Standalone Indexer Build

[CNYDWW]

Looks great so far and i'd like to see it in action. I've actually been thinking about a two axis setup on a regular lathe. I'd like to try tools for a lathe duplicator instead of rotary bit. Depending on how it's setup most of the programming would obviously in 2D with only the two axis setup.

Regards
Randy

[br928]

Last night I woke the FrankenBot up for the first time. No real supprises. I had to reassign some axis channels and directions. Also need to tweek the unit values for a 20 tooth pinion.

Now to learn to use Aspire and the wrapping software.

Anyone know why the Aspire Indexer postprocessor only allows wrapping the X axis values around the Y? It's an easy workaround it just seems that they would give you a choice depending on how you set your indexer up on a normal table.

[srwtlc]

Stan,

You can copy the X and Y indexer pp's from the C:\SbParts\PartWorksPosts folder and paste them into the Aspire user data pp folder. You can also modify the one that is in Aspire and save as wrap Y by changing this line accordingly...

ROTARY_WRAP_X = "yes"

You'd also want to change this line so it is recognizable in the pp list.

POST_NAME = "ShopBot (Indexer)(inch)(*.sbp)"

[br928]

Scott,

I have Part wizard and not PartWorks so I don't have those PP to move.

I looked at the PP in Aspire. What do you change (ROTARY_WRAP_X = "yes" ) to? ROTARY_WRAP_Y = "yes" ?


There is also some code in the PP that generates the X,Y and Z output. It seems like that would also have to be modified.

[srwtlc]

Stan,

Yes, that's what you would change. When saving a toolpath with them in Aspire, a "Wrapped Output" dialog will pop up stating which axis is going to be wrapped (set by the pp) and also asking the diameter and Z axis location (top or center of cylinder).

And yes, you're right about having to change the other values (forgot about that, sorry).

I don't have an indexer, so I'm just going by what I know about Aspire and the pp's.

Attached are the two PartWorks pp's. which have all the values set as needed.

[br928]

Scott,

I modified the code that generates the line output and it looks good. You have to change the position of where the X and Y are written.

[srwtlc]

The two that I attached won't need that. Sorry, could've saved ya some work if I'd been a little quicker on the post.

[ATX Poly Products]

Stan,

That is one impressive undertaking! I'm glad the rails worked out for you!

Adam

[GlenP]

Okay Stan you said FrakenBot is alive so.....lets see some video of it alive. You could call the video Our Little FrakenBot and his first steps.
Nice build. One question though Stan......with all the extrusion and metal in the build, why the wood base. Just wondering.

[br928]

Glen,

The extrusions are rails I bought from Adam. To build the rest of the frame with extruded aluminum was going to cost over $400. Besides just looking cool, there was no return on investment. The 2x4's were on the shelf.

I haven't figured out how to post videos on here!