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Hi Guys,

It's been a while since I've posted on here. I'm making a bit of progress on the machine at the moment. I've made the frame for the enclosure, still working on the pan. I almost have the...

Thanks for the input Bob, all of the info you provided is much appreciated. I will definitely be referring back to all of this information provided. Thank you for taking the time to post.

I...

Hi Rod, thanks for the info and the pics. What is the likelihood of the machine losing the plot and going past it's limits and crashing by only using a homing switch? I was contemplating doing the...

Hi Bob, thanks for taking the time to post the pics, much appreciated. It's simple but very effective and does the job. Also easy to get to if they need to be replaced.

I have noticed that a few...

Thanks George. It's all good, no hard feelings mate. I can understand where you're coming from now. I joined this forum a couple of months ago, but wasn't going to post anything until I started the...

I thought part of the process of learning was to ask question about things you're not sure of? I must of misunderstood that. I came on here to learn about the process of CNC. I don't need any advice...

Hi George, I don't recall saying I was going to "design" my own CNC machine. I thought this forum was about getting advice and help from people who have gone through this with their own machines. I...

Hi Guys, just wondering which of these if any would be ideal for the mill conversion. Your opinion matters. I've had a few sellers contact me today. These two seem to have good feedback and they were...

Does anyone have experience with a closed loop stepper driver requiring a voltage range of between 80-220v? Our power voltage here is 240v. Does this mean I don't need to use a PSU? I'm installing...

Hi Olf,

Thanks for the reply mate. I'm definitely going to get Fusion 36. There are a lot of tutorials on it and seems easy enough to understand. I've been using Tinkercad to draw stuff for my 3D...

Hi Rod,

Thanks for the explanation on Linux. I'll definitely be doing more research into it, I won't dismiss it unless I feel it's too complicated. I have heard both Linux and UCCNC are easy to...

Hi Rod,

Thanks for the reply mate.

I'm not familiar with Linux at all. To be honest with you, I'm not really familiar with any of the other ones either. I'm still learning about CNC in general....

Hi OLFCNC,

Thanks for the reply.

I've been looking on Alibaba the last couple of days and talking to a few sellers. I've never purchased on the site before. I'm hoping I could get a bit of...

Hey Bob,

Just wondering how you setup your limit switches? I couldn't open the pics.

Hi Bob,

Thanks for the reply.

I'm still not sure what software to go for. I have been reading a lot of good reviews about the UCCNC. I'll definitely stay away from Mach 3 as they have stopped...

Hi Max,
Not too sure about software yet, still deciding on whether to go for Linux or UCCNC.
As for motion controller, its a toss up between the UC300ETH-5LPT ethernet or Smooth stepper ESS, but...

Thanks for the reply George, I'm going to ring them today and see where I stand.

Cheers,
Bob

Thanks for the reply and also placing the post where it's meant to be maxspongebob. There doesn't seem to be any physical damage to the motors that I can see. The one thing I wasn't sure about is how...

I've just realise I posted this in the wrong section. Is there any chance it could be moved to milling machines please? Sorry for the stuff around.

Hi guys, I'm new here and this is my first post, and hopefully not the last. Please be gentle, lol

I'm in the process of building my first CNC mill. After doing a bit of research, I've decided to...