Hi John Your ulp is the one i've been trying for the last few days, it seems to work but when i load the nc file into mach2 it looks like half of the tracks...
... Ok, I think I'll stick with doing it both ways. I chemically etch the copper, then use the mill to drill the holes and make pockets and such. I'd have to...
Here is a question I posted at the "CNCZONE" Forum, yesterday, with no takers. Maybe I'll have better luck here. I'm about ready to start construction of a...
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... The return spring is nothing more than a counter balance. is should have not discernable effect in the CNC operation. Dave...
Thanks Dave, this is in line with my thoughts. If I grab the spindle with both hands, it takes about 10 to 20 pounds of force to pull it down. If I calculated...
The September issue of Circuit Cellar magazine arrived today and an IC that may be interesting was featured in the New Products section. It is a 12-bit...
Do a Google search for Glass House Software to find their url. I think they're locted in Arizona. I bought an older package of that software (X-pert) from...
The SYS-3A is released. This is a DC-servo system for desktop CNC machines. The system uses DeskCNC software and 2nd generation controller to drive up to 4...
... Specs)... ... The diameter of the ballscrew is irrelevant (efficiency issues and load ratings aside). No matter what the diameter, one turn of the screw...
My electrode failed again, I didn't get chance to "stove" the ennamel or the epoxy so the heat build up (probably over did it with the current) softened them....
Hi All, Is there a decent visual G-code editor out there? I dont want something to create my toolpaths (as I have these already) but something I can use to...
... Try it now, Complete systems with servo motors, cables, power cord, serial cable, assembled and tested, with software license starts at $999 for 2 axes. ...
... That should be 5 amps, 30 volts. ;-) Sometimes there are tests. Not all participants pass... Fred Smith - IMService http://www.cadcamcadcam.com/hobby...
Hi all, I have been trying to find information on these small hobby motors and have come up pretty empty. It seems there is not listing or charts that show...
Dave. Very true. Car, Train, Plane and Boat R/C modellers tend to bye in from model suppliers. Don't know if a group exists but you could try the Micro Robot...
... Are you talking about that hobby-servo stuff that uses 3-pin connectors? To the best of my knowledge that's power, ground, and a servo puls, which has ...
Try googling for "hacking servos". It's a fairly popular activity for the robotics folks to remove the travel stops on RC servos and use them as motors. ... ...
... Abby, Not *quite* free but Discriminator is well worth a look at. http://www.cncedit.com/ The download is slightly crippled in about two areas that don't...
I don't think this has been mentioned before here but to help people installing, setting up and running Mach 3 Art Fenary has started doing a set of video's. ...
Hi all: What about the torque ratings on the power feeds for Bridgeport and similar turret mills. These are rated from 100 lbs. in. for continous torque up to...
... snip They are fantastic I watched both last night . I wish they had been out when I first started . My hat is off to you great job !!!!!! -- Ron Kline ...
Why can't you do: G00 Z-5, instead of 'G01 Z-5 F<whatever>'? Since the G00 *is* the Rapid Command, you'd need to issue a G01 Z<b.bb> F<b.b>, unless your F is...
