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Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 14 January 2014, 17:41
Replies: 216
Views: 212,263
Posted By Red_boards
I've been running my sensors straight off the BOB...

I've been running my sensors straight off the BOB for years and they have been fine.
Forum: Rails & Rollers Thu 24 October 2013, 18:17
Replies: 12
Views: 20,475
Posted By Red_boards
Just use sandpaper made for grinder sized disks....

Just use sandpaper made for grinder sized disks. 4" diameter paper with a center hole should be in the hardware store. here's an example...
Forum: Rails & Rollers Wed 23 October 2013, 17:25
Replies: 12
Views: 20,475
Posted By Red_boards
Sandpaper's the duck's nuts

Sandpaper's the duck's nuts
Forum: 70. Control Systems Sun 13 October 2013, 20:31
Replies: 11
Views: 16,206
Posted By Red_boards
Hi Sergio, Thanks for the thought. Since my...

Hi Sergio,
Thanks for the thought.
Since my MM, computer and control box sit in a drafty uninsulated shed, I guess conditions are ideal for corrosion of contacts.
In speaking to a friend who does...
Forum: General - MM Build Mon 07 October 2013, 00:49
Replies: 9
Views: 14,249
Posted By Red_boards
Antonio, The plans give you all the information...

Antonio,
The plans give you all the information to build the machine. The forum fills in gaps where you get to make choices like what size table, can I use 3mm or 5mm steel, tube or square profile,...
Forum: General - MM Build Thu 12 September 2013, 01:51
Replies: 4
Views: 10,006
Posted By Red_boards
The hard stops prevent a mistake ending up with a...

The hard stops prevent a mistake ending up with a gantry on your foot (how do I know?)

The adjustable bolts in the stop blocks can be set to hit the gantry at the same time so things don't tweak...
Forum: 70. Control Systems Tue 10 September 2013, 23:00
Replies: 11
Views: 16,206
Posted By Red_boards
Thanks, Ken for the thought. I keep returning to...

Thanks, Ken for the thought. I keep returning to wiring connection issues as a potential source of problems.

I called in the big guns to check the wiring and connections. She put the baby to bed...
Forum: 70. Control Systems Mon 09 September 2013, 21:38
Replies: 11
Views: 16,206
Posted By Red_boards
Thanks Mike, I'm cutting about 2mm of...

Thanks Mike,
I'm cutting about 2mm of polystyrene foam with a burr cutter - basically no load. Feed is 6000mm/min (236ipm) so pretty slow.
I'll do an air cut and listen to the motors.
(betcha the...
Forum: 70. Control Systems Mon 09 September 2013, 06:55
Replies: 11
Views: 16,206
Posted By Red_boards
Thanks, Brad. I thought I had found a loose...

Thanks, Brad. I thought I had found a loose connection at the motor. I think I've checked this out, but I'll have another look at it. Thanks for the idea.

Nils,
The cable is about 1.5m.
Forum: 70. Control Systems Mon 09 September 2013, 04:54
Replies: 11
Views: 16,206
Posted By Red_boards
Missing steps

I have had an intermittent problem for the past few weeks where the Y axis misses steps or stops moving altogther. I'm guessing that they could both be the same problem, but they could be two...
Forum: 70. Control Systems Wed 04 September 2013, 01:36
Replies: 4
Views: 10,318
Posted By Red_boards
Missing resistors on the Geckos? You have to...

Missing resistors on the Geckos?
You have to calculate the size resistor you need and then wire it into the gecko terminals 11 and 12
The G203v manual has a list of the motor values and current set...
Forum: 80. Computer Hardware & Software Wed 21 August 2013, 21:54
Replies: 14
Views: 23,032
Posted By Red_boards
The config files for expanded mode are on this...

The config files for expanded mode are on this page:
http://www.pmdx.com/PMDX-126

I apologize, the videos are from Mach3, here:
http://www.machsupport.com/videos/
Forum: 80. Computer Hardware & Software Tue 20 August 2013, 23:38
Replies: 14
Views: 23,032
Posted By Red_boards
Hurshy, Check out the videos on the PMDX site....

