Bridgeport Manual to CNC conversion...

[komatias]

Go off the plate:






I made a spacer and clamped it all there.

My Y axis one looks like this:





I bought proper angular high spec contact bearings for the screws (+£250) and some very fancy face locking lock nuts from Germany.

[Davek0974]

Very nice :)

Have you any more pics, looking for ideas on homing/limit switches etc

I had not thought of putting the Y motor to the rear, all the builds i have seen have it hanging down low beneath the handle, it will have to stick out though as my motor is too long to tuck under.

[komatias]

Dave, I have mounted my limits off of the newall DRO scales but not happy with them. Going to be printing some parts shortly to fix the issues and will post.

[Davek0974]

Ok, I am only using the Mach DRO's - my Sino DRO kit will be sold to raise funds, can't really see the need to have two DRO systems.

[komatias]

Yes, with the CSMio you can get away from the extra DRO. I have it becuase I am using steppers and a smoothstepper but also have a very cunning plan there too.

What kind of switches are you planning on using?

[Davek0974]

What kind of switches are you planning on using?

I have no idea yet but they will need to be very heavy duty to put up with the mess.

[lucan07]

These are good quality strong, adjustable and waterproof and come in a variety of designs

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Water...707482221.html