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  #121  
Old Fri 19 February 2016, 02:39
Tom Ayres
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Bassett (VA)
United States of America
Great! You're getting close
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  #122  
Old Fri 19 February 2016, 05:29
alan254
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mystic ct
United States of America
It is a good feeling to see it move isn't it after all that effort
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  #123  
Old Fri 19 February 2016, 06:08
hflwaterski
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Genesee, WI
United States of America
Thanks guys! It most certainly is a good feeling Alan! Especially after all that effort AND years!
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  #124  
Old Fri 19 February 2016, 09:24
smreish
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Orlando, Florida
United States of America
...the sweet sound of steppers singing! Congrats Herb.
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  #125  
Old Sat 20 February 2016, 04:32
Kornerking
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Big Falls, Mn
United States of America
Way to go.
The next one should be easier.
But then if it was easy, anyone could do it.
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  #126  
Old Sat 20 February 2016, 16:21
racedirector
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New South Wales
Australia
Congrats, well done. You'll have dust flying in no time!
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  #127  
Old Sat 27 February 2016, 21:58
hflwaterski
Just call me: Herb #126
 
Genesee, WI
United States of America
Update: The correct 12V relays arrived and have been wired to the proximity sensors with the exception of the z-axis. The 3 proxies appear to be working properly on the table. I'll hook up the input pin on the PMDX tomorrow. I also have some clean up to do on the wires in the panel as you can see.
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  #128  
Old Sun 28 February 2016, 02:35
Nikonauts
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Johore
Malaysia
Herb,

Sorry for bothering you again with questions...

May I know
1) the brand of DIN rail connectors you're using, is it Wago? If it is Wago, what series do you choose?
2) on the lower row of rail, what's the difference between the white ones on the left, and the grey one
3) What is the cylindrical thing (upper row, right most, next to white contactor unit)
4) The black thing on the lower row, far right.

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  #129  
Old Sun 28 February 2016, 05:41
Tom Ayres
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Bassett (VA)
United States of America
Looks like the (thru door) main switch with shaft and a small dc power supply to me
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  #130  
Old Sun 28 February 2016, 06:21
hflwaterski
Just call me: Herb #126
 
Genesee, WI
United States of America
Hi Nikonauts,

1) I'm using a variety of terminal blocks that were purchased and given to me over time. It's not as neat as a control panel full of the same product but I don't want to spend unnecessarily at this point.

2) You are seeing 4 slim relays for the proximity sensors. They are 12v relays to work with the 12v output on the power supply. The grey ones next to it are just ordinary terminal blocks with jumpers making the connections.

3) Tom is correct, it's a though door main panel disconnect. Link to the disconnects.

4) There are actually two black things if you look closely. They are both large relays for controlling things like dust collectors and vacuums rather than having to turn the switches on by walking to each piece of equipment.
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  #131  
Old Tue 01 March 2016, 09:11
smreish
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Orlando, Florida
United States of America
...those relays look familiar!
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  #132  
Old Thu 10 March 2016, 12:04
hflwaterski
Just call me: Herb #126
 
Genesee, WI
United States of America
Quick update: I just got photos from my nephew with the finished mounting bracket. Some of his nicest milling work to remove weight will unfortunately be hidden once it's mounted on the z-plate. I should be able to wrap up this weekend and hopefully with no blue poofy smoke. If it smokes, then I guess it'll be a few more weeks.
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  #133  
Old Thu 10 March 2016, 14:30
Alan_c
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Cape Town (Western Cape)
South Africa
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Looks very cool, but why did you need to make the spacer/mounting bracket? the matrix of mounting holes on the spindle will match up perfectly with the holes in the Z plate and tube (if you followed the drawings) I just removed those screws holding the plate to the tube, drilled holes in the back of the tube to line up with the holes in the front and fastened the spindle directly to the plate from the tube side with cap screws.
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  #134  
Old Thu 10 March 2016, 20:29
hflwaterski
Just call me: Herb #126
 
