A CNC Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) use Grbl_ESP32

Here all the links I have for this project.
Grbl_ESP32
github.com/bdring/Grbl_Esp32
6 Pack Controller
github.com/bdring/6-Pack_CNC_Controller
Kress 800 FME Spindle
www.kress-tools.lv/index.php/en/products-en/power-tools-en/kress-spindles/800-fme-detail
Inventables X-Carve
www.inventables.com/technologies/x-carve
ATC
www.cnccat.com/index.php?id=2&productid=837&catid=89&subcatid=&lang=en
Toolsetter
www.aliexpress.com/item/33015203771.html
Valve
trimantec.com/products/airtac-3v1-pneumatic-solenoid-air-valve-3v106bt

[@reinholdu9909]

Barton - congrats! 👍 Always amazed ... sure is a nice ATC, even uses the Kress I already own 😁

[@RootCNC]

Great work! cannot wait to give that a try!

[@OleBrinch]

You should have a medal for all your hard work. I think my next CNC build will migrate from Arduino Uno + CNC shield to your ESP32 system.

[@Iyesboyteacher]

Amazing... Projects.. i to migrate want

[@rohansilas396]

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[@ezekielryder4384]

@Rohan Silas instablaster ;)

[@rohansilas396]

@Ezekiel Ryder Thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@rohansilas396]

@Ezekiel Ryder it worked and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thanks so much, you saved my account !

[@Jan_Seidel]

I am trying to cut my teeth on a DIY ATC and you just served me many answers to a load of questions and concerns I had. Thanks for your work done and also for selling the hardware asides of keeping it open source :)

[@ipadize]

you wanna cut your WHAT?

[@prasarnhutpattanasilp6615]

looking forward to use atc in fluidnc soon,awesome work.

[@allted]

So that is what that tool holder was for on twitter! ATC....very nice.

[@aeronerd22]

This is really great! nice work

[@gtpsic]

Wow! This is awesome. Thank you for sharing and explaining. Great video .

[@flyingmonkey3822]

Freaking amazing!! Great job

[@valmirferreira3982]

Que top ficou sua cnc💯🤗

[@minjamedia333]

You should have a Patreon or some other at least on time donation. You work is great, great documentation for esp32 grbl. Thanks

[@rickeymh]

Awesome project and thanks for sharing.

[@el_ingefigue]

Excellent Job, I just am working in the upgrade of a Chinese machine, with ATC, MPG, and computer based controller

[@Iyesboyteacher]

Waaaww i like it... Thanks for sharing... Time to migrate to esp32

[@hasnatrafique7851]

Hi Man you really did an amazing work you really deserve a gold medal for your work . I want to made my own grbl based CNC after inspiring from your work .if you help me in this work I shall be very thankful to you and gave you a best gift for your hard work.

[@graveurgraveur2691]

GREAT JOB!

[@jamiekawabata7101]

Very nice!

[@pushkardey]

Respect brother.

[@robojassi9187]

Good job

[@julianoguimaraes845]

Top das galáxias

[@TheCalibso]

Thanks mam, you're superhero

[@MARS-GREENH0USE]

Awsome bravo

[@Dumbc0mment]

Sublime!

[@FrankGraffagnino]

Awesome!

[@ddegn]

Agreed!

[@matthewjason5330]

Bravo

[@wayneblack4242]

Hi Bart, Is there any further documentation re integrating/modding the atc.cpp? Im using several of your 6pack controllers for some smaller 5axis machines I use for gluing/gasketing my product. I'm migrating my machining mill to the 6 pack as well when I upgrade the spindle/drive. I'll be using a Jainken JGL series atc driven by a Hitachi WJ200. I only plan to use a manual tool changes as I don't have a tool rack yet. The spindle has a specific tool change air cycle (release, dust off, engage) along with an internal pressure switch. Any further elaboration or direction how to implement this on the 6 pack would be appreciated.

[@chrisvt3014]

Can you do a video on the atc itself Very interesting.

[@ThomasShue]

This is Fucking Fantastic!

[@AttiqAamir]

Awesome!!! Can you please share the atc.cpp module because i can't find it the custom folder of source repo. thanks a lot for all of your inspiring work.

[@alexeyshalin8496]

За то время что тут меняется можно не спеша руками поменять:) ATC должен делать это очень быстро

[@FrankyDigital2000]

Wow!

[@raunakmuz]

Hello barton,Great idea to add ATC to the machine.I wish to know the setup and connection for my DiY cnc..please help

[@rengankrishnaiyer6912]

How is the performance and quality of the CNC CAT/Usovo tool change adapter? Does the bearing get hot ? Have you tried to machine aluminum ?

[@martinklims1]

Hello, nice project. I want to use it for the PCB milling machine. Does it support probe for auto leveling? Thank you.

[@WimmDesign]

Do you have a article on this? I have a xcarve just ordered a spindle from Pwncnc. I would love to add a tool changer to this xcarve but have no idea where to begin. Thank you for any help

[@DavidKK4GAF]

Do you have the STL file for your tool holder?

[@MartinoDesign99]

is it possible to get your subroutine program for the ATC?

[@manishchauhan9495]

Can i make automatic tool changing in grbl mega 5× by using aurduino mega 2560 + ramps 1.4 or cnc sheild ???

[@Mamoondar]

how this communicate with GRBL? any idea? i don't see wired connection to CNC controller?

