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Forum: Motors & their mountings Fri 05 January 2024, 18:49
Replies: 2
Views: 710
Posted By DocTanner
You need o consider NEMA 34. I have been using...

You need o consider NEMA 34. I have been using these since 2007
...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Wed 20 December 2023, 14:34
Replies: 15
Views: 12,220
Posted By DocTanner
You will never regret it!

These machines are fantastic!!!!
Forum: The Market Place Tue 25 April 2023, 19:43
Replies: 1
Views: 4,038
Posted By DocTanner
I would be interested in seeing some pictures and...

I would be interested in seeing some pictures and spec's.
Thanks,
DocTanner
AKA DonRoss
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Wed 25 January 2023, 15:24
Replies: 3
Views: 3,187
Posted By DocTanner
Welcome aboard Jon.Z Glad to see a new build.

Welcome aboard Jon.Z Glad to see a new build.
Forum: The Market Place Sat 24 December 2022, 20:58
Replies: 0
Views: 1,112
Posted By DocTanner
Anyone have a grinding skate for sale?

Time for a 2nd Mechmate. These weren't thought of when I built mine.
Thanks,
DocTanner AKA Don
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 12 May 2022, 19:15
Replies: 134
Views: 168,970
Posted By DocTanner
Very nice!!!!

Very nice!!!!
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Mon 14 March 2022, 20:12
Replies: 4
Views: 3,521
Posted By DocTanner
Great to see someone building a Mechmate again....

Great to see someone building a Mechmate again. There is a ton of info in the forum and enough old timers left to help. Good luck!!
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Wed 13 October 2021, 19:19
Replies: 31
Views: 144,188
Posted By DocTanner
Fantastic. Well done!

Fantastic. Well done!
Forum: Troubleshooting Fri 09 July 2021, 16:04
Replies: 1
Views: 3,613
Posted By DocTanner
I believe Shopbot use their own software....

I believe Shopbot use their own software. Mechhmates typically use LinuxCNC or Mach.
I'm sure the guys over at http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/forum.php will be able to help you.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 19 June 2021, 12:48
Replies: 556
Views: 525,093
Posted By DocTanner
That's terrible. Good luck with the new build.

That's terrible. Good luck with the new build.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 26 May 2021, 17:34
Replies: 454
Views: 429,209
Posted By DocTanner
Amazon has these cables

I believe they now have shipping to Thailand
Forum: Test Area for this forum Mon 01 February 2021, 15:48
Replies: 2
Views: 7,490
Posted By DocTanner
Your test results were positive. Please...

Your test results were positive.
Please commence building your MechMate.
You won't regret it.
Forum: Troubleshooting Sun 05 April 2020, 18:46
Replies: 12
Views: 21,912
Posted By DocTanner
You may want to check that the gears at firmly...

You may want to check that the gears at firmly attached to the stepper.
Forum: General - MM Build Thu 28 November 2019, 19:29
Replies: 2
Views: 6,895
Posted By DocTanner
Leweekend, I used the Oriental geared motors...

Leweekend,

I used the Oriental geared motors with Geckos
https://catalog.orientalmotor.com/item/all-categories/tegories-pk-series-2-phase-stepping-motors-legacy-/pk296a1a-sg7-2
Still running. I...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 21 December 2018, 17:01
Replies: 56
Views: 81,487
Posted By DocTanner
Hi bachaabdelkabir, It;s good to see someone...

Hi bachaabdelkabir,
It;s good to see someone building. The height will be fine. The springs that keep the stepper engaged will make up the difference. Best of luck to you.

Donald AKA
DocTanner
Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall Thu 22 March 2018, 02:40
Replies: 12
Views: 26,175
Posted By DocTanner
Congratulations!!!! Great to hear. And Thanks for...

Congratulations!!!! Great to hear. And Thanks for being the best mentor on the planet.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 11 September 2017, 04:21
Replies: 5
Views: 12,880
Posted By DocTanner
Thumbs up Congratulations on your machine. The calendar...

Congratulations on your machine. The calendar looks great!



DonRoss aka DocTanner
Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall Thu 03 August 2017, 20:06
Replies: 0
Views: 6,610
Posted By DocTanner
Surge Protection

Friendly reminder of the cost effectiveness of surge protection.
I moved my MechMate to a new shop last year.
Never bothered to install a whole house surge protector.
Lightening strike took out 4...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 30 December 2016, 03:59
Replies: 6
Views: 11,121
Posted By DocTanner
MechMate Number (not required)

Wow!!!! Over 10 years have passed since I saw a genius from Africa at CNCZone was giving away plans for a CNC machine.
I read about all of his improvements at the shopbot forum. I believe I read...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sat 28 March 2015, 07:52
Replies: 126
Views: 149,977
Posted By DocTanner
I would use an automotive body filler to create a...

I would use an automotive body filler to create a flat smooth surface.
Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management Thu 20 November 2014, 14:56
Replies: 10
Views: 28,324
Posted By DocTanner
I used Non-Metallic Liquid Tight conduit and...

I used Non-Metallic Liquid Tight conduit and connectors. Electrical supply houses sell various sizes. It lays on the floor. After several years it remains undamaged.

DonRoss
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 16 May 2014, 16:12
Replies: 518
Views: 316,657
Posted By DocTanner
I had a similar problem a few years ago. After...

I had a similar problem a few years ago. After checking everything, it must be the driver.
Replaced driver. No luck.
Problem went away after changing computer. <- apparently parallel port was...
Forum: CNC motion control software Sat 10 May 2014, 19:17
Replies: 26
Views: 32,090
Posted By DocTanner
Well that didn't work out so well for me. Demo...

Well that didn't work out so well for me.
Demo wouldn't run on Linux. :confused:
The only windows machine on the place runs the router. <--- not for playing
Grabbed another hard drive and loaded...
Forum: CNC motion control software Wed 30 April 2014, 18:31
Replies: 26
Views: 32,090
Posted By DocTanner
Demo - to see what it looks like. ...

Demo - to see what it looks like.
http://www.machsupport.com/software/mach4/

DonRoss
Forum: 80. Computer Hardware & Software Tue 22 April 2014, 16:28
Replies: 18
Views: 19,830
Posted By DocTanner
A 25 foot IEEE 1284 shielded cable is what I...

A 25 foot IEEE 1284 shielded cable is what I ended up with.
No Problems so far.

Thanks,
DonRoss
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