Genesee, WI
United States of America
I decided to go with an interchangeable bracket. I want to be able to quickly swap out the spindle for a router if I need to. I also want to play around with a 3D print head and maybe even a laser some day. The bracket has locating pins that mate with the z-plate which will make the job of swapping it out very simple in the future.
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  #135  
Old Thu 10 March 2016, 23:34
Alan_c
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Cape Town (Western Cape)
South Africa
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Ah! OK that makes sense, will be cool to see it when its all done and installed.
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  #136  
Old Sat 12 March 2016, 08:57
hflwaterski
Just call me: Herb #126
 
Genesee, WI
United States of America
Temporarily set up to make sure it was all going to work before I finalize the wiring. The ground wire hanging down isn't as close to the spindle as it appears. Z-motor to wire up as well as the proximity sensor and then I can finally test it all out. Inching forward!

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  #137  
Old Sat 12 March 2016, 11:00
Kornerking
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Big Falls, Mn
United States of America
Kool. It's singing.
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  #138  
Old Sat 12 March 2016, 15:33
hflwaterski
Just call me: Herb #126
 
Genesee, WI
United States of America
Finally got it wired up and working. Lots left to do though. I've only done some rough calibrating and I have to finish up the prox on the z to button up the e-stop boxes. I have to put on the spoilboard and all kinds of little things but I'm pretty happy with it though. Once logos get here, I'll slap it on and plan the party.

Thanks to all those that have helped me get through it!

Video to the first official cut!
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  #139  
Old Sat 12 March 2016, 15:43
Kornerking
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Big Falls, Mn
United States of America
Awesome.
Ain't it a great feeling?
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  #140  
Old Sat 12 March 2016, 15:46
hflwaterski
Just call me: Herb #126
 
Genesee, WI
United States of America
It's kind of funny that the shortest build and probably the longest build finished on the same weekend....and it certainly is a great feeling!
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  #141  
Old Sat 12 March 2016, 16:35
Kornerking
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Big Falls, Mn
United States of America
It will be great to swap stories.
Is this for fun for you or do you have a purpose for it?
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  #142  
Old Sat 12 March 2016, 16:42
hflwaterski
Just call me: Herb #126
 
Genesee, WI
United States of America
I used to be in the cabinet business many, many...many years ago and kept quite a few pieces of equipment. It's mainly for fun but I'll probably pick up some work, build some furniture pieces, and I'd love to experiment with sign making. Lots to learn for sure.
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  #143  
Old Sun 13 March 2016, 08:37
darren salyer
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Wentzville mo
United States of America
Well Done Herb!!
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  #144  
Old Sun 13 March 2016, 08:57
hflwaterski
Just call me: Herb #126
 
Genesee, WI
United States of America
Thanks Darren! I have ALOT of catching up to do after watching the talented guys on here for so many years!
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  #145  
Old Sun 13 March 2016, 10:20
smreish
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Orlando, Florida
United States of America
Congrats. I see a RoadRunner!
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  #146  
Old Sun 13 March 2016, 12:40
hflwaterski
Just call me: Herb #126
 
Genesee, WI
United States of America
Thanks Sean! As you can tell, I only had the demo Mach3. I'm cutting a whole roadrunner now with the full version.
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  #147  
Old Tue 15 March 2016, 18:38
Tom Ayres
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Bassett (VA)
United States of America
Its great seeing another MM come to life, Congrats!
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  #148  
Old Tue 15 March 2016, 20:51
hflwaterski
Just call me: Herb #126
 
Genesee, WI
United States of America
Thanks Tom! Once the stickers are on I can officially join the club.
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  #149  
Old Fri 18 March 2016, 07:20
hflwaterski
Just call me: Herb #126
 
Genesee, WI
United States of America
The stickers have arrived and it's official.
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  #150  
Old Fri 18 March 2016, 11:14
Tom Ayres
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Bassett (VA)
United States of America
Ta Da!
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