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Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 18 May 2014, 22:21
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Posted By KenC
Alway nice feeling when things runs as they are...

Alway nice feeling when things runs as they are supposed to :D
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 16 May 2014, 23:36
Replies: 518
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Posted By KenC
I do not suspect the cable & motor, the issue...

I do not suspect the cable & motor, the issue looks like its lies somewhere from the driver up to the PC.
For good measure, Register-Cleaner your Win XP. check the parallel port before you pull...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 16 May 2014, 05:26
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Posted By KenC
You found 2 things, your motor AND cable is...

You found 2 things, your motor AND cable is fine.!!

now its pointing at your driver & up stream, maybe the BOB, LPT cable & LPT port.

No experience with Gecko 203... I use economical drivers.
...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 15 May 2014, 23:40
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Posted By KenC
Despair not! At least you found out the motor is...

Despair not! At least you found out the motor is in good condition.

pull out your multimeter again & check the continuity of each cable. while you are doint that have very close inspection of the...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 14 May 2014, 23:00
Replies: 518
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Posted By KenC
Remove the motor connections, short out all the...

Remove the motor connections, short out all the motor wires to each other, if the spindle holds torque, its still ok.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 30 May 2013, 01:49
Replies: 518
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Posted By KenC
3-way Bass reflex?

3-way Bass reflex?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 28 May 2012, 05:21
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Posted By KenC
Moving is pain staking & nerve racking; Sounds...

Moving is pain staking & nerve racking; Sounds like you got it figured out.:D
Good job!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 02 May 2012, 05:17
Replies: 518
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Posted By KenC
Very nice! Was coloring the logo difficult? ...

Very nice!
Was coloring the logo difficult?

Good choice of 1st project, must make the wife happy :D to ensure more future project ;)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 23 December 2011, 22:11
Replies: 518
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Posted By KenC
Is the driver facing outward than it is a...

Is the driver facing outward than it is a back-loaded horn, if it faces into the box than it is a front-loaded horn.
I just love horn...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 23 December 2011, 01:49
Replies: 518
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Posted By KenC
Nice job! Is that a back/front load horn or is...

Nice job!
Is that a back/front load horn or is it a TQWT?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 19 June 2011, 21:11
Replies: 518
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Posted By KenC
I squared up the spindle (as per Gerald's...

I squared up the spindle (as per Gerald's instructions) when I set up the Z-axis & forget about it after that. I'll take your advise & carry out routine periodic checks in the future.
One of the...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 19 June 2011, 00:11
Replies: 518
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Posted By KenC
Russel, Thanks. Some how, I can never get this...

Russel, Thanks. Some how, I can never get this type of speed with this type of depth. I can only safely run at most 2800mm/min (110ipm)at 6mm steps (1/4")... if the material is over 12mm, I'll have...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 17 June 2011, 22:45
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Posted By KenC
Russel, May I ask what feed & depth of cut? 1/4"...

Russel, May I ask what feed & depth of cut? 1/4" bits always break on me... but can't live without them as they are required for tight curbs...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 01 June 2011, 10:19
Replies: 518
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Posted By KenC
Russel, you can do without the SSR & use a...

Russel,
you can do without the SSR & use a magnetic coil contactor for the dust collector, & wire a remote push button to active the contactor. Easy, economical, reliable & conventional.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 02 December 2010, 05:25
Replies: 518
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Posted By KenC
Well done! This is such a delightful build to...

Well done! This is such a delightful build to follow.

I bet you are all fired up to plunge into the sea of machine operation...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 27 November 2010, 21:13
Replies: 518
Views: 322,693
Posted By KenC
Bravo! Brilliant job! You will be cutting in no...

Bravo! Brilliant job! You will be cutting in no time!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 26 October 2010, 08:40
Replies: 518
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Posted By KenC
It is necessary here... ambient temp daytime...

It is necessary here... ambient temp daytime 30~35 C, 28~30C night...
BUT evaporative cooler doesn't work well here, our wet temp is 25~26C so can nly get 26~28C from the cooler... I'll be better...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 26 October 2010, 04:54
Replies: 518
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Posted By KenC
Why didn't I think of that! Water cooled fridge! ...

Why didn't I think of that! Water cooled fridge!
While we are at it, maybe a pizza oven stove...... hmmm... sounds feasible :)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 26 October 2010, 03:57
Replies: 518
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Posted By KenC
Russel, you can fix the penal under the table....

Russel, you can fix the penal under the table. That is exactly how I did it. from here, I can just push the whole rig anywhere on the fly. There are lots of room under the spoil board... Am seriously...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 23 October 2010, 01:54
Replies: 518
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Posted By KenC
Love your table. I pulled an old computer table...

Love your table.
I pulled an old computer table with castor wheels from the store for the PC. but it's just not cool... I'll work something out some day...
I Personally prefer to have the control...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 15 July 2010, 22:29
Replies: 518
Views: 322,693
Posted By KenC
Good to know you are back on your feet. You...

Good to know you are back on your feet.
You made a good choice to build the table up-side down, a lot safer & less back-breaking. Just make sure you have enough hands & pay extra safety precautions...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 23 June 2010, 09:56
Replies: 518
Views: 322,693
Posted By KenC
Accident do happen in a work site. Good thing you...

Accident do happen in a work site. Good thing you had your steel toe one. Wish you a speedy recovery.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 11 June 2010, 07:12
Replies: 518
Views: 322,693
Posted By KenC
impeccable finishing! Good Job!

impeccable finishing! Good Job!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 17 April 2010, 21:57
Replies: 518
Views: 322,693
Posted By KenC
Thermister does has their own set of problems......

Thermister does has their own set of problems... they fail without warning...more often then we like...

A more reliablke way is Gerald's method.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 22 March 2010, 22:17
Replies: 518
Views: 322,693
Posted By KenC
Russel, I use ribbon cables between my BOB & the...

Russel, I use ribbon cables between my BOB & the Drivers, excellent space saver, extremely flexible. lay it close to a grounded chassis & you have a shielded cable made.
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