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MOTOMAN ES-200RN-120 6 AXIS ROBOT NX100 CONTROLLER NEW $60,009.00 |
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NEW KAWASAKI ROBOT ZZX165UFD32 6 AXIS D CONTROLLER 165 KG PAYLOAD! NEW!!! ABB $44,500.00 |
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DENSO 6 AXIS ROBOT VSS-6354 CM/CONTROLLER RC3-V6A/ TEACING PENDANT TP3/CABLES $11,999.00 |
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DENSO 6 AXIS ROBOT VSS-6354 CM/CONTROLLER RC3-V6A/ TEACING PENDANT TP3/CABLES/YE $9,899.99 |
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ALLEN-BRADLEY 1771-HS3CR 3 AXIS CONTROLLER MOTION/RATIO MODULE NEW ** $8,807.00 |
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Mitsubishi Robot, Model RV-5AJ, 5 axis, 5KG payload complete $7,500.00 |
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ALLEN BRADLEY IMC S CLASS 4 AXIS MOTION CONTROLLER CAT. 4100-234-R $4,999.99 |
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USED Allen Bradley 4100-234-R IMC S-Class Compact 4 Axis Servo Controller $4,750.00 |
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Giddings & Lewis MMC-S8 8 AXIS SERCOS Plus Control M.1302.7479 R0 $4,500.00 |
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Kensington 4000A 5-Axis Controller (Completely Optioned $3,750.00 |
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AB 4100-232-RL 4100232RL 2 AXIS CONTROLLER SER.H IMC S $3,499.99 |
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CNC CONTROLLER T310P 2 AXIS LATHE (NEW) WITH SERVOS AND DRIVES $3,495.25 |
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES AX-4000-00-0D-000 USPP AX4000000D000 $3,512.10 |
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES AX4000-00-0D-00C USPP AX4000000D00C $3,512.10 |
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Adept 4-Axis Scara Robot Model 841 AdeptOne-MV with Controller & PA-4 Power $3,495.00 |
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AB-IMC-S-CLASS, COMPACT, 4-AXIS MOTION CONTROLLER, IN-PUT 90/130,OR 75/260 $3,399.00 |
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ALLEN BRADLEY 4100-232-R USED 4100232R 2 AXIS CONTROL $3,300.00 |
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AB,ALLEN-BRADLEY BULLETIN GMC DIGITAL SERVO CONTROLLER 10KW 1394,AXIS 10KW,C7 $3,199.99 |
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GALIL DMC-2280 Motion Controller, Ethernet 10/100 -base, RS232 8-axis $3,000.00 |
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Industrial Motion Control Setup 3-Axis Stage w/ Control $2,950.00 |
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Rexroth Digital Axis Control VT-HNC100-1-23/W-08-P-0_VTHNC100123W08P0_R900958999 $2,995.00 |
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HAAS CNC MILL ROTARY TABLE INDEXER SERVO TWO AXIS CONTROL BOX #19 $2,850.00 |
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HAAS CNC MILL ROTARY TABLE INDEXER SERVO TWO AXIS CONTROL BOX #20 $2,850.00 |
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AB,ALLEN-BRADLEY BULLETIN SERCOS DIGITAL SERVO CONTROLLER 5KW 1394,AXIS 2KW,QR $2,949.99 |
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AB,ALLEN-BRADLEY BULLETIN SERCOS DIGITAL SERVO CONTROLLER 5KW 1394,AXIS 2KW,KF $2,949.99 |
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AB,ALLEN-BRADLEY BULLETIN SERCOS DIGITAL SERVO CONTROLLER 5KW 1394,AXIS 2KW,JK $2,949.99 |
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AB,ALLEN-BRADLEY BULLETIN SERCOS DIGITAL SERVO CONTROLLER 5KW 1394,AXIS 2KW,CA $2,949.99 |
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PARKER COMPUMOTOR 4000-M MOTION CONTROLLER, 4 AXIS $2,899.99 |
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AB,ALLEN-BRADLEY BULLETIN SERCOS DIGITAL SERVO CONTROLLER 5KW 1394,AXIS 5,2KW,FF $2,799.99 |
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USED Allen Bradley 4100-232-R IMC S-Class 2 Axis Servo Controller with Cable $2,750.00 |
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Allen Bradley 1394C-AM04 AC Servo Controller Axis Module 3KW *Never Used In Box* $2,600.00 |
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Modicon ICC 4 Axis Controller 3240 CNC $2,595.00 |
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PARKER 2 AXIS CONTROLLER AT6250-120V $2,550.00 |
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ô¿ô!PRICE REDUCED!ô¿ô Delta Tau UMAC MACRO CONTROLLER 8-AXIS CNC (OR MAKE OFFER) $2,600.00 |
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RELIANCE ELECTRIC RAMPAK AXIS CONTROLLER 1PN2100 $2,500.00 |
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Galil DMC-2180 8-Axis Motion Controller with ICM-2900 and User Manual & Software $2,500.00 |
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A172SHCPUN-S5 Mitsubishi PLC Servo CPU 8-Axis Motion Controller A172SHCPUNS5 $2,489.99 |
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OMRON C500-NC222-E NUMERICAL CONTROL UNIT 2 AXIS (NEW IN ORIGINAL BOX) $2,399.20 |
