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  1. Thread: DIY ATC

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    Re: DIY ATC

    Yes it is at an angle that means it get out of the way ie not over the table.

    I now have sold the Tormach to a guy that already had the same model and to get the price down he wanted it without...
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    getting spindle hours S110 -3

    Is there any way to find the spindle hours from new with a PNC 1100 series 3

    I think I read some ware that it might be a parameter in the VFD !!

    Edit:- ...
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    Re: PathPilot, Mesa 7I92H and Geckodrive G540

    I agree with Gerrit. Just edit the configs/tormach_mill/tormach_mill_base.ini. There are too many links from python that I personally don't understand.

    On my 1100-3 which use a mesa 5i25 i have...
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    Re: PathPilot, Mesa 7I92H and Geckodrive G540

    Not sure if you are correct Rod.

    On my Tormach the ini file is all in inches and to make it work in metric you just use a G21 in the header file in the Gcode.
  5. Re: Problem with Tormach USB recovery stick (1100 s3)

    (Solved)

    I was using the Tormach USB to flash another drive in a different PC to that of the PC on the Tormach
    when I flashed with the USB with the drive in the Tormach PC it found the 5i25
  6. Re: Problem with Tormach USB recovery stick (1100 s3)

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  7. Problem with Tormach USB recovery stick (1100 s3)

    Ok my hard drive went down I have the USB from Torrmach and and flashed another drive with it.

    The problem is that when it it booting it pops and error say something like "check the ethernet...
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    Re: Market For Used 1100M?

    It might help if you said where you are in the world as prices will depend are where you are.
  9. Thread: DIY ATC

    by Clive S
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    Re: DIY ATC

    Just an update. It seems to be working fine, now just have to clean the wiring up and fit the air blast..

    This is with 12 tools disc. This vid is part of 30 tool changes without issues
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  10. Thread: DIY ATC

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    Re: DIY ATC

    I decided to go with David Loomes board and code for the tool changer

    For amusement only : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDtViBLOPpk

    I need to make some adjustment to the retract height.

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    Re: how to get halshow & halmeter PP V2.0

    Thanks for the info.

    I have located and copied the halshow.tcl from another distro.

    I am have trouble finding ~/tmc/tcl/bin in PP

    operator@tormachpcnc:~$ cd ~/tmc/tcl/bin
    bash: cd:...
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    how to get halshow & halmeter PP V2.0

    As the tittle, how to get halshow & halmeter with PP V2.0 Tormach 1100 s3
  13. Thread: DIY ATC

    by Clive S
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    Re: DIY ATC

    The disc is 180mm But is drilled for 14,15,16 tools I ended up with 15 because of clearance issues with the column . But other things come into play.

    If you look at the vid. in the first post...
  14. Thread: DIY ATC

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    Re: DIY ATC

    Ok I have now built most of the ATC for my 1100 S3 and would appreciate any help re coupling it up to PP.

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/K2vjxMfK9cvhTLhu5

    This has 15 tools I could cut it back to...
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    Re: Drilling problem - machine crash

    According to this article
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    Re: tormach 1100 3 series stepper motor

    I believe that they use 3 phase steppers

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diCvwvHoCvg
  17. Thread: DIY ATC

    by Clive S
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    Re: DIY ATC

    Thanks for the encouragement, I need it :cheers:

    Would this be the correct board

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  18. Thread: DIY ATC

    by Clive S
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    Re: DIY ATC

    I have purchased the fusion file from David (youtube) and started to build the ATC with 12 tools for the 1100 S3

    This might take me some time

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  19. Thread: DIY ATC

    by Clive S
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    Re: DIY ATC

    Hi will you by any chance be parting with the code for the FT232R :drowning:
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    Hurco BMC 40/M with Yaskawi drives manual

    I am looking for a schematics manual for a Hurco BMC 40/M with Yaskawi drives
  21. Thread: Thread milling

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    Re: Thread milling

    @Step:
    It might be a mistake in the listings as there are other types there that are only about £2.50 postage.

    Thanks for the offer.
    Clive
  22. Thread: Thread milling

    by Clive S
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    Re: Thread milling

    I found these but the postage to the UK £35 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001511793017.html?spm=2114.12010615.8148356.6.72474f078OgkRv
  23. Re: 1100 mill (Changing the arrow keys to move the table?)

    @Paul-DB

    Very nice, do you have a dxf file for the plate :cheers:
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    Re: ADD B axis to PathPilot

    This is a shot in the dark:

    For example if your config already has 3 pid loops for controlling your axis and you want to add a 4th one.
    Change the line:
    loadrt pid num_chan=3
    to
    loadrt pid...
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    Re: My solution for the computer switch

    Very nice. It has caught me out once. Do you by any chance have the file for it? Please
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    Re: Tormach 1100 cad files

    Thanks yes they were there .
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    Tormach 1100 cad files

    I am looking for the machine cad files but

    re this page https://www.nyccnc.com/tormach-solid-model-machine-cad-files/ I am getting a 404 error have they been removed
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    Re: PP din socket for tool setter

    With further investigation the pins to use are pin 4 and pin 5 looking at the front I have use NC contacts. So this is now solved thanks to all for the feedback.
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    Re: PP din socket for tool setter

    Thanks for the info. My machine only has one Din socket. I would have thought that the Tormach setter would have a safety second switch in case the first one fails for some reason

    The same...
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    PP din socket for tool setter

    PP din socket for tool setter.

    I have a tool setter non Tormach but looks the same mine does not have a led only to switches one for the tool trip and the other NC for the over travel fault.

    I...
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