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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sat 17 October 2015, 22:04
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Posted By pblackburn
You can bring point clouds into Rhino and it will...

You can bring point clouds into Rhino and it will create a surface from the points. That is another option.
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 14 October 2015, 09:34
Replies: 184
Views: 169,140
Posted By pblackburn
I will take a stab at trying to answer this,...

I will take a stab at trying to answer this, assuming I understood the question correctly.

If you are going to model it outside of Vcarve or Aspire then you will have to import in with one of...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 09 November 2014, 08:26
Replies: 184
Views: 169,140
Posted By pblackburn
I can't say anything other than great idea. I...

I can't say anything other than great idea. I did most of my build using various equipment I had access to (cnc and manual mills and lathes, heat treat processes, etc). That kept the cost down and...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 05 October 2014, 18:44
Replies: 184
Views: 169,140
Posted By pblackburn
Who ever carries them. You can contact Gecko...

Who ever carries them. You can contact Gecko Drive also. They have great customer support.
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Fri 03 October 2014, 15:13
Replies: 184
Views: 169,140
Posted By pblackburn
As long as the box is big enough. Yes the box...

As long as the box is big enough. Yes the box will work. If it is small you can raise the internal temperature up and possibly cause heat issues. Placing the heat outside the box on the fins of the...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Fri 03 October 2014, 14:06
Replies: 184
Views: 169,140
Posted By pblackburn
I cut the box and used thermal transfer paste so...

I cut the box and used thermal transfer paste so the geckos say directly on the heat sink. Sandwich method will kill your thermal transfer.
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 10 March 2014, 20:16
Replies: 184
Views: 169,140
Posted By pblackburn
The plus or minus you refer to is actually phase...

The plus or minus you refer to is actually phase not polarity.
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 10 March 2014, 20:10
Replies: 184
Views: 169,140
Posted By pblackburn
You put one coil from A side on the terminals you...

You put one coil from A side on the terminals you listed. You put one coil from B side on the other set of terminals. Whether it is

A blue
A- red
B brown
B- black

or

A red
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 10 March 2014, 20:03
Replies: 184
Views: 169,140
Posted By pblackburn
If you use mach you are doing the same by...

If you use mach you are doing the same by changing the step or direction signals.

Reference Here (http://reprap.org/wiki/Stepper_wiring#Plug_it_into_the_stepper_driver) and read the section...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 10 March 2014, 18:17
Replies: 184
Views: 169,140
Posted By pblackburn
I know, the terminology thing is hard to get by. ...

I know, the terminology thing is hard to get by. Unipolar and Bipolar half coil work out to same in calculated values. For some reason everyone say Unipolar for wiring but if you call a...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 10 March 2014, 15:40
Replies: 184
Views: 169,140
Posted By pblackburn
Not to confuse you but a unipolar driver is...

Not to confuse you but a unipolar driver is different than a bipolar driver. I think you are suggesting half coil. Unipolar normally indicates a 6 lead motor. I personally would opt for the higher...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 04 March 2014, 21:38
Replies: 184
Views: 169,140
Posted By pblackburn
Welcome to your new home!

Welcome to your new home!
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 19 January 2014, 10:05
Replies: 184
Views: 169,140
Posted By pblackburn
If you are referring to the spoilboard distance...

If you are referring to the spoilboard distance from the floor, I would recommend a little lower than your hip joint height (two inches below). This allows for easier reach from the open ends of the...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sat 18 January 2014, 13:59
Replies: 184
Views: 169,140
Posted By pblackburn
As long as you are not throwing the wood, it will...

As long as you are not throwing the wood, it will not be hurt. I have to side load my machine only as I have a wall that is inconveniently in the way of the loading section of the Mechmate. The...
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