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Siemens Control Board 1AXIS 6SC6-100-0NA01 Analog (7083) $2,375.00 |
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NEW IN BOX ALLEN BRADLEY 1394-AM75 SER. A AC SERVO CONTROLLER AXIS MODILE, 15 KW $2,350.00 |
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ALLEN BRADLEY AC SERVO CONTROLLER AXIS MODULE 1394-AM07 $2,250.00 |
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NIB SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC MODICON TSXCAY42 4 AXIS N2 ANA MOTION CONTROL TSX CAY42 $2,250.00 |
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FEC AXIS CONTROLLER AFC1200 NEW AFC 1200 $2,200.00 |
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ALLEN BRADLEY 1394C-AM07 C 1394CAM07 C AC SERVO AXIS CONTROLLER 5KW $2,147.58 |
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ALLEN BRADLEY 1394C-AM07 SER. C 1394CAM07 C AC SERVO AXIS CONTROLLER 5KW $2,147.58 |
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ALLEN-BRADLEY 1771-HS1 IMC-121 AXIS SERVO CONTROLLER REMAN. $2,020.00 |
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES AX-2000-00-00-03C USPP AX2000000003C $2,012.50 |
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NUM 3UACL5075I UNIVERSAL AXIS AC CONTROLLER 98421 UAC $1,990.00 |
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FANUC A16B-2200-0250 4 AXIS PCB CONTROL BOARD R-H $1,999.99 |
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Control Techniques Axima 4000 AX-4000-00-00-030 *Test* $1,950.00 |
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FEC AFC1100 SYSTEM AXIS CONTROLLER AXIS110 TYPE105 MODEL AXIS 110 $1,945.00 |
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FEC AFC1100 SYSTEM AXIS CONTROLLER AXIS105A TYPE105 MODEL AXIS 105A $1,945.00 |
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TELEMECANIQUE SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC 4-AXIS CONTROL MOD TSX-AXM492 USED TSXAXM492 $1,950.00 |
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ALLEN BRADLEY 1394C-AM75 AC SERVO CONTROLLER 15KW AXIS MODULE #1 $1,899.99 |
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ALLEN BRADLEY 1394C-AM75 AC SERVO CONTROLLER 15KW AXIS MODULE #2 $1,899.99 |
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Berkeley Process Controls USA4-22-35 Multi-Axis Universal Servo Amplifier 120V $1,800.00 |
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RESEARCH CONCEPTS RC2000A DUAL AXIS ANTENNA CONTROLLER RC2KA NEW! NO D.O.A!!! $1,800.00 |
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Rexroth Axis Control VT-HNC100-2-20/W-16-P-0 00724314 $1,799.99 |
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A171SCPU Mitsubishi PLC Servo CPU 4-Axis Motion Controller $1,789.99 |
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Omron C200HW-NC413 NC 4-Axis Position Control Unit Module $1,758.50 |
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Heidenhain LE360C CNC Control Unit LE 360 C 360C “Y-Axis Output Moved” $1,675.00 |
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Berkeley Process USAU-11-28-UR Multi Axis Servo Control $1,600.00 |
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Yaskawa 8-Axis Motion Controller SMC 2000-8 $1,600.00 |
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TELEMECANIQUE SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC 2-AXIS CONTROL MOD TSX-AXM292 USED TSXAXM292 $1,500.00 |
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CSR CLEVELAND MACHINE CONTROLS 4 AXIS CONTROLLER USED $1,475.00 |
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USED Schneider TSXCAY41 Premium 4 Axis Analog Motion Controller Module $1,500.00 |
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Spirent Adtech AX/4000 401428 Ethernet Control Module $1,500.00 |
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PARKER COMPUMOTOR 4000-G/400G MOTION CONTROLLER, 4 AXIS $1,439.99 |
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CINCINNATI MILACRON SERVO CONTROL TWO AXIS 3531-4423A $1,400.00 |
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Berger Lahr WDM3-004.1801 2-Axis Stepping Motor Power Drive Stepper Controller $1,424.99 |
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Berger Lahr WDM3-004.1801 2-Axis Stepping Motor Power Drive Stepper Controller $1,416.99 |
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BALDOR NEXTMOVE BX 4 AXIS MOTION CONTROLLER $1,399.99 |
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Omron C200HW-NC213 NC 2-Axis Position Control Unit Module $1,396.00 |
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Yaskawa SMC-4040W SMC4040 4 Axis Motion Controller with absolute encoder option $1,350.00 |
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3Axis Nema 42 Stepper Motor 4200oz CNC Control,220V,8A $999.99 |
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4th axis hardware kit for fadal milling machine with fanuc control $1,300.00 |
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TOL-O-MATIC SSC3 AXI DYNE STEPPER / SERVO CONTROLLER B3SD#239888 B3SD 239888 $1,295.00 |
