Coil X_AXIS

A BLDC coil winding machine built with Arduino.

Overview

This project provides the software for a coil winding machine controlled by Arduino. It uses stepper motors to precisely wind wire around a bobbin or core to create coils for electric motors, transformers, inductors, or other electromagnetic components.

Hardware Components

• ZYLtech MEGA 2560 R3 Board
• RAMPS 1.6 3D Printer Shield
• DRV8825 motor drivers
• NEMA 17 stepper motors
• Limit switches for homing
• 12V-24V power supply

Features

• Multi-axis control (X_AXIS, Y_AXIS, Z-axis)
• Layer-by-layer winding with configurable parameters
• Automatic wire distribution
• Tension control
• Real-time progress monitoring
• Serial interface for commands and configuration
• Optional LCD display support

Project Structure

• coil_X_AXIS.ino: Main Arduino sketch
• config.h: Configuration parameters and pin definitions
• motor_control.h/cpp: Stepper motor control functions
• winding.h/cpp: Winding process logic
• ui.h/cpp: User interface functions
• HARDWARE_SETUP.md: Detailed hardware setup instructions
• LIBRARY_INSTALLATION.md: Library installation guide

Getting Started

1. Follow the instructions in HARDWARE_SETUP.md to assemble the hardware.
2. Install the required libraries as per LIBRARY_INSTALLATION.md.
3. Adjust parameters in config.h according to your specific setup.
4. Upload the coil_X_AXIS.ino sketch to your Arduino MEGA.
5. Open the Serial Monitor at 115200 baud to interact with the system.

Commands

The following commands can be sent via serial:

• S: Start winding
• P: Pause winding
• R: Resume winding
• H: Home all axes
• C: Configure winding parameters
• ?: Report status

Configuration

The default configuration can be modified in config.h or via the serial interface:

• Number of layers
• Turns per layer
• Wire diameter
• Microstepping settings
• Motor speeds and accelerations
• Mechanical parameters

Customization

The code is designed to be modular and easily customizable. To adapt it to your specific hardware:

1. Modify pin assignments in config.h
2. Adjust the motor control functions in motor_control.cpp
3. Implement or modify the winding algorithm in winding.cpp
4. Extend the UI functions in ui.cpp if using additional display or input devices

Contributing

Contributions to improve the project are welcome. Please feel free to submit pull requests or open issues to suggest improvements or report bugs.

License

This project is licensed under the terms of the included LICENSE file.