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    • MiguelDKundefined
      MiguelDK
      last edited by MiguelDK

      I'm considering to use a Duet controller to control a 3 axis robot.
      The robot is basically a 3D printer but without extruder, heated bed etc.
      I want to control the robot using 3D printer standard GCODE on a serial port (USB).
      I assume that I can use default Duet firmware(?)
      I have experience with various 3D printers, but I have no experience with the Duet board.
      Is any of the Duet boards suitable for this task and which are the most suitable?

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      • droftartsundefined
        droftarts administrators @MiguelDK
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        @MiguelDK yes, that should be entirely possible. Duets run CNC machines and laser cutters without extruders happily. The board you need will depend on what motor drivers are needed to drive the axis motors. If NEMA 17 motors, a Duet 3 Mini 5+ would be fine, for larger NEMA23, a Duet 3 6HC might be needed.

        Ian

        Bed-slinger - Mini5+ WiFi/1LC | RRP Fisher v1 - D2 WiFi | Polargraph - D2 WiFi | TronXY X5S - 6HC/Roto | CNC router - 6HC | Tractus3D T1250 - D2 Eth

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        • MiguelDKundefined
          MiguelDK @droftarts
          last edited by MiguelDK

          @droftarts Thanks! I seems like the Duet 3 6HC are the safe choice then.
          I will try and see if I can make it work 🙂

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