conect 121 / cadet lathe manual/user's guide anyone?

[m_c]

Here's a photo of where the serial number should be. It could be that Conect painted over it on the green ones..

Attachment 6657

[swarf-boy]

A late reply on this thread I know, but as I had t info to hand, hear it is.

The front spindle bearings on the Speed 10 ( and presumably later ML10) is an NSK HR 30206 JP.

NEW HIGH QUALITY NSK TAPER ROLLER BEARING HR 30206 JP TAKEN FROM MYFORD STORES | eBay


http://www.jp.nsk.com/app01/en/ctrg/...own&pno=NSK...

according to the NSK web catalogue, MAX RPM = 6000 RPM in grease or 8000 RPM in oil

[x-rayman]

Hi All,
I have just acquired one of these machines which is based on a Myford ML10 but the later model with roller bearings.

My original ML10 which is still in regular use has plain bearings and shows no signs of wear after 40 years plus of use.

The Conect Cadet Plus is in excellent condition mechanically and electrically but unfortunately it has neither a manual or software.

I'm hoping that someone has saved either or both.

I understand that the original software was written for the BBC micro and subsequently DOS and the connection is RS232.

Can anyone help?

Kind regards,

Keith

[Rabs]

I'm afraid that the first thing I did with mine was chuck the old electronics and replace it with new drivers, a breakout board and Mach 3, so I'm probably not going to be able to help.

I did manage to decipher the motor specs though (the markings had all worn off on mine). If you need them let me know and I'll dig out my notes.

[x-rayman]

Hi Rabs,
Thanks for the offer.
I may have to do the same but I am trying to avoid that at present.
I think I am making progress but its very slow.

Kind regards,

Keith

[m_c]

Conqueror Design & Engineering who supplied many of the original control boards to Conect still exist, and do a conversion kit to run their own software, but are showing as out of stock - http://www.eaziform.co.uk/index.php?...ts,cncupconect

Personally, I replaced everything in the control cabinet on mine. Modern stepper drivers will give far better performance, and modern software is far better.

[x-rayman]

Hello m_c,

Thanks for the link.
I have looked there before in the past for another project.
I do have a 4 axis stepper motor control board which is connected by USB which I may use although I got it for something else.
Maybe I will have to fit that and update the machine.

Kind regards,

Keith