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Here is a YouTube link to the whole rebuild condensed into 10minutes: https://youtu.be/gk-EpXEnTgc?si=PUR2XCp-rGPtyo4a

Hi Muzzer, The video isn't a backlash test, it's just for tuning the top rapid speeds and getting a better idea of the machine's limits. The...

As you say, looks as if a bomb went off - or a stoned spider wired the original cabinet up! It looks pretty neat now. Bear in mind that in order...

For those following along here is the next installment, getting the control boxes and DRO readout fitted. Thank you to JLCCNC machining services...

OK a bit of an update, after a lot of looking I eventually found the GT2 or 2GT belts are not only a close match to the originals but also stronger...

Well lets hope it does not need quite as much work as my machine did! I would recommend UCCNC UC300ETH it works very well and has lots of inputs...

Hi Mike, many thanks for such a comprehensive thread on the 260 rebuild. I do have a vested interest as recently purchased a 260, already converted...

Yes, that Lapp cable is the ultimate solution. There are lots of different styles, some with both power and signal connections bundled and screened...

My OP took so long to get approved, I ended up going with LAPP ÖLFLEX® SERVO FD cable. Got it from Rapid online. Certainly not cheap, but at least I...

1.5mm CY (screened flexi cable) should be fine for up to 16-18A. Good to see you using screened cable - and there's really no need for two braids. ...

Time to get some movement. In this episode we get the ballnut bracket machined, set up the 2005 ballscrew, and the head moving. Enjoy! Thank you...

Time to assemble the main head . . . Thank you to JLCCNC machining services for machining the main parts of this build. See the description in...

Thanks very much, I was using an old version of mach3. Just installed .062 and its now working

its been a while since i visited the forum ,, curious how your setup is coming along