Yup that is not a problem! The Root controller supports 6 motors and 6 Axis. You can gang motors together to form an axis, for example the dual motors on the Y axis for the Root CNC machine. this way you can auto square the machine. For closed loop steppers - see this link ua-cam.com/video/berBTHqwn0E/v-deo.html For endstops, see the wiki! wiki.rootcnc.com/en/Root-Controller-ISO/DetailedInfo I hope that helps
@@RootCNC but need be linuxcnc support, only software who working perfect and have flexiple make own system. many additional tools etc. i has try looking were can buy mesa card copy, this is perfect controller board what have made cnc builders. but too expensive hobby users ower 200$ board. hobby users need be less than 100$ board.
@@grandmastersreaction1267 I've have a good looksee over the datasheet and these are perfect for the Root Controller! :) please see this video for comparable wiring and setup ua-cam.com/video/berBTHqwn0E/v-deo.html
Depending on the motor drivers you use, the fault/ alarm signals can be combined together. Then this combined singal can be sent to the controller, via one of its 8 inputs
I have a really stupid problem with fluidnc and UGS when jogging. Either UGS or fluidnc ignore the max accel settings when I'm letting go of the jog button after holding it for a second or two. Single step (.1, 1mm) works perfectly fine, but holding jog and letting go causes the machine to immediately stop and trigger a fault in my closed loop controllers. I don't understand how other machines work with this behaviour, normal steppers must be losing steps when stopping this hard. Does anyone have a clue how to force fluidnc or UGS to use deceleration no matter what?
@hammersbald7612 holding the job button down, just spams the controller with relative movement commands. So once it's moving you at your desired feedrate. You then immediately stop sending relative movement commands. So the controller will try and honor your command by stopping the machine dead. This is expected. Either lower your jog feedrate or increase step size.
@@RootCNC Thank you for clarifying 👍 I really think UGS should distinguish between single stepping and continuous jogging 😑 Do you know of a gcode sender that handles jogging differently? If not, thank you anyway!
it is compatible upto 6 axis, with upto 2 motors per axis. so XYYZ and XYYZA are all supported. Please see this video of a XYYZA Configuration demo. ua-cam.com/video/5BG30RTpxnY/v-deo.html
@southernjoes8372 yes, some people have been using it. I would recommend joining our discord and catching up with a Myles from Newtech. He's been trailing it
@@RootCNC need be connect whit linuxcnc this have only REALTIME safety controller software what can use, i used mach3 many year and lot only problem and not safety because not have REALTIME controller. and USB have lot timing problem, need be LAN connect only. or need build real good mesa crd copy but lot cheapen, about less 100$ need be mesa card copy. more in/out and LAN.
168$ expensive, same money can buy real mesa card and have lot more input/outpput, and can use perfect whit most popular linuxcnc machine perfect. i think thats first but not more in/out connection and lan connect controll all. not good use USB.
Ive been searching for ages for a controller I can add to my CNC. This looks perfect for my needs!
Ordered. Will be putting it on a Onefinity Woodworker with a 4th/rotary axis.
Got the order thank you!
I'll love to see it working!
Looks like a fluid NC system.
Because it is
Very impressive. Thanks Pete.
Looks great I need to learn more about this
defiantly check out the wiki!
wiki.rootcnc.com
Looks good Pete!
this looks so neat ! planning to buy it to upgrade my homemade cnc !
I got your order and it'll be shipped tomorrow :D
@@RootCNC thanks ! :D
Looks really good,
Would love to see how a closed loop machine works compared to an open loop machine
cool
i was wondering if i coild run 5 limit switches and 5 closed loop steppers 🤔 and yeah i want to go 5 axis
Yup that is not a problem! The Root controller supports 6 motors and 6 Axis. You can gang motors together to form an axis, for example the dual motors on the Y axis for the Root CNC machine. this way you can auto square the machine.
