6th axis for ATC

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14 Oct 2025 20:53 - 14 Oct 2025 20:56 #336446 by Doc_emmet
6th axis for ATC was created by Doc_emmet
Hello, I use QtDragon with 5 axes (X, Y, Z, B, C) and have expanded and flashed my Mesa 7i76EU with a 7I85s. The additional 4 axes are also displayed with sudo mesaflash --device 7i76eu --addr 192.168.1.121 --readhmid. As far as I know, QtDragon can only handle 5 axes. I need an additional axis for the ATC that doesn't need to be displayed in QtDragon. Can I control it via G-code, e.g., G0 W100, or if G-code isn't possible, via HAL commands?

I read that you can customize the xyzbc-trt-kins file, but I can't find it?
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14 Oct 2025 21:58 #336455 by langdons
Replied by langdons on topic 6th axis for ATC
I'm sure QtDragon has ATC funtionality, perhaps it's separate from the max number of axes?

A single parallel port can control 6 axes, so this is possible even with really old-school tech.

There has to be a solution; this can't be a new problem.

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14 Oct 2025 22:35 - 15 Oct 2025 00:00 #336459 by Doc_emmet
Replied by Doc_emmet on topic 6th axis for ATC
If I hadn't already occupied all 5 axes I wouldn't have a problem.
Is it possible that my 7i85s card can't control any motors? Does this only work with the 7i85 (without S)? I can't find a clear answer online. Thanks.
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14 Oct 2025 23:12 #336461 by PCW
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As long as the axis is only controlled by gcode (with no direct display/control from the GUI)
it should work.

You will have to do some hand editing of the hal file to add
the additional joints/axis and kinematics specifier.
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