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1 Hour AgoI think I have a similar probe, will check by the weekend. They work a bit differently if its the same as mine - one connector goes to the top shaft,...1 replies | 39 view(s) -
1 Day AgoDesertboy replied to a thread L Style Gantry on a 6040 sized machine? in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingI'd say his aussie flag in his profile lol My aluminium in the machine weighs 60kg's+ but I found a few extrusion suppliers in Oz and also could...28 replies | 1355 view(s) -
1 Day AgoDesertboy replied to a thread L Style Gantry on a 6040 sized machine? in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingI might be blind Jazz but they don't seem to sell the heavy duty version, prices are very good. I recovered the aluminium extrusion from a magazine...28 replies | 1355 view(s)
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1 Day AgoDesertboy replied to a thread L Style Gantry on a 6040 sized machine? in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingGoogle KJN aluminium I have no problems at all you need to configure to get the right price, remember VAT. I'm very lucky because I live within 5...28 replies | 1355 view(s)
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1 Day AgoThat worked perfectly thanks machine is finally doing exactly what I want it to.5 replies | 346 view(s)
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2 Days AgoI think to engrave it you shouldn't have problems milling might be more an issue, bit will break before machine. That said what kind of machine do...7 replies | 409 view(s)
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2 Days AgoOf course, lol so set it up as a 1.5mm damn I was having a blonde moment there. I am a natural blonde so I can be excused ;)5 replies | 346 view(s)
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2 Days AgoDesertboy replied to a thread Wiring an 8 wire Nema to 4 core CY cable to an AM882 in Linear & Rotary MotionThey should have an autotune function like the AM882's have a look in the manual, I used it with my first motors and it really did seem to work.18 replies | 641 view(s)
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2 Days AgoDesertboy replied to a thread Wiring an 8 wire Nema to 4 core CY cable to an AM882 in Linear & Rotary MotionI'll try that in a minute, thanks. PSU test's at 72v without load ~68v with load with home supply when I try it at work I get 78v without load and...18 replies | 641 view(s)
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2 Days AgoDesertboy replied to a thread NEW MEMBER: Was about to get a toy- then I did some research... in New Member IntroductionsIt was because of you and Boyan I never used the SBR 25 rail I have and bought Hiwin's and clone hiwin's. One day I might use them for a plasma...139 replies | 12160 view(s)
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2 Days Agohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hto2w-VPmY They seem to be doing OK with a Shapeoko which is basically a toy machine.7 replies | 409 view(s)
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2 Days AgoHow do I set this up?5 replies | 346 view(s)
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2 Days AgoHi, probably a dumb question but I have a set of Ballnose mills for 3d carving. One has R0.75 printed on it and another one has R2 what does this...5 replies | 346 view(s)
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2 Days AgoJust a little update if anyone else with a DDCSV comes across this post. You have to set the post processor to fanuc in Fusion 360 You need to...15 replies | 727 view(s)
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3 Days AgoDesertboy replied to a thread NEW MEMBER: Was about to get a toy- then I did some research... in New Member IntroductionsFor a first time hobby builder I think clone rail is fine, BST automation on Alixpress are a good place to start. If I was sinking thousands into...139 replies | 12160 view(s)
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3 Days AgoDesertboy replied to a thread NEW MEMBER: New member looking for machine advice in New Member IntroductionsI would suggest Latza if you are near a fellow member going to see someone who's built their own machine, nothing beats seeing one in person and...13 replies | 609 view(s)
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3 Days AgoDesertboy replied to a thread NEW MEMBER: New member looking for machine advice in New Member IntroductionsReally you need to start with the design, never buy anything until you've drawn out when you are going to build. Nema 23's and cheap stepper...13 replies | 609 view(s)
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3 Days AgoDesertboy replied to a thread Wiring an 8 wire Nema to 4 core CY cable to an AM882 in Linear & Rotary MotionYes they are, and now you ask lol I used the AM882 autotune function on the last motors I just replaced not actually "Autotuned" the new motors so...18 replies | 641 view(s)
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3 Days AgoDesertboy replied to a thread Wiring an 8 wire Nema to 4 core CY cable to an AM882 in Linear & Rotary Motionit's 1:1 with couplings, I have 80v PSU self build 1kva and AM882's 1 per Nema which can drive up to 8amp's I believe. I think the screw whip is...18 replies | 641 view(s)
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3 Days AgoDesertboy replied to a thread NEW MEMBER: Was about to get a toy- then I did some research... in New Member IntroductionsI built my CNC after building a Rep Rap it really helped get my head around how it all works. Hiwin's and ballscrews but the core principles...139 replies | 12160 view(s)
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3 Days AgoDesertboy replied to a thread Wiring an 8 wire Nema to 4 core CY cable to an AM882 in Linear & Rotary MotionThanks Jazz, that worked perfectly luckily I twisted the pairs on these motors when I first fitted them so when I swapped the wiring it was super...18 replies | 641 view(s)
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3 Days AgoDesertboy replied to a thread NEW MEMBER: New member looking for machine advice in New Member IntroductionsCan you draw in a CAD program?13 replies | 609 view(s)
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5 Days AgoDesertboy started a thread Wiring an 8 wire Nema to 4 core CY cable to an AM882 in Linear & Rotary MotionHi I have a pair of 4nm Nema 23's I want to swap on my bottom axis of the router, 4 core CY cable to run off a pair of AM882. Here's the wiring...18 replies | 641 view(s)
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5 Days AgoHi, like many of us on here I have a DDCSV 2.1 I've set up I had some initial issues with some code not loading that I generated in Fusion 360. I...1 replies | 224 view(s)
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6 Days AgoDesertboy replied to a thread DIY Laser levelling using webcam and laser level in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingI managed to buy a monochrome webcam years ago, it was expensive over £200 and I had to buy it from China has highly specialised. It only saw Far...246 replies | 37624 view(s)
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6 Days AgoThat's the $64000 question isn't it. I built a 70v PSU which means if I change my drivers they would have to be in that range or I need a new...17 replies | 744 view(s)
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6 Days AgoWise man that Jazz you should listen to him.17 replies | 744 view(s)
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1 Week AgoI built my own PSU there was nothing to it just a transformer, bridge rectifier and 3 capacitors. It sounds far scarier than it actually is took...17 replies | 744 view(s)
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1 Week AgoDesertboy replied to a thread Aluminium Profile Type Router - Initial questions in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingI have a mesa PCI card I don't use at the moment but there is a rare problem with MESA PCI cards when installed in some machines will not boot. I...24 replies | 2055 view(s)
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1 Week AgoDesertboy replied to a thread Problems with BST Automation store on Aliexpress in General DiscussionAre BST shipping I ordered disc coupling and cancelled them after a week because it gave 14 days till shipping. I assumed Corona virus has...7 replies | 250 view(s)
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