Hurshy,
Check out the videos on the PMDX site. They help a lot. I would follow 2.13 to 3.0 in the manual. You should have a jumper across the e-stop because the PMDX126 ships that way.

Then...
Forum: 80. Computer Hardware & Software Tue 20 August 2013, 23:33
Replies: 14
Views: 23,032
Posted By Red_boards
I tape filter material (cut up breather masks)...

I tape filter material (cut up breather masks) over the computer intake and run duct tape around the seams and over unused ports. Computer is under desk so minimal dust settles on it. But I don't cut...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 07 August 2013, 19:05
Replies: 268
Views: 154,409
Posted By Red_boards
Thanks, David. I suspect you are moving a lot...

Thanks, David.
I suspect you are moving a lot more air. How fat are the fat lines?
I'm running 10mm tubing (ID) end to end.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 01 August 2013, 05:42
Replies: 268
Views: 154,409
Posted By Red_boards
Hi David, I have a single vacuum extraction...

Hi David,
I have a single vacuum extraction point. Good thinking on isolating each suction cup. I'll see whether I can source one-way valves.

Ross,
Nice to see you're still around.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 30 July 2013, 22:19
Replies: 268
Views: 154,409
Posted By Red_boards
Red face Through table supports

Cutting irregularly shaped things (like surfboards) comes with its own challenges. The primary challenge is in being able to support the work piece, and the secondary challenge is in flipping the...
Forum: Rails & Rollers Wed 24 July 2013, 20:27
Replies: 4
Views: 11,073
Posted By Red_boards
Thank you for the responses. Leave well enough...

Thank you for the responses. Leave well enough alone, then
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 21 July 2013, 19:54
Replies: 735
Views: 475,558
Posted By Red_boards
I called steel works until I found one that could...

I called steel works until I found one that could supply a hardened steel cut to width. The regular smallish steel suppliers didn't carry it. I'll look in my receipts and see which company it was....
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 21 July 2013, 19:43
Replies: 51
Views: 58,771
Posted By Red_boards
Sergio, I'm guessing you are putting flanges on...

Sergio,
I'm guessing you are putting flanges on the top of the legs, vertical supports and cross supports and bolting them all to the beams?
A lot of holes to drill on the underside of 3.8m beams!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 21 July 2013, 19:30
Replies: 428
Views: 199,059
Posted By Red_boards
You can try Schutties fasteners in Moorabbin,...

You can try Schutties fasteners in Moorabbin, Melbourne (03) 9553 2032 for a custom shock (~$50 a few years ago). Helpful people. They may ship to NZ.

It takes some effort to move my Z down and it...
Forum: Rails & Rollers Wed 10 July 2013, 19:11
Replies: 4
Views: 11,073
Posted By Red_boards
Rail wear after 1 year

My machine does not work very hard (half dozen hours a week), but after a year or so I've noticed a sharp lip on the rails at the bottom of the vee (i.e. where the vee meets the vertical wall of the...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 10 July 2013, 19:04
Replies: 694
Views: 374,409
Posted By Red_boards
If you're running a "standard" configuration then...

If you're running a "standard" configuration then download and install the configuration from Mach3. Then it's just wire things together, apply power and follow the steps in the Mach3 and BOB...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 23 June 2013, 19:53
Replies: 428
Views: 199,059
Posted By Red_boards
I don't remember anyone on this site boring out...

I don't remember anyone on this site boring out pinions successfully on a drill press. A few have tried. SurfCNC for one.
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Sun 09 June 2013, 20:00
Replies: 6
Views: 6,603
Posted By Red_boards
Kevin, I had no skills when I started, but the...

Kevin,
I had no skills when I started, but the help on the site (and a lot of bad welding) got me through. If you read and then have questions people will help.
Red
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