TEP educational CNC machine using TechCAD

[Mjolinor]

Well after much phoning, emailing and generally chasing I managed to find the maker and as they no longer make or sell this machine they posted me a reg number, software and manuals all free. Good service methinks :)

Just need to get it working now, seems not to like USB <> serial devices.

[waghorn]

Hi Mjolinor


I also have that machine and have struggled to get it working! you have got further than me with your investigation, is there anychance you could let me know the details of the manufacture so I too could get a manual and drivers etc

Would be most greatful!!!!!

[ian823478]

Well after much phoning, emailing and generally chasing I managed to find the maker and as they no longer make or sell this machine they posted me a reg number, software and manuals all free. Good service methinks :)

Just need to get it working now, seems not to like USB <> serial devices.

Hi How are you getting on? Have you got it working yet?
Cheers
Ian

[Mjolinor]

All working fine now but major changes. It would not drill holes because of the on/off Z axis, it just snapped the drills.

Picture of it now.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dknpower/tep2

That is during the changes, finished now and all good.

[ian823478]

All working fine now but major changes. It would not drill holes because of the on/off Z axis, it just snapped the drills.

Picture of it now.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dknpower/tep2

That is during the changes, finished now and all good.

I have the chance to buy one of these machines. It looks like you've done a lot - could you give some details, what have you had to add, are you running on the original or different software? Was it a useful base machine to start from?
Cheers
Ian

[techfan]

Hi Mjolinor

I have recently started a position in a school with the exact same cnc engraver. Could you please send me the link for the user manual as I am having the same problems. Your help will greatly be appreciated.

[remetiffy]

Hi

I have found the same machine gathering dust in a cupboard and would like to get it going.

Could you please share the info you have collected.

Thanks for any help you can provide.