Kronos Robotics

Hi All,

Stumbled across this 5 Axis Mill this morning, thought it interesting...

http://makezine.com/2013/09/23/pocketnc ... -axis-cnc/

Cheers
Michael

Once complete I doubt they will be able to hit the target of $3000 unless they out source it to China. If they go for the high quality end, I suspect the cost will be more like $5000-$6000. Or even higher.

Is there any interesting in adding a 4th axis to the KRMx02? If so, what is needed in terms of software and hardware?

Cheers
Michael

I will be adding a rotary axis to the KRmc01 milling machine. In doing so I will probably find a way to add the same rotary to the KRMx02.

Its easyer with the KRmc01 as it has a spare controller channel. The KRMx02 does not. YOu would have to add a second parallel port, and G540 controller. IF using a SmootStepper would just have to add the g540.

OF course you could add a breakout board and a single channel controller.

You see what I am getting at. Its a little more involved on the KRMx02. Another option is to replace an axis on the KRMx02 with the rotary axis. This would allow you to mill in the X, Y, Z but the Y for instance, would be the rotary. This is how it is done on lasert systems and it works very well. In this instance no special software is needed.

I see they have posted a new PocketNC V2.

Its selling for $4900.

Wow, that is pretty pricey!!!