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Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Mark Carew, Dec 15, 2013.

  1. Rick 2.0

    Rick 2.0 OpenBuilds Team
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    Aluminum weights can vary from .3247x to .3497x the weight of steel. Best rule of thumb is just to multiply aluminum weight by 3 (or 2.97) to get an idea of what a similar volume of steel weighs.
     
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  2. SlyClockWerkz

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    Hey Kram242, see the attached DXF for a model w/ true circles and arcs. Should be good to go.
     

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  3. Spark Concepts

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    @SlyClockWerkz you rock!

    I added the corner brackets to your True Circles. Thank you!
     

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    SlyClockWerkz Well-Known
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    No problem :D
     
  5. Mark Carew

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    Very cool indeed! Thanks bro :) What software are you using?
     
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    AutoCad 2014.

    Where are my pulleys? ;P lol
     
  7. Mark Carew

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    I apologize :) I had full intentions of have these available but FedEx ran into some weather issue delays.
    They say they are back up and normal now so we should see tracking soon.
    Thanks
     
  8. SlyClockWerkz

    SlyClockWerkz Well-Known
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    Hah just messing with you. I don't even have my kit yet. Waiting on your vslot to come back in stock.
     
  9. asb_79

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    Mark, are you going to be offering the Z-Axis threaded rod and nut block in the store?
     
  10. Mark Carew

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    :) Thanks bro
    Yes very soon should be on the store with in the next day. :thumbsup:
     
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  11. SlyClockWerkz

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    Hey Kram, I attached a DXF that is in inches. If you are interested in putting that in the files...
     

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    hello i am new at this but is there any way to get the blue print and dimensions for the plates in adobe or something that i can access. i can not seem to get the dimension off the file on the site, please help, thank you
     
  13. SlyClockWerkz

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    Download dwg true view from autodesk. And open the dxf in the files. Or download sketch up and open the sketch up model in the files tab
     
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  14. Mark Carew

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    Edit: @SlyClockWerkz So when I open this one (inches) in e-viewer its huge and there are lots of parts missing?
     
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    Hmm I'll look into it.. Try opening it in a different viewer. Maybe it's just e viewer
     
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    In trying to tune up my steppers, I find the X+ (left arrow) and X-(right arrow) and Z+(PGUP) and Z-(PGDW) directions are backwards. Up key moves Z down and down key moves Z up. Is this typical with CNC routers? If not, what do I have wrong. The Y axis is just fine.

    Also, I have one motor (y) that is a lot louder :confused: than the others. I have used the trim on all motors. The Y stepper just won't quiet down. The X, Z and A steppers are very quiet. Any advice out there?
     
  18. SlyClockWerkz

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    Motor quietness had to do with motor tuning or possibly a chopper drivers for your control board.

    Your direction keys are reversed. in mach ports and pins toggle the active low for the effected axis on the direction pin
     
  19. Mark Carew

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    Make sure your coils are wired correct if they are not you can get a grinding noise. Not sure what controller/software you are using?
     
  20. GrandpawB

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    Mine are "plug & play" from cncrouterparts.com. Using Mach3 demo software.
     

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    Thank you. I'll give the active low a try. I don't understand what "a chopper drivers" are. I'm learning.
     
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    For your direction you can also reverse it by changing the setting in the "homing/limits" page

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    For the sound of your Y axis, did you try to play with the speed and acceleration value in the "motor tuning" page? You can use the up dans down arrow to move it in that page and hear if it sounds good.


    I also want to know what combination of feeding speed, spindle speed and end mill are you using with the OX for different materials? (aluminium, plywood, mdf etc)
     
  23. GrandpawB

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    I haven't gotten that far yet. Still playing around with various settings. At this point in the CNC game, I don't know how to tell the machine to cut a certain pattern.:banghead:
     
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    My motors won't turn while on the motor tuning page. I have to save the settings and hit ok. That takes me off the tuning page. Try the motors then return to the tuning page if I don't like it. X,Z and A motors are very quiet. Y motor has a deep hum to it. I have the trim turned down almost all the way. Turning it up any makes the motor louder. I removed the belt tension and tried moving the spindle to see if maybe something was binding. All moves smoothly.
     
  25. Mark Carew

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    Try using the up down arrows for each axis while in motor tuning
    I would still take a quick look at the wiring pins the plug and play board could have a bad solder joint.
     
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    Hey guys,

    Just ordered some of the 20t pulleys from BBMan that were mentioned a few pages back. Had to order 6 of them to meet the minimum. Looking to sell 3 of them if anyone is interested shoot me an email.

    [email protected]
     
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    If they would fit onto 1/4inch stepper shafts can I call dibs on them? I have just sent you an email so you have my contacts
     
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    Anybody got any 2060 1.5M to sell, need about 10 lengths?
     
  29. SRHaugen

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    I received the plates from Chris today, March 12. after I ordered them on March 3. Very nice machined and perfect fit. I am looking forward to assemble the machine. Thanks Chris :)

    SR
    Norway
     
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    I received my order from Protodrake yesterday!!! I know what I'll do this weekend!
     
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