Yes I did. I ended up using a chineese supplier as all my local inquiries lead no where.
However I will gladly reach out to you if and when I need other items made.
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Yes I did. I ended up using a chineese supplier as all my local inquiries lead no where.
However I will gladly reach out to you if and when I need other items made.
I need some replacement cutter blades for a trimmer that went out of business decades years ago.
I need 4 units but will consider buying 10 based on total cost.
I am open to constructive...
Philba
Thank you - I had a little difficulty understanding how to comman a distance, however when I realised jogging 10 units actually jogging 10mm, all became clear.
I am happy to advise today...
grblControl has a Console window.
Typing in $$ gives the controller setting.
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As can be seen x, y and z are set to 200 steps per mm.
Philba, thanx for the details.
I had already measure the travel of 150 steps gor x & y and 50 steps for z.
Can I create a file with similar content to the following and sent it to the controller?
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I finally got arround to some serious time with the little router.
Fixed my in ability to use the hold downs
Routed some MDF.
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But I definitey need to calibrate the unit as the finished...
That was a bit of a "D'Oh of course" moment. Duely flipped.
I got to route my first peice today - it looks good, but it is not routing to the depth I am expecting, it looks like ti about 1/3 the...
Thought I would share the output some F-Engarave files I will be playing with - my initials in a couple of fonts.
The plan us to route these in MDF. then I migh try some poycarbonate sheet.
Ok this is the next item on my agenda.
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First and foremost this is my journey. I appreciate all the input to date as I learn some thing new.
I don't expect to fail, but if I do, I will know why I shouldn’t have gone down this route(!) I...
it is encouraging you found F-Engrave so useful. I am yet to decide how to control it.
I am excited. The baby CNC arrived this morning is now ready to tweak.
I feel nervious not having end stops - I am assuming I can add some if I want to - should I?
I also want to add a way to zero...
F-Engrave Rocks!
I have been playing arround with ths morning and can see it will be very powerful for my needs.
Initially I will stick with Monogram personalisations.
You make an excellent point. I would if they made it easier to contact and find. I simpler am not aware of any locally.
I use a IT guy for my Web stuff in Port Elizabeth cause he advertised his...
I have a couple of timber punches that work OK in some leather, but I find buy decent timber is getting harder.
M.
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I see your point, however I want try a low cost option first, particularly as the punches may only be used once or twice.
M.
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Thanks for the input.
I am a proficient Gimp user.
I'll check out F-engrave, it sounds like it will suit my needs.
Matthew
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I have placed my thread here cause it has the best fit. (mod feel free to correct as needed)
I am building a small desktop router to investigate the possibilty of creating limited use leather punch...
The resistor network has a bus junction so it has to be in correct position.
In this situation the R net is very unlikely to fail.
1206 is 120 x60 thousands of an inch. They are big. 0805 would...
Lower the total component count.
Personally i would do it all SMD, but that is not for everyone.
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Swap the LEDs and resistor positions & change the resistors to 9pin resistor networks. I tend to drive status less with minimal current like 5mA max.
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I know i will probably purchase s ebay unit too
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Sorry for the long delay in responding
Motor #1
3.5v /phase
1 amp /phase
Minebea branded
Part Number Mineba 23LM-K202-p2
I would like to know what voltage I should start playing with.
I...
I have a couple of motors.
both are 23 size.
Both have 4 wires
Motor #1
3.5v /phase
1 amp /phase
Minebea branded
Motor #2
Sorry for the double posting.
MODs - feel free to delete one.
Guys,
I new here and new to CNC mills / routers
I trained as a Elect Eng but love decent mechanical challenges.
My Goal is to biould a CNC router to make smallish PCBs.
I need to decide what...
Hey guy I am new here and will be starting a CNC Mill soon.
I trained as a Elect Eng but love mechanical challenges.
My goal is to build a routing mill that will make PCBs.
I have heaps of...