Indexer for me new toy to be
 

So i have a small lathe right now, its not in front of me at this time will post a picture later tomorrow. My question is if it would be a good choice to use the lathe as my indexer for my MM by replacing its drive motor with the same motor (except a belt version) (my MM to be motors are geared i think..) i am using for my MM build? Any thoughts welcome :)

Mojo

How about some more details on the unit or show us a pictures?

Indexer picture
 

I thought i would take the towers off and make a unit that bolted to the table with a lower profile. I am then thinking i can add a stepper motor with a belt drive or gear and chain maybe? Hopefully this picture posted new to picture posting

hmm
 

well i uploaded the picture but can't seem to find it now.. any help here?

use a photo host such as http://www.imageshack.us/

Maybe this one sorry never done this before
 

So does anyone have a a photo they could post of a indexer used with a mechmate?

Just search for INDEXER on this forum...

http://www.mechmate.com/forums/showt...ndexer&page=22
#656 the second photo

Greetings Mojo

Have a look at this guy on YouTube, he has a working 4th axis based upon the wood lathe you have.
http://www.youtube.com/user/mikescnc.../0/fiwXvrrh6Qk

Cheers
Ross

http://www.mechmate.com/forums/showt...&postcount=446

This is my HUGE indexer.

Mounted under the removable table bed. Max material size is 50" diameter x 96 inches.

48" z slide (36" usable) - 16" tool bit x .5 inch diameter

4th axis PDMX setup
 

So i am thinking this is the setup i need for my MM with its indexer any thoughts?

Model PMDX-133
3-Axis Daisy-Chainable Motherboard for
Geckodrive G201X, G203V, G210X and G213V
Stepper Motor Drivers

a complete 6 axis setup containing two PMDX-133 boards set up with typical installation using a PMDX-126, ribbon cables, and 6 Gecko G203V drivers.

I like this setup. I have purchased it also and will be testing it. But I think the cable to the BOB needs to be the long one. (The site shows the short one)

As long as we are on the topic of Drives and BOBS. :)

I now have two different Heatsinks I am selling.

First one is the standard "4 in a row" Heatsink for 4 Gecko Drives.
5-3/8 x 12 with 3/8 inch plate and 1 inch tall fins.

HSS01 is $79.00 Delivered in the lower 48 states.

Second one is for the "3 by 3" if folks are running the PMDX-126
and PMDX-133 boards(Or just want two rows of Gecko Drives). You get two heatsinks in this kit. Each is 5-3/8 x 9 with 3/8 inch plate and 1 inch tall fins.

HSD01 is $94.00 Delivered in the Lower 48 States.

Let me know (PM) if you want one of these sets.