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Which plates do you want files for? I have them in Vectric Aspire, so I could export the dxf.
I bought the ball screws from a Chinese company. They custom made them for me because I wanted different end geometries than standard, so I could...
Been a while since I have upgraded anything on my machine, so I started a new project. I am changing the Z axis to a more rigid axis and...
I created an aluminum plate to use as a template to drill with. I have changed the design a bit since my last post and used the template as a...
The BK/BF end mounts are good. They just need to have the alignment set and be precise. If you can get them aligned correctly, and keep...
Did a quick hook up tonight of the new controller setup. Ran a job and am happy. when I did some initial testing earlier this week, I didn’t...
I have a round spindle. So it takes the 80mm spindle mount. And have to agree with Gary, that a standard lead will not be able to use to its full...
There are many. I bought a “cheap” Chinese spindle. And am quite happy with it! I bought it from Bulkman3d. It’s a Huanyang spindle with VFD....
If your looking to go to a 1/2” shank, why not go to a true spindle rather then a router? They are quieter, more precise, better speed control,...
To show the rpm. Hit the display button a few times. It wil cycle through the different options. Switch’s. Not sure.
Playing hookie today. Decided to start putting the new parts on. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Liking the results!
i am using optical end stops. [ATTACH] I have one on the bottom of the X axis on both sides to work for the Y axis’s. Just have a small angle...
It’s either twisted, or shielded. I don’t want to have problems with emi in a run. And I’ll even isolate the power feeds onto different circuits...
New controller finished. Staying with the 0-10 for now. Added more 5v signal ports. Can now control 5 external IoT devices independently. 4 end...
Building a new controller based off of the GRBL-ESP32 and the 6-pack board. This will allow me to add a rotary A-axis. [ATTACH] I’ll post more...
A spindle is a good option, as they are quieter. But the dewalt or the RoutER11 is a good option as well. All depends on what you want to do with...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] New brackets are completed. Decided to make new mounts for the motors and make them for both nema23 and NEMA24’s. The 23’s will...
New end plate mounted to screw. 1 double row angle contact bearing, 1 thrust bearing, all locked in place with with the 12mm nut and set screw....
With my machine, with added bits and lots of modifications, I run a 2.2kw water cooled spindle with no problem. I have driven up to a 1/2” endmill...
Cutting new c-beam end plates tonight. 1st one done. Not exactly happy with it. But it will work. If the 2nd goes better, I’ll recut this one....