[@The_Unobtainium]

what is the taper size and collets for this ATC? how it is going after two years? Still no runout? Any issues?

[@mrljvb]

I actually left a comment on the issues of the github page.. but of course a day later you post this. So I have the AMB (formerly Kress) 1400 DI spindle.. I'm seriously looking at using the 6pack as I have been having issues with my XPro v4.. most notably the spindle speed revs up and down constantly at any speed other than full at 10v on the PWM pin.. The question I asked there, and will ask here, is how did you wire up your spindle, 0-10 goes to PWM, one goes to ground, but there is a third wire that needs to be connected to a 10 to 26V output terminal... I did not notice that option on the PWM module..

[@haydenbrown1196]

I've just built a black bee cnc, I've ordered the duet3 to run it, could this work on that? Thanks!

[@keezo1234]

Bart can you make a video demonstrating the use of a VESC controller module on your CNC Board? I would like to use a big skateboard BLDC for my spindle motor controlled by a VESC that my 6 Pack CNC Board can communicate to.

[@ddegn]

I second this idea. I'd love to see something like this if it's not too much trouble.

[@stevecarlisle3323]

I could not find the Kress ATC , iso20, on the website link. I wonder if that has been fiscontinued ? Thanks for all your CNC work. 🇨🇦

[@green323turbo]

Is esp32 an Atmel processor ? What IDE is that at 6:34 ?

[@1050cnc]

Thats so awesome! Can this controller be used with cncjs like a regular grbl controllers?

[@engserve]

Yes, it is backward compatible to regular Grbl

[@aleksandarlindic1411]

I'm interesting in this atc solution. Can you tell me ehere to buy this? Thx! Great work! thanks for inspiration.

[@muhameedjalal258]

hello sir i want to made a custom g-code converter from dxf file for cnc wire bending machine

[@andreblanchard8569]

Looking good. Is this limited to step/direction or could some axis use Clearpath SC (software control) motors?

[@engserve]

We support a lot of motor types. A hybrid of closed loop step/dir control with feedback would be the easiest way to use that type of motor.

[@Mamoondar]

@@engserve how does this communicate with UGS? i don't see any wired connection?

[@wiremonkeyshop]

Fantastic work! I just had an AHA moment when I realized that FluidNC is essentially, grbl for and ESP32, yeah I'm a little slow on the uptake. This means that can still use bCNC as a gcode sender for to your hardware, yes? I use Fusion 360 for CAM, how does one designate M6 tool changes in CAM? Sorry, I'm new to this game, but I sure want to setup an ATC like this one very soon!

[@engserve]

Most CAM programs like like Fusion will do it automatically if if sees a different tool number. I don't use Fusion 360 CAM, but many others do with ATCs. Search the Internet for info on that.

[@gregoryconnors7370]

Are the controllers available yet? Previous video mentioned a website for purchasing but I couldn't make out the name.

[@engserve]

Here is a link to the controller used. www.tindie.com/products/33366583/6-pack-universal-cnc-controller/

[@whatisdoingtoday9453]

What kind of drill do you use? I can't find a drill that can change the holder.Leave a linkism

[@natechan2586]

Where can I buy this controller?

[@o0Vion70o]

The ATC cost more than the rest of the maschine :d

[@FrankyDigital2000]

I know right, that Kress 800 version is roughly 600 euros, plus another 250 for the spindle itself.

[@gozeenpinjar]

Why has all data on configuring ATC been removed from all platforms, i was still researching them to build my own, if i am mistaken then can you please direct me to a source that can help me. Thank you in advance ☺️

[@engserve]

You are incorrect. The code is on a branch of FluidNC. github.com/bdring/FluidNC/tree/ATC_Experiments

[@kennywong1881]

Just stumbled on to this. Great project! I’ve got my xcarve and have not tinkered that much with it. Only starting to think about adding a ATC. I was amazed tho over how low the noise level is on your stepper motors. It sounds super smooth. Is this due to your controller? Can you tell me something about that?

[@engserve]

It used a 6 pack controller and TMC5160 stepper drivers.

[@3ddesignz941]

Hello Sir Do you have a schematic of how to integrate all the electrical components together?

[@piotrmajewski2181]

Hello Is the project free or can you get a 6th axis motherboard with act spindle kres as you show. The board needs to drive single stepper drivers of each axis and the 4th rotary axis. Can you share files and advise on board selection

[@engserve]

You can learn more about this project on the github repo

[@pg9112471]

Is the atc an off shelf unit or a diy? Thanks for sharing.

[@engserve]

See the description section of the video

[@pg9112471]

@@engserve thanks.

[@elsunshine9976]

Dude did you build the atc yourself?

[@tomjoad6993]

Can you share your atc.cpp file?

[@engserve]

The code I used is on this branch of the code. I am currently working on the next generation of Grbl_ESP32, so this has fallen behind. github.com/bdring/Grbl_Esp32/tree/ATC_DontUse

[@retinapoliyn7462]

Does Grbl_ESP32 support CNCJS interface ?

[@rusticagenerica]

OMG. You write the damn code in C++ . . .

[@alexeyshalin8496]

Непонимаю зачем каждый замерять длину инструмента. Один раз померил для всех и забил в программу

[@bobdring8857]

As you can see we have the same surname. It is not really a common name and I have not met anyone that has the same name in my 68 years (excluding relatives) I live in Australia but was born in England. What is your family history. There are a lot of parallels in our interests and skills.