Forum: 50. Toolheads
Tue 29 December 2009, 20:44
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Replies: 14
Views: 28,811
Sounds great, thanks Matt.
A question back...
Sounds great, thanks Matt.
A question back to Martin (or anyone). Using the pmdx122 J7 Relay to turn the spindle on/off works great when the Gcode is running. Does anyone know if there's a...
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Forum: 50. Toolheads
Tue 29 December 2009, 14:36
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Replies: 14
Views: 28,811
Thanks Martin, it works great!
For anyone...
Thanks Martin, it works great!
For anyone trying the same thing, make sure to change the VFD setting: PD001=1 for external control.
I also changed the PD014 and PD015 to 2.5 for a faster...
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Forum: 50. Toolheads
Mon 28 December 2009, 11:57
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Replies: 14
Views: 28,811
I have the VFD that came with the spindle, see...
I have the VFD that came with the spindle, see pic and manual attached. I've experimented with VFD connections with some 12v jumpers trying to get the spindle to turn on/off - no luck so far. The...
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Forum: 50. Toolheads
Mon 28 December 2009, 11:25
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Replies: 14
Views: 28,811
Chinese 2.2kw Spindle and Mach3
Has anyone managed to hook the Chinese 2.2kw Spindle VFD to Mach3? Speed control would be great, but I'd be happy with on/off to start with.
Sorry, if I've missed the thread if there is one.
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Forum: 70. Control Systems
Mon 16 November 2009, 09:08
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Replies: 3
Views: 8,894
Cheap Control Box
I wanted to share a little tip for a cheap control box. I happened upon a metal medicine cabinet at a local surplus store that was the perfect size control box. Cost $15. Yes, it even had the...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 16 November 2009, 08:58
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Replies: 27
Views: 29,387
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sun 15 November 2009, 13:05
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Replies: 27
Views: 29,387
Making Dust and MechMate Logo Installed!
Thanks to everyone here, especially Gerald for making such a great DIY machine and sharing it with the world. I'm happy to say my MM is cutting nicely! I still have a few bugs to work out, but like...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 12 November 2009, 10:10
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Replies: 27
Views: 29,387
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Forum: 50. Toolheads
Mon 09 November 2009, 18:28
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Replies: 47
Views: 83,496
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 09 November 2009, 18:27
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Replies: 27
Views: 29,387
Almost ready to make some dust!
It moves! The gantry is moving X,Y,Z quite nicely with Mach3. I still have some details to work out with hooking up the router on/off and speed and the limit stops, but I should be making dust...
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Forum: 50. Toolheads
Thu 17 September 2009, 08:39
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Replies: 47
Views: 83,496
Hi Irfan,
I'm determined to find the right...
Hi Irfan,
I'm determined to find the right pump here. I'm convinced the pump needed is all about presure not volume.
I have the 2.2KW spindle, but I suspect the cooling will be similar to the...
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Forum: 50. Toolheads
Sat 12 September 2009, 10:20
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Replies: 47
Views: 83,496
Thanks for the feedback!
Just as your post...
Thanks for the feedback!
Just as your post came in I found (and ordered) this little pump:
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=201&products_id=20655...
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Forum: 50. Toolheads
Sat 12 September 2009, 09:23
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Replies: 47
Views: 83,496
Time for more cooling pump test results.
My...
Time for more cooling pump test results.
My spindle arrived a couple days ago. (Very well packaged and a nice looking piece of equipment BTW). But for those wondering why the instructions that...
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Forum: Driving Mechanisms: Rack/pinion, gears, screws, belts & chains
Wed 09 September 2009, 10:32
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Replies: 101
Views: 146,891
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Forum: 50. Toolheads
Sat 05 September 2009, 14:36
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Replies: 47
Views: 83,496
OK, what could be more fun than running...
OK, what could be more fun than running experiments with pumps, water, and electricity! :-).
I looked about and I did have an old pond pump in the shed. It’s a 115v .8Amp pump, see pictures...
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Forum: 50. Toolheads
Fri 04 September 2009, 08:09
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Replies: 47
Views: 83,496
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Forum: 50. Toolheads
Thu 03 September 2009, 22:23
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Replies: 47
Views: 83,496
Water cooling a spindle - KISS Method?
I'm going to start another thread on water cooling the Chinese Spindle. Gerald, feel free to merge with another thread if you think that's best.
I've committed myself to the Chinese Water cooled...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 31 August 2009, 08:32
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Replies: 27
Views: 29,387
Hi Joe,
I drilled the rails on a drill...
Hi Joe,
I drilled the rails on a drill press first with 1/4" holes. Once I had a rolling gantry, I C/G-clamped the rails on the main beams. With the rails in the right place I used a hand...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sat 29 August 2009, 07:49
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Replies: 27
Views: 29,387
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sat 29 August 2009, 07:44
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Replies: 27
Views: 29,387
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Forum: Rails & Rollers
Sat 29 August 2009, 07:42
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Replies: 10
Views: 22,730
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Forum: Rails & Rollers
Fri 28 August 2009, 15:14
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Replies: 10
Views: 22,730
Tips for Rail Grinding
I've successfully finished my rails and I've come up with a list of tips. I know some are already on the forum but I thought I'd put all my lessons learned in one post.
1. I used a Makita 4-1/2"...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 28 August 2009, 14:31
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Replies: 27
Views: 29,387
OK, a little more progress. Rails finished,...
OK, a little more progress. Rails finished, gantry and Y car rolling. Gotta love those DIY rails, with a little work you can make them perfect.
Up next, the Z axis and motors. I've got my eye...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 05 August 2009, 10:06
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Replies: 27
Views: 29,387
Cutting and Making Dust! #40 - California, USA
All the table steel arrived last week, so I took a 3 day weekend and got the MM table welded up. I'm pretty happy with the results so far.
The MM plans are WELL DONE and very easy to read and...
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Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning
Tue 30 June 2009, 21:06
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,015
Hello from Ramona (in San Diego) California,
Hello from Ramona (in San Diego) California,
My name is Mike and I'm a CAD and 3D programmer who likes to build real stuff in my spare time. I'm just finishing up my latest project, a Lost in...
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