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Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 17 July 2009, 22:02
Replies: 133
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Posted By Gerald D
Do we perhaps need a new section on the forum for...

Do we perhaps need a new section on the forum for discussion networks of producers / designers / clients / sales ?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 09 April 2009, 13:13
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
http://www.thermwood.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&...

http://www.thermwood.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9101

http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/messages/312/40938.html

ShopBot & Thermwood are probably in an exclusive arrangement because of the...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 09 April 2009, 09:41
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
Method 1: (for decor outlines & boats) 3D...

Method 1: (for decor outlines & boats)

3D (wireframe) CAD to "CAM converter" to machine

or:

AutoCad LT 2000 (it does 3D wireframe) to Vector 9.4 to Gcode

All the toolpaths are drawn...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 09 April 2009, 00:01
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
From that link: "This link will allow you to...

From that link: "This link will allow you to export your eCabinet Systems .twd files into a format that will run on a ShopBot - the cost for this link is $1,295."

Do they not have a link to...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 16 March 2009, 23:28
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
Thanks for the video Tadeo. (sorry that you had...

Thanks for the video Tadeo. (sorry that you had to fight the anti-spam system)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 10 March 2009, 13:53
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
. . . and that is Jan 17th of LAST year 2008!

. . . and that is Jan 17th of LAST year 2008!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 09 March 2009, 23:27
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
Congrats to the "Justins"! Now we will see...

Congrats to the "Justins"!

Now we will see you posting at odd hours of the day - feeding baby with one hand and the keyboard with the other hand :D
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 05 March 2009, 23:20
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
Justin, can I have an ice cream too? :) ...

Justin, can I have an ice cream too? :)

Well done!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 27 February 2009, 21:07
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
Ah, Justin has motorised movement - well done!

Ah, Justin has motorised movement - well done!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 08 February 2009, 19:50
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
I am sure that will be okay - these boxes don't...

I am sure that will be okay - these boxes don't get as hot as I first thought. (My boxes are mounted on 40x40 [1.5x1.5"] vertical "studs")
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 08 February 2009, 03:21
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
I can smell that fresh paint from here! :) ...

I can smell that fresh paint from here! :)

Did you leave an air gap between the control box and the wall so that cooling air can convect up the back surface as well?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 31 January 2009, 23:46
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
Nice progress Justin & Tadeo!

Nice progress Justin & Tadeo!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 06 December 2008, 19:04
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
Welcome Tadeo!

Welcome Tadeo!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 06 December 2008, 01:13
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
What you are trying to connect, should be like...

What you are trying to connect, should be like this:

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Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 05 December 2008, 22:49
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
That doesn't look right. What diagrams are you...

That doesn't look right. What diagrams are you using?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 20 November 2008, 06:25
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
The last couple of posts on grubscrews will be...

The last couple of posts on grubscrews will be copied to a new topic in the technical sections. Photos and illustrative drawings will be welcome! ;)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 20 November 2008, 06:22
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
It finally clicked! "two set screws in same hole"...

It finally clicked! "two set screws in same hole" . . . .

I have been used to working with 1" diameter pinions and just couldn't figure what 2 screws in one hole meant - but you are talking of...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 18 November 2008, 00:05
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
Justin, I personally find tapping to be very easy...

Justin, I personally find tapping to be very easy today, but 40 years ago it was nerve-wracking! :)

First you need to buy the right tap, plus the right drill size. (I don't have the experience of...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 30 October 2008, 12:40
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
Hi Justin Glad to hear that you have your...

Hi Justin

Glad to hear that you have your motors turning smoothly now. How are your jumpers different from this post (http://www.mechmate.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3407&postcount=2)?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 19 October 2008, 23:07
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
Havn't checked your Mach screens because I am...

Havn't checked your Mach screens because I am rusty on that, but the following may help . . . .

Have you moved jumper JP1 on the PMDX to the lower GND side for the G203's?

Are any green...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 30 September 2008, 22:57
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
Okay, that screw head does clear okay. That...

Okay, that screw head does clear okay.

That part of the Y-car can be drilled for the cables. I might even add some holes there on the laser cuts.

The smaller radius cable chain should be...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 29 September 2008, 23:16
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
Because you are using a small radius cable chain,...

Because you are using a small radius cable chain, you don't have much other option for attaching it to the y-car. (Mostly we would use a bigger radius chain and attach on top). But, you can drill...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 29 September 2008, 23:12
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
Nice pictures! Maybe I made this too tight...

Nice pictures!

Maybe I made this too tight . . . . .
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Can't remember what my thinking was there, but it looks like the screw head is going to foul with the chain. Is anyone having an...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 23 September 2008, 02:07
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
The title of this thread is "Brothers build...

The title of this thread is "Brothers build Mechmate . . . . "
. . . . . are those the brothers in the last pic? :)

Good work!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 18 September 2008, 07:56
Replies: 133
Views: 101,062
Posted By Gerald D
Justin, don't worry too much about Heath's...

Justin, don't worry too much about Heath's "demand" for pictures - he does that to everybody, but he doesn't post many himself. ;):D
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