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46 Minutes AgoIt's a drive, not a controller. What makes a drive good? Smoothness. Anti Resonance. Motor heating. Stall detection. Software configurable.5 replies | 214 view(s)
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2 Hours AgoHuh, not a bad idea at all thanks! May be a dumb question but, what really makes a cnc controller extra good/ " a good quality controller"? I know...5 replies | 214 view(s)
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5 Hours AgoGrahamWhite replied to a thread BUILD LOG: 8x4 Build based on plans by Joescnc Hybrid R&P in DIY Router Build LogsSo I've ordered my spindle -was going to go for air cooled as I didn't want the hassle of water pipes and pump but the breakout board I will be using...17 replies | 1412 view(s)
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10 Hours AgoThe best thing to do IMO is prime with the desired finish. Not another color primer or even transparent. Because the transparent will stay here and...3 replies | 194 view(s)
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19 Hours AgoLee Roberts started a thread eBay: Stepper Motor Controller PWM Pulse Signal Generator Speed Regulator Board £6 in Items On eBay UKJust ordered a couple of these for a project and thought others may find them useful Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132411077076 Video of one...0 replies | 79 view(s)
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20 Hours AgoLee Roberts replied to a thread BUILD LOG: El Beast - Initial design phase, comments and critique welcomed! in DIY Router Build LogsHere is an idea for your lathe to-do list's: A pen type die grinder or dremel like tool may be less involved for smaller stuff, chuck/collet...278 replies | 62047 view(s)
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20 Hours AgoIn the trade we use this: https://www.screwfix.com/p/dulux-trade-trade-quick-drying-wood-primer-undercoat-1ltr/24583 Can use it as a stain block...3 replies | 194 view(s)
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20 Hours AgoThink you misunderstand what slaving is about. It's nothing to do with running motors in opposite directions. It's about two separate Motor outputs...6 replies | 282 view(s)
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22 Hours AgoHi jazz Thanks a lot for your reply, The motors are running in opposite direction right from the control board, s therefore I do not need to slave...6 replies | 282 view(s)
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22 Hours AgoThat's the wacky bit - the powder, as you know, needs to be electrostaticaly charged - I guess there's a HT generator in the gun. I'm sure it'll be...67 replies | 8213 view(s)
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22 Hours AgoI am hoping they ship 240v but picture does show 120v brick :/ I sent them a message about it on Friday but have not heard back. Looking...67 replies | 8213 view(s)
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22 Hours AgoBe interested in how you get on with powder coating. The PSU is 110VAC and 60Hz, but should work okay on a step-down at 50Hz (will wait until you...67 replies | 8213 view(s)
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23 Hours AgoStill no idea what I am doing wrong here.. Yesterday I threw in a bit of scrap and it came out looking alright. This problem is only happening...67 replies | 8213 view(s)
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23 Hours AgoI have an Advance Bryans Pen Plotter that I would like to resurrect. I have little idea about using it for modern PC`s. I assume I would need a...0 replies | 66 view(s)
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23 Hours AgoJAZZCNC replied to a thread BUILD LOG: 8x4 Build based on plans by Joescnc Hybrid R&P in DIY Router Build LogsYep that will be lot better than V bearings. Just make it strong.17 replies | 1412 view(s)
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23 Hours AgoI figured it out because you only have 3 Motor axis enabled. The fix is easy you need to connect one of the drives to another Motor Output and then...6 replies | 282 view(s)
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1 Day AgoHmm not really machine related.. but how should I finish the oak lid on this piece? Had to make a copy of vectric free paradise box :) Should I...349 replies | 27701 view(s)
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1 Day AgoJust saw that on another forum, looks very good for the money if you need a large machine https://www.uksignboards.com/topic66641.html0 replies | 92 view(s)
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1 Day AgoRobWilson replied to a thread CONVERSION: Chester 626 milling machine conversion. in Conversion Build LogsHi Washout & Routercnc, Thanks for the comments and compliments Cheers Rob6 replies | 244 view(s)
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1 Day AgoThe codes are not missing, it's just you need to add the relevant code to suit your machine. You need to modify the macro to work how you want it...1 replies | 94 view(s)
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1 Day AgoDesertboy replied to a thread BUILD LOG: El Beast - Initial design phase, comments and critique welcomed! in DIY Router Build LogsI saw Pacififc Rim the other night and thought one of those 400 foot robots could come in handy for shopping and the like any chance of making me one...278 replies | 62047 view(s)
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1 Day Agoroutercnc replied to a thread BUILD LOG: El Beast - Initial design phase, comments and critique welcomed! in DIY Router Build LogsI waited a long time before I bought my lathe as I wasn't sure I'd make good use of it. Now I couldn't be without it! Along side a mill / router,...278 replies | 62047 view(s)
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1 Day AgoHi there I was going over the auto Tool changer codes “M6Start”, and It appears to me that some codes are missing there, as the codes executing, and...1 replies | 94 view(s)
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1 Day AgoHi there Problem resolved, since I was using 2 different kind of Home Switch, apparently they created some kind of noise, that after adding some...6 replies | 282 view(s)
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1 Day AgoUse the 66" for the Y axis sell the 48" and get 20mm HGR20 (Hiwin style) rail for the gantry and the Z axis is my vote ;)1 replies | 128 view(s)
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1 Day AgoI really must stop drinking before going on eBay ! Just picked up this lot - wasn't quite prepared for the size and weight of it - 1.25" shaft and...1 replies | 128 view(s)
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1 Day AgoNickhofen replied to a thread BUILD LOG: El Beast - Initial design phase, comments and critique welcomed! in DIY Router Build LogsYou are a bad guy!!! I have lathe envy now!278 replies | 62047 view(s)
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1 Day AgoZeeflyboy replied to a thread BUILD LOG: El Beast - Initial design phase, comments and critique welcomed! in DIY Router Build LogsGlad to hear it - haven't caught up on your work for a while actually... need to go see what's happened while i've been gone! Thanks - that's...278 replies | 62047 view(s)
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1 Day AgoDavek0974 replied to a thread Fed up with Mach3 - what options do i have here?? in Bridgeport Milling MachinesI have managed to fix the issue now.! :) For some odd reason, trying to run probing routines with a CSLABS controller from within a Mach3 wizard...9 replies | 366 view(s)
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1 Day AgoColin Barron replied to a thread Fed up with Mach3 - what options do i have here?? in Bridgeport Milling MachinesHi, you could have a look at Tormach Pathpilot and there is info on you tube. http://pathpilot-on-nontormach.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page. They were...9 replies | 366 view(s)
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46 Minutes Ago in Motor Drivers & Controllers