Purpose

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In this project, a ClearPath servo from Teknic is programmed via Arduino Mega. The system takes in a distance input in inches, then moves a laser to that distance (tolerance is within a 1/16th of an inch). The system is belt driven. Here are the required components used for this project:

• Arduino Mega
• Keypad
• Liquid Crystal I2C
• ClearPath Servo (SDSK model). Accessories can be found here.
  • Power Supply (IPC-5)
  • Power Cables (IPC to ClearPath)
  • Controller Cable (8-pin molex mini)
  • Micro USB for ClearPath Setup
• DC to Dc Converter. This is used to step down the 75V power supply to 12V. One can be found here.
• Arduino Shield (optional). One was found here
• Belt Components:
  • Tensioner (see parts folder)
  • Lase Mount (see parts folder)
  • Aluminum Extrusion
  • GT2 Timing Pulley
  • GT2 Timing Belt
  • Laser
  • Plate Kit (for mounting laser)

Environment

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Here are the libraries that are not standard:

• LiquidCrystal_I2C
• Keypad (Download Here)
• ClearPathStepGen

Libraries are installed in "C:\Users\username\OneDrive\Documents\Arduino\libraries"

If there are libraries missing, then troubleshoot at runtime.

Additional References

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NYC CNC

• Good examples for using the ClearPath classes and move method are found here.
• See more examples on using the ClearPath package under the example folder in the ClearPathStepGen package.