Hardinge Dividing head with stepper

[pileskis]

Here is my version of the Arduino controlled dividing head.
This Hardinge head has 4:1 reduction, which is kind of unique. But it takes 5C collets and can use the chucks from my lathe.
I had a lot of help with the code from a very patient and helpful member here, Bruce Weir-Smith.
So big THANKS to him!
To get a decent reduction, I used a 25:1 planetary gear box in-between the NEMA 23 motor and the 4:1 head, giving me 100:1.
Bruce wrote the code for that.

Just need to tidy up a few things and get the seals back in the head. But it works very well.

Sid

 

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Hallo Sid,

good looking project!

Which arduino program do you use?

best regards

Edgar

 

[pileskis]

Well, like I said, I didn’t do the program. Bruce did. I have the sketch if that would be helpful to you.
Sid

 

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Hello Sid,

I use the programm from KQuiggle. It works very well for me.


best regards

Edgar