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Has anyone cut HDPE or polypropylene sheet with an ox? 15mm thick, I’m looking for recommendations for depth of cut and feeds and speeds. I’m...
I've looked at the Elaire website and I can't find a 5mm collet for the Makita I think I've sourced the other sizes I need but I'm drawing a blank...
Hi I’m using an ox 1m x 1m with c beam ball screw driven z axis At present it has a Makita router fitted. The limited range of collets sizes is a...
UGS does work fine it’s the right post processor I’m unsure about. Does GRBL processor work best?
Next questions 1. I’m using Universal Gcode sender classic 1.09. What is the best post processor to use with this software. 2. I’m using Aspire...
Ok time for an update. A friend suggested I swapped the cables so Y cable 1 was in socket 2 and visa versa bad hey presto it seems to work fine....
It does seem pretty square at extreme ends. I’ll do some double checks tomorrow.
It does seem to be at the around the same place every time.
When you say lost steps those are because of a defect in the motor? The current set up had same motors on both sides. What kind of connection...
This is a link to some video of the problem to help try and pinpoint the issue Any ideas? I'm not 100% it is motor problem but I'll try anything....
This is where we are now! GT3 system arrived. I fitted new pulleys and single belts to the y axis on both sides. After getting a decent tension...
Hi I’ve ordered some gt2 belt and a gt3 kit with belt and pulleys Planning on using gt3 on y axis for starters to get it working correctly and...
If I was to double belt gt3 does it still need 0.5 tape to get spacing right? Thanks
Would converting to GT3 belts be a good idea? I guess I can use gt3 on y and just reset parameter to suit gt3 belts. Will try a new belt and see...
Would it run with just one belt fitted just to check operation? Is this good idea or not? I’ll try replacing belt today. Would trying to double...
Hi again I’ve tried all sorts I’ve checked wheel alignment and pushed the axis up and down by hand and it runs very smoothly. When under control...
Will do Having watched it moving it is bumping teeth on the belt when moving in y axis. I think this is the jumping I’m seeing as it jumps a...
Hi again Tried loosening eccentric spacers, it still does it. Pulley isn’t slipping. The whole gantry that travels up and down the rails doesn’t...
Just picked up a ox used It has only had a couple of hours use, the guy who built it is moving to Portugal so couldn’t take it with him. I’m just...