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3 Hours AgoJohn, you know that I'm running LinuxCNC with my lathe - because I really wanted to move from Mach3, and I'll be honest, from what I've just read the...13 replies | 274 view(s) -
19 Hours AgoAgreed with pics... I'm pretty sure I've seen a photo of that board (or similar) recently - a USB controller board with a bunch of discrete optos on...15 replies | 531 view(s)
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2 Days AgoAssuming the VFD is the common Huanyang device (looks similar) - What are the parameter settings on the VFD for PD001 and PD002? These define the...15 replies | 531 view(s)
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4 Days AgoYou are correct I speed read it and missed the ‘instead’ Would still like to understand how the feed rate per mpeg click is set. Eg fine feed medium...15 replies | 771 view(s)
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6 Days AgoMuzzer, all good points, and I’ve also got two encoder on my Mesa 7i76e /lathe, and very useful it is as well, I do use them all the time (as far as...15 replies | 771 view(s)
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6 Days AgoCould not agree more I have a WiFi pendant that I move between my Orac lathe and Boxford vmc190. I also have proper buttons on the control panel of...15 replies | 771 view(s)
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6 Days AgoRead the post again it clearly says 3 hand wheels and a selector switch to select the axis being moved The cost of mpg’s is only around £10to£15...15 replies | 771 view(s)
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6 Days AgoToT likes the odd joke or two - highly entertaining videos, and (without listening to the video) it wouldn't surprise me if that's a bit of a prop...15 replies | 771 view(s)
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6 Days AgoGreat idea just a pity the selector switch is needed it would be very intuitive if there was no selector switch just like a manual machine Is the...15 replies | 771 view(s)
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1 Week AgoTHAT'S why there's 6 transistors :) You had me wondering. It's possible to substitute the photo-diode etc, but better to replace with new (then...5 replies | 383 view(s)
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1 Week AgoGenerally agree, but don't ignore the oil contamination and subsequent cleaning. That might have been contributory. OP: If you wanted a 3rd party...5 replies | 383 view(s)
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1 Week AgoWhat would I do differently? I’d start from the outset with an enclosure! I probably wouldn’t have gone for the long bed.... but I don’t think...7 replies | 4258 view(s)
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1 Week AgoI should also add... half the reason for a belted solution was to turn the motors back in on themselves to reduce the external footprint of the...7 replies | 4258 view(s)
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1 Week AgoThe belts each have tensioners (just a M8 or M10 in a machined slot to allow any slack to be taken up, packed with bearings to present a rolling...7 replies | 4258 view(s)
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1 Week AgoThen keep a fire extinguisher handy :) You'll lose coherency on anything other than a polished surface, the amount of energy reflected back into...4 replies | 334 view(s)
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1 Week AgoDoddy replied to a thread Strong vibrations in ball screw linear actuator - is it normal in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingI like your thinking. Not sure if that's what would happen, but interesting and simple test. Of course, it could also be the drive.37 replies | 2088 view(s)
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1 Week AgoPut a bit of Ali next to it engraved with "HAAS" :-)16 replies | 680 view(s)
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1 Week AgoDoddy replied to a thread Dip Switch settings on the M542 stepper motor drivers in Motor Drivers & ControllersYou don't understand that table. Draw a sine-wave, and cosine-wave. Divide each quadrant by the number of micro-steps you set. Now step those...13 replies | 17686 view(s)
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1 Week AgoWatching with interest. I'm not quite flush enough to punt £130 on a whim, but it you report good things then it's a good option. Can I advise -...4 replies | 334 view(s)
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1 Week AgoJust a note on the Wago's - I tried them once (inside my current cabinet, PSU-side) - on 3d-printed retaining clips onto a DIN rail. In a completely...16 replies | 680 view(s)
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1 Week AgoYes possibly but is it worth the trouble Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk31 replies | 1817 view(s)
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1 Week AgoI didn’t fancy breathing in the coolant fumes Not a fan of mist coolant systems to be honest Paul Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk31 replies | 1817 view(s)
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1 Week AgoI don’t find my vmc190 to be underpowered It’s a small machine and as such you can’t expect it to take massive cuts I’ve added flood cool to mine...31 replies | 1817 view(s)
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1 Week AgoHave a look at tread mills I bought one for £20 a few months ago fully working and local It’s got a DC controller and dc motor. Meant to be 2hp...31 replies | 1817 view(s)
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1 Week AgoI think you probably did, but I've forgotten that bit. I can understand your thought process here. Hah, no, that's a special case. I needed to...31 replies | 1817 view(s)
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1 Week AgoNot the best. I'm surprised that the motor is only rated at 60V... whoops... a quick google confirms someone else with a VMC190 with a 60V...31 replies | 1817 view(s)
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1 Week AgoDoddy replied to a thread Strong vibrations in ball screw linear actuator - is it normal in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingAgreed with dismantling... a bit at a time. And appreciate you wanting to sanction this with the supplier first. Interesting observation on moving...37 replies | 2088 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoAs a footnote, just playing with Candle, and with no machine connected (as above, I don't have a 3018 or similar). Bottom right of my instance of...2 replies | 357 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoZander, Part of the problem with forums, such as this, is trying to gauge the level of understanding, and equally challenging, adapting any reply...2 replies | 357 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoDoddy replied to a thread Strong vibrations in ball screw linear actuator - is it normal in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingAs always - isolate the problem - looks a fairly heavy set-up(?) but could you lift it from the wooden stands to verify that the noise is local to...37 replies | 2088 view(s)
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