We have liftoff in the UK - Birmingham UK [Archive]

Kobus_Joubert

Sun 28 March 2010, 09:07

Hi Adam, now it's your turn to reveal what is under the cover.

ahe_1990

Sun 28 March 2010, 09:08

Here are some images of how we made our own flat area in which to start the construction. We did this by using two support board beams with threaded rod, and getting them both level with each other, reason for this was we had no where which was flat so we had to make do with what we had

ahe_1990

Sun 28 March 2010, 09:19

Hi Adam, now it's your turn to reveal what is under the cover.

Under the blue cover is my dads Honda CBR1000F and under the silver cover is my Honda VTR1000F

KenC

Sun 28 March 2010, 09:53

Its amazing how you get so much do in such tight space! Salute!

ahe_1990

Mon 29 March 2010, 18:34

Here are the plates which we made the mechmate with instead of welding it solid as hopefully it will be off to a unit. Plates was just to make it movable.

If someone needs to do the same my plates are:

Small one: 200mm x 50mm x 10mm Long

Larger one: 250mm x 50mm x 10mm Long

Using 12mm bolts to bolt up

Work perfect!! :p :p

ahe_1990

Mon 29 March 2010, 18:47

Here is the method which we used to drill main beams. We haven't a big long workshop so our build is taking place outside and only have a bench top drill.

Very simple way but work perfect!!:p:D

ahe_1990

Mon 29 March 2010, 18:49

Main beams completely drilled..

Kobus_Joubert

Tue 30 March 2010, 06:46

I hope you have some place INSIDE once it is finished.

Johannescnc

Tue 30 March 2010, 07:56

I like your drill set up!

I hope you have some place INSIDE once it is finished.

But I have to agree with Kobus here.. My priorities would be to put a cover over things.. I don't think Birmingham has the type of weather that permits one to keep such a nice machine out doors... :rolleyes:

KenC

Wed 31 March 2010, 07:41

Adam,

Love how you improvised your bench drill! Why didn't I think of that!

Thanks for sharing.

oopz

Wed 31 March 2010, 10:54

OOhh YES !!

I love your drill set-up to, and may use it myself - so simple nice!!
Thanks for let us see it !

/oopz

ahe_1990

Sat 17 July 2010, 11:25

here we have a few more up to date images below, Mechmate has undergone a paint job also i will add a few pics of the items i have purchased and started to put together....

ahe_1990

Sat 17 July 2010, 11:29

The drivers from motion king and the enclosures made up

ahe_1990

Tue 20 July 2010, 11:23

Couple of old images when i was grinding the rails images not really in any order just may inspire someone to carry on with build/ start a build.:):D

ahe_1990

Tue 20 July 2010, 11:42

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Here is a picture of the motors for my build and the proximity sensor and stops also my cable which i brought direct from IGUS in the UK cost £135 so hopefully well worth the money.

10018
Ordered igus: (IGUS Codes quoted)

Chain
2 x 200.03.075 (sold by metre)
2 x 200.05.075

Brackets
1 x 2030.12PZ
1 x 2030.34PZ
1 x 2050.12PZ
1 x 2050.34PZ

May help someone if purchasing from IGUS

Will upload some pictures with it on the machine :D

liaoh75

Wed 21 July 2010, 09:45

Adam, your place looks beautiful. Nothing like being able to work out doors! You machine looks like it's coming along. How much is the motor and controller before shipping if you don't mind me asking?

ahe_1990

Wed 21 July 2010, 12:16

Hi david, the motors was $55 each and the drivers $75 each its was $130 without shipping and paypal charge. Are you building one?

Adam

ahe_1990

Wed 21 July 2010, 12:21

Cable Chain Fitted today!:D

liaoh75

Thu 22 July 2010, 11:50

I'm will begin building a second one in the not too distant future. I'm exploring alternative to the expensive OM and Gecko combo without sacrificing performance. I'm looking into URI robot drivers as well. Thanks for the info.

ahe_1990

Thu 29 July 2010, 09:24

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MetalHead

Thu 29 July 2010, 09:25

What kind of plug is that?

madosta

Fri 30 July 2010, 10:56

Looks really similar to a Delphi Weather Pack.

