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Forum: 701. Motor Drives Thu 24 July 2014, 22:00
Replies: 17
Views: 25,725
Posted By tnarch
i had intermittent z axis twice - both times were...

i had intermittent z axis twice - both times were bad motors.
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Sun 06 July 2014, 22:26
Replies: 5
Views: 6,905
Posted By tnarch
Welcome Trung! It's nice to see another...

Welcome Trung! It's nice to see another Vietnamese on the forum :)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 02 June 2014, 22:20
Replies: 154
Views: 150,785
Posted By tnarch
thank you for sharing your techniques.

thank you for sharing your techniques.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 31 May 2014, 10:10
Replies: 154
Views: 150,785
Posted By tnarch
wow! did you paint the silver then rub on black...

wow! did you paint the silver then rub on black stain?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 14 April 2014, 22:01
Replies: 984
Views: 669,697
Posted By tnarch
wow, great attention to details.

wow, great attention to details.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 14 April 2014, 16:56
Replies: 984
Views: 669,697
Posted By tnarch
Pete, beautiful board. have you tried blender...

Pete, beautiful board. have you tried blender cam (http://blendercam.blogspot.com/)? it's a WIP, but looks to be very promising.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 28 March 2014, 21:27
Replies: 122
Views: 72,775
Posted By tnarch
great job

great job
Forum: The Market Place Tue 25 February 2014, 17:33
Replies: 21
Views: 23,242
Posted By tnarch
Alex, that's nice to hear you'd consider a group...

Alex, that's nice to hear you'd consider a group discount. $4k is just slightly out of budget. What's the minimum order for you to consider a price break?
Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall Sat 20 April 2013, 11:18
Replies: 7
Views: 8,894
Posted By tnarch
Gerald, I think you're right about the laser.

Gerald, I think you're right about the laser.
Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall Thu 18 April 2013, 22:30
Replies: 7
Views: 8,894
Posted By tnarch
beautiful floor patterns

just thought i share this blog link. some beautiful wood floor patterns.

http://evolulignum.blogspot.com/
Forum: The Show Room Thu 25 October 2012, 08:18
Replies: 4
Views: 11,317
Posted By tnarch
Nils, we worked on the design the the building...

Nils, we worked on the design the the building architects. We did not flame finish the edges since no one will ever get close enough to it.
Forum: The Show Room Wed 24 October 2012, 16:10
Replies: 4
Views: 11,317
Posted By tnarch
Light Sculpture at Johnson Controls Corporate HQ

Hi All

Here are a few photos to show off our latest job with the most extensixe use of the Mechmate up to date. The piece is 30 feet up in the air. Completed in 3 weeks from fabrication to...
Forum: 701. Motor Drives Thu 18 October 2012, 20:15
Replies: 7
Views: 11,862
Posted By tnarch
Sergio, I called Gecko when I first had the...

Sergio, I called Gecko when I first had the problem but don't remember what technical support told me. I remember testing it with a multi-meter and everything checked out so I kept it in the control...
Forum: 50. Toolheads Sun 11 March 2012, 23:51
Replies: 30
Views: 38,201
Posted By tnarch
exciting! what's the cam software you're running?

exciting! what's the cam software you're running?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 27 September 2011, 21:39
Replies: 88
Views: 47,197
Posted By tnarch
Nils, thanks for the tip. We do have a small...

Nils, thanks for the tip. We do have a small portfolio of sample and professional work we've cut. I think I haven't found the right sales pitch yet.

How do you convince someone to give you...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 21 September 2011, 16:10
Replies: 88
Views: 47,197
Posted By tnarch
it's been a while

Been making cold calls to cabinet makers looking for work -no luck yet. Did this little piece to keep me motivated. Current size is 15" x 22". Will cut a bigger one to be used as a mirror frame.
Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall Mon 25 April 2011, 22:29
Replies: 0
Views: 3,946
Posted By tnarch
inspirational video

one day i will have a shop like this (http://vimeo.com/22647179) :)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 05 April 2011, 23:41
Replies: 34
Views: 29,179
Posted By tnarch
wow, great carvings :eek:

wow, great carvings :eek:
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 26 March 2011, 18:39
Replies: 88
Views: 47,197
Posted By tnarch
more testing

1/2" plywood
1/2" Carbide
20 ipm
1/8" Z steps

The striation is the result of the Z axis not plumbed.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 25 March 2011, 22:44
Replies: 88
Views: 47,197
Posted By tnarch
Ross, thanks for the compliment on the design. ...

Ross, thanks for the compliment on the design.

I should clarify. I wasn't using power from PC. I had a 5vdc regulated source from my control box power supply. I just wired it incorrectly to...
Forum: Troubleshooting Fri 25 March 2011, 16:23
Replies: 26
Views: 26,502
Posted By tnarch
Hello everyone First off, thank you everyone...

Hello everyone

First off, thank you everyone for your help! I am happy to report she is live.

I hope this is the last time I'll be talking about my control woes. It turned out that in,...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 25 March 2011, 16:23
Replies: 88
Views: 47,197
Posted By tnarch
Hello everyone First off, thank you everyone...

Hello everyone

First off, thank you everyone for your help! I am happy to report she is live.

I hope this is the last time I'll be talking about my control woes. It turned out that in,...
Forum: 701. Motor Drives Thu 24 March 2011, 23:42
Replies: 7
Views: 11,862
Posted By tnarch
New Gecko Faulting - RED LED

Just picked up a new Gecko 201X today. All axes are in working order. However.......

The new Gecko is faulting with a red LED. Tried to reset but no luck. Haven't found any other reference on...
Forum: 701. Motor Drives Tue 22 March 2011, 22:49
Replies: 2
Views: 9,425
Posted By tnarch
Gecko 201X Adjust Screw

What is the function of the Adjust screw at the top of the drive? I searched the manual many times, and can't fine any reference.
Forum: Troubleshooting Sat 19 March 2011, 17:23
Replies: 26
Views: 26,502
Posted By tnarch
By the way Brad, is half coil the same thing as...

By the way Brad, is half coil the same thing as unipolar? I ran unipolar and the motors got really really hot.
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