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Omron C500-NC222-E 2 Axis Numerical Control tested $1,299.00 |
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Westamp West Amp A6534-10E2-353 Axis Control Drive CNC $1,275.00 |
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Berkley Process Control BXI6/4-01-B (6 axis. 4drive.) $1,295.00 |
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ALLEN BRADLEY 1394-AM07 B 1394AM07 B AC SERVO AXIS CONTROLLER 5KW $1,250.59 |
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WARNER ELECTRIC SLO-SYN MX2000 MULTI-AXIS CONTROLLER $1,250.00 |
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REMANUFACTURED Schneider TSXCAY22 2 Chanel Axis Control Module $1,250.00 |
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3Axis Nema 42 Stepper Motor 2976oz CNC Control,220V,8A $959.00 |
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FEC AFC1500 SAN-12II AXIS CONTROLLER ***XLNT*** $1,199.00 |
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Fanuc A16B-2200-0301 PC BOARD 2AXIS CONTROL W/WELD CARD $1,199.00 |
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USED Schneider TSXCAY42 4 Axis N2 Analog Motion Control Module $1,200.00 |
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FANUC AXIS CONTROL BOARD A16B-2200-002 /09A *NEW* $1,200.00 |
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3Axis Nema 42 Stepper Motor 3256oz CNC Control,Mill Cut $938.87 |
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Galil DMC-1750 ISA BUS 5-axis Motion Controllers extrl $1,088.00 |
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MOOG Drive T164-905A-10-C3-2-1A Axis Digital Motor Controller T164905A10C321A $1,175.00 |
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Emerson 4 Axis Motion Control AXIMA 4000 Excellent! $1,100.00 |
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NI National Instruments PCI-7344 4-Axis Mid-Range Stepper/Servo Controller $1,089.99 |
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Parker Compumotor 6K2 2-AXIS Servo Stepper Controller 6K2 * Brand New* $1,100.00 |
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Fanuc A16B-1211-0360 AND A16B-1211-0331 sub CPU board and axis control board $1,100.00 |
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Fanuc A16B-2200-0855 PC BOARD AXIS CONTROL $1,104.40 |
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Galil DMC-1040 4-Axis Motion Controller CNC $1,050.00 |
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ANAHEIM AUTOMATION DPD72211 MULTI AXIS STEPPER CONTROL $999.99 |
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Parker PCA-CR8010-03 2 Axis Motion Controler $1,000.00 |
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GE 1050 44B399844-002 AXIS2H AXIS CONTROL BOARD $1,000.00 |
Axis Control Questions
Open architecture USB controller advancement for motion control with applications like & engraving
By: Mr. Dhiren Shah Solustan, Inc.
Introduction
Engraving systems have come a long way. Today’s computerized rotary engraving machines and laser machines allow creation of high quality fonts combined with eye-catching graphics. It feels like it was just yesterday when engravers used manual engraving machines.
Technology continues to march forward. As always, newer technology creates new opportunities and new challenges. The inroads made by the laser machines in the world of engraving over the last ten or more years have been phenomenal.
Why laser-engraving machines are successful?
There are many reasons for the success and acceptance of the laser machines in the engraving business. When laser machines were introduced to the engraving businesses, the machines were pricey. However, these machines captured the imagination of the user.
1. The laser machines were able to handle graphics with ease.
2. The quality of the output was high.
3. The speed of the total process from the design to the output was lot faster than rotary engraving machines.
4. Laser manufacturers started and stayed with open architecture. We will explore the open architecture later.
Why rotary-engraving manufacturers fell on hard times?
Computerized rotary engraving was a significant step forward for the manufacturers of rotary engraving machines. The progress did not continue and limitations remained.
1. The manufacturers did not move to open architecture.
2. The quality of the fonts did not improve with time.
3. Handling of graphics and logos continued to be an obstacle.
4. Lack of compatibility between different proprietary design programs from the manufacturers remained a problem.
Open architecture
An open architecture is a system design that facilitates easy substitution, addition, and subtraction of components of the system with minimum or no disruption to the usefulness of the system. A personal computer is a good example of an open architecture. Open architecture is generally based on agreed upon standards. Fosters innovations, reduces system pricing, expands market size, creates better solutions for the buyers, and everybody wins.