Great job! I wanna do this... :(

ahe_1990

Fri 30 July 2010, 12:34

:DHi Guys, My connectors i brought off ebay UK from the link below, Spot on connector i was very happy them and look the part too.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180364034399

PEU

Fri 30 July 2010, 13:07

Chain
2 x 200.03.075 (sold by metre)
2 x 200.05.075

Brackets
1 x 2030.12PZ
1 x 2030.34PZ
1 x 2050.12PZ
1 x 2050.34PZ

May help someone if purchasing from IGUS

How did you calculated how much chain you need for each axis? Thanks!

ahe_1990

Sat 31 July 2010, 14:39

I could only buy cable chain in metres, so it was simple for me, for example my y-axis is approx 2 metres, the chain is fixed in the middle and it has to travel approx 1 metre each way. You will then need to take into account what you need to add for the bend, as i can only buy it in metre lengths it was easy for me beacause it was never going to be anymore then 2 metres and 1 metre wasn't enough. :D

ahe_1990

Mon 23 August 2010, 16:41

Here is a video with my mechmate moving! :D:D:D:D:D:D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGmA9FX5Xn4

javeria

Mon 23 August 2010, 19:37

link not working yet!

PEU

Mon 23 August 2010, 19:42

can't see the video, last few hours its says its processing... well maybe tomorrow

Gerald D

Mon 23 August 2010, 22:17

Well done Adam!

(video still down)

AuS MaDDoG

Tue 24 August 2010, 02:47

Video worked for me!!:)
Cheers
Tony.

ahe_1990

Tue 24 August 2010, 03:44

Video Working Now, Uploading another tonight.
Adam.

MetalHead

Tue 24 August 2010, 04:22

Awesome!!! Congrats !!!

Robert M

Tue 24 August 2010, 06:26

This is a great moments for you guys finally seeing it in action, CONGRATS & Welcome on the « Cutting team »
One suggestion if I may.... I would remove & exorcise these “ghost” tampering your video sound…..so you may enjoy future cuts free of those nasty spirits :p :D
Amicalement, Robert ;)

ahe_1990

Tue 24 August 2010, 07:16

LOL. Just listened to the video. the funny noise in the background is the kids driving there petrol RC cars:p At the back of our house ;)
Adam.

domino11

Tue 24 August 2010, 07:53

Congrats Adam!

ahe_1990

Wed 25 August 2010, 13:07

:DCouple More Videos of mechmate one is of it still drilling, and the other is a video of it before the wire up and just checking the water pump for the spindle links below:

If Don't Work
(Videos only just uploaded still processing)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6j20jdAHxU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpKrsofv8Uw

actionkat

Wed 25 August 2010, 17:58

Great build Adam,
giving me renewed energy to get off my butt and finish my build,
mine isn't a MM but hoping to build one in the future if I can find the room to put one.

where in Brum are u by the way nice to see a local lad doing well:)
KAT

KenC

Thu 26 August 2010, 02:53

Congratulation Adam! Never doubt you will get to this stage.

ahe_1990

Mon 13 September 2010, 12:45

Sorry took so long to reply all, Being solving a few problems with the spindle etc... Now solved and been cutting.. :D:D

Kat,
All the advice you need is here, Get your machine built, I live near Junction 1 M5, West Brom.

I will upload some pics of my control box etc... May inspire someone :p
:p

ahe_1990

Fri 05 November 2010, 12:53

Mechmate with new home and dry :D:D:D:D:D:D

Johannescnc

Fri 05 November 2010, 12:59

Nice! With all the bad weather we have at the moment...:( that's good to see you have covered your investment! :D good job!