Re: Comments sought on new build: A CNC Router for RC Gliders and Planes
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Originally Posted by
Neale
Does the cordless drill have step/dir inputs to drive directly from Mach3?
Good old brain to finger inputs only...
Re: Comments sought on new build: A CNC Router for RC Gliders and Planes
Sometimes the best way! Take those damned computers out of the loop...
Re: Comments sought on new build: A CNC Router for RC Gliders and Planes
I'm a child of the 70's.....so going to use it like an etch a sketch!
Re: Comments sought on new build: A CNC Router for RC Gliders and Planes
The original MPG! Now, there's another idea for a CNC router enhancement...
Re: Comments sought on new build: A CNC Router for RC Gliders and Planes
Just a bit more painting last thing this afternoon is all I managed...
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15...88cd207a68.jpg
Did do a bit of research on the electronics today so will post up what I think I need when I've finished researching.
Re: Comments sought on new build: A CNC Router for RC Gliders and Planes
If you don't paint it now you'll never paint it :thumsup:
Re: Comments sought on new build: A CNC Router for RC Gliders and Planes
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Originally Posted by
EddyCurrent
If you don't paint it now you'll never paint it :thumsup:
That was my thinking...
Re: Comments sought on new build: A CNC Router for RC Gliders and Planes
Coming along nicely Neil. Can't wait to see this one finished.
Re: Comments sought on new build: A CNC Router for RC Gliders and Planes
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Originally Posted by
IanS1
Coming along nicely Neil. Can't wait to see this one finished.
Cheers Ian, I can't wait either...it's only been about 4 years in the making!!
Re: Comments sought on new build: A CNC Router for RC Gliders and Planes
Quick assemble of the gantry this morning. Got the holes for the X axis ballnut holders to machine later on the Y axis endplates, then some pads to make for the ballscrew ends...
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15...f44a98c9c0.jpg
Thinking about it I'll make the pads first and then see if I need to machine back the Y axis end plates...