# It's Alive
**URL:** https://community.inventables.com/t/its-alive/10540
**Category:** Projects
**Created:** [July 11, 2015, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/its-alive/10540 "2015-07-11T16:58:21Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 39
### Author:  [@MidnightMaker](https://community.inventables.com/u/MidnightMaker)
#### Post date: [July 12, 2016, 3:49am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/its-alive/10540/800 "2016-07-12T03:49:22Z")
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### Author:  [@MidnightMaker](https://community.inventables.com/u/MidnightMaker)
#### Post date: [July 12, 2016, 3:50am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/its-alive/10540/801 "2016-07-12T03:50:49Z")
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### Author:  [@DarrylKegg](https://community.inventables.com/u/DarrylKegg)
#### Post date: [July 12, 2016, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/its-alive/10540/802 "2016-07-12T23:55:28Z")
So, thinking more about your 4th Axis project @ErikJenkins, if you had clearance under the Y rails on both sides of the machine, and placed the chuck and tail in a channel that allowed you to put them outside or inside the workspace, you could effectively carve a 6 foot long walking stick by either flipping it half way thru, or moving the chuck outside the work area… Just sayin’
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### Author:  [@ErikJenkins](https://community.inventables.com/u/ErikJenkins)
#### Post date: [July 13, 2016, 1:53am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/its-alive/10540/803 "2016-07-13T01:53:13Z")
I could change the orientation from front to back and use a support at the back and I wouldn’t need any clearance under the rails 🙂
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### Author:  [@DarrylKegg](https://community.inventables.com/u/DarrylKegg)
#### Post date: [July 13, 2016, 2:22am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/its-alive/10540/804 "2016-07-13T02:22:43Z")
Good point. My table is against a wall, so I tend to think in terms of unlimited X but Y is always hindered by the back wall…
Just using Y for A substitution and Grbl, I assume you’re happy enough w\ the results?
I finally ordered my linear rail Z today, and your 4th Axis is in my cart as well, but I’m thinking laser before rotary. 😄
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### Author:  [@ErikJenkins](https://community.inventables.com/u/ErikJenkins)
#### Post date: [July 13, 2016, 2:24am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/its-alive/10540/805 "2016-07-13T02:24:38Z")
I am happy with it, I’ll be happier with the new electronics so I can keep everything connected and not change settings back and forth 🙂
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### Author:  [@DarrylKegg](https://community.inventables.com/u/DarrylKegg)
#### Post date: [July 13, 2016, 2:37am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/its-alive/10540/806 "2016-07-13T02:37:15Z")
I bet. I’m just weighing the options of dealing with GRBL and swapping Y, just so I can turn some walking sticks for the boy \ cub scouts as gifts, which might be a short-term “make 20 and done” versus changing out all the electronics…
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### Author:  [@ErikJenkins](https://community.inventables.com/u/ErikJenkins)
#### Post date: [July 13, 2016, 2:39am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/its-alive/10540/807 "2016-07-13T02:39:18Z")
Nice straight walking sticks would be fairly easy, with a good design and good stock.
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### Author:  [@DarrylKegg](https://community.inventables.com/u/DarrylKegg)
#### Post date: [July 13, 2016, 2:45am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/its-alive/10540/808 "2016-07-13T02:45:08Z")
Yeah, that’s what I’m thinking, even a 1.5" or 1.75" hardwood dowel rod would work, it wouldn’t need a ton of design work, just something scout related (wolves, bears, tigers, tents) and maybe their den \ pack number …
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### Author:  [@ErikJenkins](https://community.inventables.com/u/ErikJenkins)
#### Post date: [July 13, 2016, 2:46am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/its-alive/10540/809 "2016-07-13T02:46:14Z")
Sounds pretty nice.
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### Author:  [@DarrylKegg](https://community.inventables.com/u/DarrylKegg)
#### Post date: [July 13, 2016, 2:52am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/its-alive/10540/810 "2016-07-13T02:52:32Z")
I’ll post pics, probably 30 days out, just got that linear Z on order and I want to get that in first. The V wheels and eccentrics are frustrating me lately…
Thanks for doing the proof of concept 😄
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### Author:  [@JkWestphal](https://community.inventables.com/u/JkWestphal)
#### Post date: [July 13, 2016, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/its-alive/10540/811 "2016-07-13T17:09:46Z")
> [@Earwigger](#):
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> Time to kit it up! I am definately doing this once the cold, cruel Minnesota winter sets in. Next week.
SHHH! Dont give mother nature any wild ideas! She has had enough of her own lately.
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### Author:  [@Zach\_Kaplan](https://community.inventables.com/u/Zach_Kaplan)
#### Post date: [July 13, 2016, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/its-alive/10540/812 "2016-07-13T23:41:44Z")
@ErikJenkins that is stunning
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### Author:  [@ErikJenkins](https://community.inventables.com/u/ErikJenkins)
#### Post date: [July 17, 2016, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/its-alive/10540/813 "2016-07-17T18:09:26Z")
Since it is not really possible to attach square stock to a 3 jaw chuck, I made a few faceplates to screw onto stock. I am testing it out in wood until I get one I like then I will cut it from aluminum.
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### Author:  [@ErikJenkins](https://community.inventables.com/u/ErikJenkins)
#### Post date: [July 17, 2016, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/its-alive/10540/815 "2016-07-17T18:49:15Z")
It has 2 set screws…I haven’t taken it off yet to see what is in there…I’ll check it out later (it is hot in the shop 🙂 )…I have a few 4 jaw chucks, it would be nice if one fits.
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### Author:  [@ErikJenkins](https://community.inventables.com/u/ErikJenkins)
#### Post date: [July 21, 2016, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/its-alive/10540/816 "2016-07-21T13:28:29Z")
Time to rewire the motors and switches 🙂
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### Author:  [@Rusty](https://community.inventables.com/u/Rusty)
#### Post date: [July 21, 2016, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/its-alive/10540/817 "2016-07-21T14:28:47Z")
Where did you find that enclosure? Or did it come with your new controller?
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### Author:  [@GeoffSteer](https://community.inventables.com/u/GeoffSteer)
#### Post date: [July 21, 2016, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/its-alive/10540/818 "2016-07-21T14:33:37Z")
What are all the extra connectors for?
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### Author:  [@ErikJenkins](https://community.inventables.com/u/ErikJenkins)
#### Post date: [July 21, 2016, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/its-alive/10540/819 "2016-07-21T14:33:55Z")
I ordered it all assembled and ready to go by the folks at Camtronics,
[http://www.camtronics-cnc.com/](http://www.camtronics-cnc.com/)
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### Author:  [@ErikJenkins](https://community.inventables.com/u/ErikJenkins)
#### Post date: [July 21, 2016, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/its-alive/10540/820 "2016-07-21T14:37:21Z")
The connectors are for:
5 motors (X, Y, Y, Z and A),
Probe connector using the same 1/4" headphone jack I’ve been using,
VFD/spindle connector for a future upgrade,
limit/homing switch connectors,
relayed outlet for the router,
another relayed controlled DB9 connector for something else.
All motors and limit/homing switches get DB9 connectors.
Ethernet port for connecting to the shop pc.
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