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  1. 10-17-2013, 07:52 PM #1
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    How can I wire a 5th axis on the c10 breakout board

    How can the c10 breakout board be wired for a 5th axis and can Mach3 run it?
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    Quote Originally Posted by 3Dsigns View Post
    How can the c10 breakout board be wired for a 5th axis and can Mach3 run it?
    Thanks!
    Yes and yes, configure C10 pins 16 & 17 for B-axis.

    See link below for a six axis screen set if you do not want to design your own.

    This thread explains more in detail.

    New (revised) Mach3 6-axis screen

    Hope this helps,

    Jeff...
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  3. 10-17-2013, 11:26 PM #3
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    Thanks Jeff!
    Would this be right.......

    PUL- to 16
    DIR- to 17
    PUL+ to GND ??
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