CNC-USB (PlanetCNC)

[IanS1]

I have a interest in this system too, mainly because of the SDK (Software Developers Kit) it's just a pity the SDK hasn't been developed for the MK2 controllers as they could have made a very good base for developing other types of multi axis machines.

[IanS1]

Apologies for reviving this old thread again but I have just jumped in and bought the Planet CNC MK3 9 Axis board. The SDK is now fully supported on the MK3 boards so it'll be great to have a play around with this controller/software. I'll be using it for a small Wire Bending machine project I have planned.

[IanS1]

The controller arrived this afternoon, it's already connected up to 3 AM882 drives and working like a dream. I can see I'm going to have some fun with this.

[Boyan Silyavski]

Please post some video when you can. I have always been thinking about that controller and wondering why is not the most popular considering its price and software price.

[IanS1]

I've only got it set-up on a test bed at the moment so the motors aren't actually driving anything mechanical. So far it seems to be a good controller using CNC-USB software.
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I've also written a simple Visual Basic program for controlling 3 Axis which works very well too. The SDK isn't very well documented so it's a case of playing and seeing what results I get type of software development!!!, all good fun though and the best way to learn really. Once I've got the VB app a little more polished I will post some details up and hopefully a video.
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The MK3 can be connected by USB or Ethernet, I've not tried the Ethernet yet but I will do over the coming days.
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[Boyan Silyavski]

Does that do squaring of slaved axis?

[IanS1]

Unfortunately I have no idea. I will not be using this controller for a router/milling machine.

I'll try to find out for you.