Comments sought on new build: A CNC Router for RC Gliders and Planes

[njhussey]

Does the cordless drill have step/dir inputs to drive directly from Mach3?

Good old brain to finger inputs only...

[Neale]

Sometimes the best way! Take those damned computers out of the loop...

[njhussey]

I'm a child of the 70's.....so going to use it like an etch a sketch!

[Neale]

The original MPG! Now, there's another idea for a CNC router enhancement...

[njhussey]

Just a bit more painting last thing this afternoon is all I managed...



Did do a bit of research on the electronics today so will post up what I think I need when I've finished researching.

[EddyCurrent]

If you don't paint it now you'll never paint it

[njhussey]

If you don't paint it now you'll never paint it

That was my thinking...

[IanS1]

Coming along nicely Neil. Can't wait to see this one finished.

[njhussey]

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!!

[njhussey]

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...



Thinking about it I'll make the pads first and then see if I need to machine back the Y axis end plates...