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  1. That was probably it, I didn't use the charge...

    That was probably it, I didn't use the charge pump. I can't remember what the reason was now but there was some reason it didn't work with my setup.

    By adding the key to the spindle output, it...
  2. Did you get your X4 kit from LMS?

    Did you get your X4 kit from LMS?
  3. I had this problem also with my motor controller...

    I had this problem also with my motor controller from Keling, I finally added a key switch to it that I had laying around so that it prevented the signal from going through when I was not around....
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    Very interested in this. Looking to purchase a...

    Very interested in this. Looking to purchase a complete mill package very soon.

    What is the ETA of specs being online and the machine becoming available for purchase?
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    Factory SX3 and X3 spindle is 60mm for the...

    Factory SX3 and X3 spindle is 60mm for the spindle assembly. The X4 is 70mm so unless there is enough metal to bore out to 70mm then it is going to be tough. The castings apparently are very...
  6. Hey everyone. Just wanted to post what was going...

    Hey everyone. Just wanted to post what was going on since I haven't been out here much lately.

    Motor and controller are running fine but I haven't been able to post any more videos because I was...
  7. I don't know of anyone else that is testing out...

    I don't know of anyone else that is testing out the system, but I can tell you whether the system works or not, I will tell you.

    So far, the videos I have done in steel are far and beyond what the...
  8. I'm not affiliated with Keling in any way, nor...

    I'm not affiliated with Keling in any way, nor will I be selling them. John at Keling and I have been working together for a while trying to find an alternative for the SX3 controller system and he...
  9. You can do that, or you can contact Zhang...

    You can do that, or you can contact Zhang directly and see if there are any other options at [email protected]

    As for the larger motor and controller, he mentioned those as well. So I...
  10. The back story is that Keling inc got burned...

    The back story is that Keling inc got burned pretty bad on this motor set last time by Sangmutan. I kept in contact with John at keling andd also Zhang. Sangmutan is no longer the company making...
  11. :p :D I am just glad to know that I have...

    :p :D

    I am just glad to know that I have done as much steel work with this controller as I ever have with the factory Grizzly motor.
  12. Actually, that was the camera's fault. I saw that...

    Actually, that was the camera's fault. I saw that to but decided to upload because the audio was good. The table movement was smooth but i was doing it manually with the onscreen mpg in Mach 3.
  13. dmauch, I really have no idea about replacing the...

    dmauch, I really have no idea about replacing the other controllers, but it would be the right thing for them to do.

    Here are the steel videos that I mentioned. I haven't had time to start on the...
  14. Videos forthcoming when I can get them edited...

    Videos forthcoming when I can get them edited down for Youtube and uploaded. But I can indeed cut steel with this controller. I have used a .250 4 flute up to .030 slotting without slowing the...
  15. Ok, finally more news to report. I finally got...

    Ok, finally more news to report.

    I finally got around to installing the motor controller last night and was able to turn the system on. I haven't gotten around to getting the mill bolted back down...
  16. Well, This weekend has been a bit nuts with my...

    Well, This weekend has been a bit nuts with my oldest graduating and it has been a bit too much with all the cleaning.

    I did get to grab some photos of the parts and want to post those now for...
  17. Just a quick update to my status with this...

    Just a quick update to my status with this system. I got an unexpected email from Zhang a couple of weeks ago and he told me he would send out a new controller to me.

    He kept his word and I have...
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    I did recieve the new drive this week.:banana: I...

    I did recieve the new drive this week.:banana: I haven't used the mill in months and trying to get my work area cleaned up to start it all up. I will have some results this weekend to post.

    If...
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    You can bet I will. I will say that the message...

    You can bet I will. I will say that the message from Zhang today is re-assuring. I will be glad to get my mill going and do some comparison tests.

    Any recommendations on tests anyone regarding...
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    At this time, I have NOT gotten anything...

    At this time, I have NOT gotten anything replaced. However, I had no problems with Keling about this, this was an issue with Zhang and the motors. I was offered by Keling to refund, but I want the...
  21. Agreed, but the software discussed is part of the...

    Agreed, but the software discussed is part of the benchtop, metal working machines in almost every case I have seen.

    Look, I have aleady been evicted from this forum since I own a SX3, so it...
  22. But the issue becomes people looking for "Metal...

    But the issue becomes people looking for "Metal Working" machines and finding Plastic printing machines.

    Benchtop maybe, but they are not metalworking machines, regardless how cool they are....
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    Have the new sets been sent to John at Keling...

    Have the new sets been sent to John at Keling yet? Could they have already arrived?

    Thanks
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    So what do I need to do in order to swap my...

    So what do I need to do in order to swap my controller and motor with the new model? Can I order one directly from you so I can expedite the process?

    Chris
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    Added some bearings to my Steady rest.

    I have the Grizzly G0516 and some time ago I bought the steady rest through Little Machine shop for it. Here is the link.. This lathe is a 10x21, but the other size steady rests would likely work as...
  26. Thread: ATC Slide

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    I had similar issues with my c3 cards and homing...

    I had similar issues with my c3 cards and homing switches until I used shielded cable. Debounce was a bandaid and didn't help 80% of the time.
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    My primary concern is seeing if the electronics...

    My primary concern is seeing if the electronics can be interfaced first. The secondary task is to setup the Torch hieght mechanics. When I puchased the 2x2, I also added the router head attachment...
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    I also have the 2x2 system as described above and...

    I also have the 2x2 system as described above and hesitate to upgrade to the 4x4 becasue I feel the need for the THC will be greater negating the benefits.

    With that said, I think maybe there is...
  29. No, not at all on the SX3, the biggest part of...

    No, not at all on the SX3, the biggest part of the noise there is the slop in the pulley to spline. If noise is an issue, I would recommend the X2 with the belt drive. Smaller workspace, but direct...
  30. Thread: ATC Slide

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    Man that is awesome work.. Congrats on the saw...

    Man that is awesome work.. Congrats on the saw too. Those are nice. I have a Grizzly 6x10 and it is great.

    That is cool stuff you are working on.. ;)
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