://www.seanet.com/~dmauch/
http://www.sherline.com/
It is an exciting hobby, and fits right in with robots.
Bruce
"Brice D. Hornback" wrote:
> Has anyone done and CNC related work using a BS2? Here's what I'm trying to
> convert to CNC:
>
> Clisby Miniature Mills and Lathes
> http://www.cyberbound.net/clisby
>
> These are small machines but they are perfect for building little robot
> parts. I'd also like to use the miniature mill to route PC boards... so I'm
> going to convert one to CNC. I'd like to use a BS2 if possible. Does
> anyone have any example code for a BASIC Stamp based CNC machine? Thoughts
> or ideas?
>
> Thanks in advance.
> - Brice
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Bruce
"Brice D. Hornback" wrote:
> Has anyone done and CNC related work using a BS2? Here's what I'm trying to
> convert to CNC:
>
> Clisby Miniature Mills and Lathes
> http://www.cyberbound.net/clisby
>
> These are small machines but they are perfect for building little robot
> parts. I'd also like to use the miniature mill to route PC boards... so I'm
> going to convert one to CNC. I'd like to use a BS2 if possible. Does
> anyone have any example code for a BASIC Stamp based CNC machine? Thoughts
> or ideas?
>
> Thanks in advance.
> - Brice
>
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> I do not know much about the Clisby Miniature Mill and Lathes. I did not
> see any reference to converting it to
> CNC (did I miss it ? )
>
> I would suggest that you not try and reinvent the wheel. Check out
> sherline.com
> The Sherline Machines are top notch for their class. And the can be
> converted to CNC. I am presently in the
> process of converting my milling machine and later my Lathe.
matter. Do a google search for DANCAD. It may do what you want. I
designed and built a three axis CNC for a B/S EE senior project. Got an
'A' plus the degree. Works fair. Not as go as a FANUC CNC but the
price may be a factor. FANUC's are usually much more expensive.
HTH,
Leroy
N8VRC
"Brice D. Hornback" wrote:
>
> Has anyone done and CNC related work using a BS2? Here's what I'm trying to
> convert to CNC:
>
> Clisby Miniature Mills and Lathes
> http://www.cyberbound.net/clisby
>
> These are small machines but they are perfect for building little robot
> parts. I'd also like to use the miniature mill to route PC boards... so I'm
> going to convert one to CNC. I'd like to use a BS2 if possible. Does
> anyone have any example code for a BASIC Stamp based CNC machine? Thoughts
> or ideas?
>
> Thanks in advance.
> - Brice
>
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