Enter Solustan, Inc.
Let us take a look at one such example of open architecture to see the benefits. Solustan, Inc. created a Virtual Controllers and provided many solutions over the years. The company set out to build the next generation of controllers.
- The following decisions were made earlier:
- The PC’s are plenty powerful and the PC shall do most of the controller work.
- There was a new port in town. It was called USB. The older serial and parallel ports were fading future belonged to USB ports.
- Keep the size and the price of the controller under control to increase the applicability of the solution.
- Build the controller on the basis of a language that is most useful in the world of Motion control and Machine control.
- Allow the user to generate the jobs in one of the many popular applications available on the PC.
- Build minimum proprietary hardware in order to buy and maintain the total solution with ease.
- The product is called LinkMotion USB. It appears to have met the goals.
Analyze LinkMotion USB
LinkMotion is a printer type driver compatible with Microsoft Windows XP operating system. Soon it will be offered on Windows 7 operating system. It is installed and feels like another printer driver within Windows architecture. However, it is shipped with a Systems Tray based applet with many useful functions for the machine control.
(1)When you launch the Applet, immediately, a Control Pad shows up on the screen. This Control Pad replaces proprietary control panels offered by most machine controllers on the market. Control panels are required to jog the machine, command the machine to find the Home position, surface the tool to the material, check out the I/O’s, and other similar functions to prepare the machine to execute a job. Proprietary control panels add to the cost of the system. They are also expensive to maintain when things break.
Solustan decided to use the numeric keypad part of the extended PC keyboard as the Control Pad. If the keyboard breaks, it is an inexpensive replacement. The user does not need to call the manufacturer for repair, just a short trip to the local computer store. The Control Pad that shows up on the screen can be easily configured for English, Spanish, and International symbols.
The numeric keypads are separately available (wired and wireless) in the PC after market at a reasonable price and by many vendors. There is an interesting surprise coming up. In the very near future, Apple’s iPhones may be used to control the machines.
(2)The USB controller is one of the tiniest 6-axis controllers on the market. It connects to high speed USB 2.0 port for speedy transfer of jobs. The controller sports a SD memory card as the job storage area. One Giga Byte storage is available on SD memory card for a few dollars and can store up to about 1,000 minutes of a machine operation. The controller can issue up to 75,000 steps per second for six axes.The controller requires 5 VDC to operate and consumes about 30 to 40 ma during idle operation. It can consume up to 170 ma while driving all six step motor drivers. The controller is designed to be powered from either USB port of a PC or external 5 VDC. It has multiple I/O’s plus additional lines for home switches and emergency switch.
(3)LinkMotion driver is tested with many popular applications and found to be working well in the vector mode. It was found to be working with Corel Draw, AutoCAD, DesignCAD, BobCAD, and even a $25 CAD program called Instant Engineer. A complete list of compatible applications for vector and raster work is available on Solustan’s web site. The idea is not to force the user to learn your program but allow the user to work with the program he/she is comfortable with. What can be friendlier?
Most of these programs are relatively less expensive. These programs are sold in volumes and are enhanced with new features all the time. There are user groups, trained professionals to provide necessary training, how to books, and web forums to help the user in many different ways.
Once a job is saved, it can be opened by newer versions of the program. Most programs offer many export functions. The user never feels locked into a proprietary situation.
The power of open architecture can be explained with the following real example:
A company in Chicago area has four offices. The jobs are manufactured in all four locations. The expertise for a popular program exists in the main office. All the jobs are designed in the main office and are emailed to the branches. Same type of machine set up exists at every branch. Operator opens the file along with the job order, sets up the material and executes the job. The job is ready for the customer to pick up.
(4)Solustan decided to go with the M&G codes as the basic language for the design of the jobs. M&G codes are the most popular codes in the world of CNC (computerized Numeric Control) machines. The clever part of the design is the fact that even if the underlying language for job design is G codes, it is hidden from the users who do not care to know about it.
The process goes something like this. User is designing a job in a popular program like Corel Draw or AutoCAD. Once the job is ready to be sent to the machine, the job is “Printed” while LinkMotion is selected as the output device. LinkMotion analyzes the job and creates G codes on the PC. Next, the G codes are converted to motion commands using the power and memory of the PC processor. The motion commands are sent on the USB port to the USB controller. The controller starts the machine and processes the job.
On the other hand, if the user is knowledgeable in G codes and wanted to analyze the G codes and wanted to make changes, the file can be saved in G codes and edited using one of the available text editors provided by Microsoft as part of the Windows operating system. The system is totally capable of accepting 3D G codes for true 3D processing.
About the Author
Mr. Shah was deeply involved in the creation of PC/Windows based open architecture Virtual Controllers and USB controllers for multi axis motion control applications. He resides in the Boston area and enjoys hiking, biking, and tennis.
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