For closed loop steppers - see this link ua-cam.com/video/berBTHqwn0E/v-deo.html
For endstops, see the wiki! wiki.rootcnc.com/en/Root-Controller-ISO/DetailedInfo
I hope that helps
@@RootCNC but need be linuxcnc support, only software who working perfect and have flexiple make own system. many additional tools etc. i has try looking were can buy mesa card copy, this is perfect controller board what have made cnc builders. but too expensive hobby users ower 200$ board. hobby users need be less than 100$ board.
That background music....
Thinking about getting this for a CNC build. I an wondering if I can use JMC servos with this board? Cheers
@@grandmastersreaction1267 have you got a link or part number for the drivers your interested in and I'll take a look at them
@ for some reason UA-cam is deleting my replies. They’re called iHSV57. I think the PrintNC wiki has some info regarding these servos.
@@grandmastersreaction1267 I've have a good looksee over the datasheet and these are perfect for the Root Controller! :)
please see this video for comparable wiring and setup ua-cam.com/video/berBTHqwn0E/v-deo.html
@ absolute legend. Thank you. 🙏
@ sorry, but I am a complete noob. Would the wiring of the iHSV57 be the same as the closed loop stepper motor in your video?
So could I drive a CNC job via Universal Gcode Sender if its plugged in via USB?
@@Festivejelly that is correct :)
How would you wire alarms for closed looped motors? Thanks
Depending on the motor drivers you use, the fault/ alarm signals can be combined together. Then this combined singal can be sent to the controller, via one of its 8 inputs
I have a really stupid problem with fluidnc and UGS when jogging. Either UGS or fluidnc ignore the max accel settings when I'm letting go of the jog button after holding it for a second or two.
Single step (.1, 1mm) works perfectly fine, but holding jog and letting go causes the machine to immediately stop and trigger a fault in my closed loop controllers. I don't understand how other machines work with this behaviour, normal steppers must be losing steps when stopping this hard.
Does anyone have a clue how to force fluidnc or UGS to use deceleration no matter what?
@hammersbald7612 holding the job button down, just spams the controller with relative movement commands. So once it's moving you at your desired feedrate. You then immediately stop sending relative movement commands. So the controller will try and honor your command by stopping the machine dead. This is expected. Either lower your jog feedrate or increase step size.
@@RootCNC Thank you for clarifying 👍 I really think UGS should distinguish between single stepping and continuous jogging 😑
Do you know of a gcode sender that handles jogging differently? If not, thank you anyway!
is it compatible for a XYYZ configuration ? and why not a XYYZ A for rotary ?
it is compatible upto 6 axis, with upto 2 motors per axis. so XYYZ and XYYZA are all supported.
Please see this video of a XYYZA Configuration demo. ua-cam.com/video/5BG30RTpxnY/v-deo.html
Could you add a link to the opto isolated drivers please?
Here you go :) rootcnc.com/product/root-controller-rev-3/
Is it available with grblhal yet.
@southernjoes8372 yes, some people have been using it. I would recommend joining our discord and catching up with a Myles from Newtech. He's been trailing it
@@RootCNC what’s you discord called
@@southernjoes8372 try this link discord.gg/93Ue5SwthW
Is this available in the United States?
Yup, please order through the website and it'll update the shipping prices, based on where you live
can it be connected to mach3 ?
I cannot, it is GRBL based. Basically the same
@@RootCNC need be connect whit linuxcnc this have only REALTIME safety controller software what can use, i used mach3 many year and lot only problem and not safety because not have REALTIME controller. and USB have lot timing problem, need be LAN connect only. or need build real good mesa crd copy but lot cheapen, about less 100$ need be mesa card copy. more in/out and LAN.
I do not have any yaml files
please check out this link: github.com/RootCNC/Root-Controller-ISO/tree/master/Configurations
Is this your product?
168$ expensive, same money can buy real mesa card and have lot more input/outpput, and can use perfect whit most popular linuxcnc machine perfect. i think thats first but not more in/out connection and lan connect controll all. not good use USB.