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    Re: New to me Milltronics Partner MB16

    Thank you Brian. That helps a lot.
    I will get the MB timing thing/battery replaced and hopefully that's all there is to it.
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    Re: MB16 battery needed

    I did not get any disks with it. :-(

    Yes, it's just a DOS.

    I tried holding ESC, DEL, F10 buttons without change.

    I obviously don't care about the clock itself -- I just want to use my damn...
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    Re: MB16 battery needed

    Thanks for the replay. I do have a keyboard and use it during normal operations.
    For some reason, it works to enter BIOS (F1), but doesn't do anything once in it. No letters or arrows work, and the...
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    Re: MB16 battery needed

    - Lets hope you're wrong about the...
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    Re: MB16 battery needed

    Thank you.
    The error said the battery low, so I should still have stuff in there.
    It looked like standard BIOS screen, and from years back, I don't remember there ever being anything special, other...
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    Re: New to me Milltronics Partner MB16

    Thank you.
    Do you know what that battery is used for?
    Would this stop the computer from booting up?
    Also, are there settings I should backup on our machines? I read posts from other brands talking...
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    Re: MB16 battery needed

    I took out the motherboard because I couldn't get the DS12887A chip removed while installed. Turns out, it's soldered and just just socketed.
    Which brings up 3 questions:
    1. Can I use the battery...
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    Re: MB16 battery needed

    What kind of mouse do I need to manipulate menu in BIOS?
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    Re: MB16 battery needed

    Thank you, thank you!
    I'll order this one from Amazon. It should be here in 2 days. https://www.amazon.com/Todiys-DS12887-DS12887A-DIP-18-12887A/dp/B08LL8GL1Y
    ...
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    Re: New to me Milltronics Partner MB16

    I'm also reading about the importance of making parameter backups for CMOS.
    When I first boot up, I get the POST and the battery message.
    Only key that works is the F1, which takes me to BIOS....
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    MB16 battery needed

    My machine won't boot up because of the CMOS battery error.
    I can't find the battery on my 1987 MB16.
    I found an empty circuit board traces for it on the motherboard, but it's clear that the...
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    Re: New to me Milltronics Partner MB16

    My unit just gave me a boot error because of CMOS battery.
    Do you recall where the battery is on/around this motherboard?
    It is not the standard CR2032 one.
    MB has a place for it with traces and...
  13. Re: I'm struggling with aluminum sticking to my 2-flute carbide bit on my Partner MB1

    Brian, I did that some time ago, but tried it just now again. Most of those places are metal roofing or metal building places.
    The only one that sells non-ferrous materials is the Bralco (division...
  14. Re: I'm struggling with aluminum sticking to my 2-flute carbide bit on my Partner MB1

    Probably most important thing to discuss is the cutting implements.

    First, thank you for the recommendations.

    Looking at the cutting tools, I see that most are in the 5/8"-1". How do you deal...
  15. Re: I'm struggling with aluminum sticking to my 2-flute carbide bit on my Partner MB1

    About coolant system.
    I have ordered (over the weekend) this setup based on the recommendations from other folks: Mist Coolant Lubrication Spray System
    If it doesn't work, I will absolutely build...
  16. Re: I'm struggling with aluminum sticking to my 2-flute carbide bit on my Partner MB1

    Material used and selection:

    I don't know what type of aluminum I got. I got it from a local recycling plant.
    In truth, I don't know who to get raw materials from -- yet.

    I contacted local...
  17. Re: I'm struggling with aluminum sticking to my 2-flute carbide bit on my Partner MB1

    Guys, you have no idea how much I appreciate the help.
    This is all great info.
    One of the issues with starting a new hobby, is existing in a vacuum with no local support network. You guys have...
  18. Re: I'm struggling with aluminum sticking to my 2-flute carbide bit on my Partner MB1

    Also, I have been watching a bunch of tutorials and reading a articles/reviews, but it seems that the HASS and Tormacs zip at 10,000, 18,000 or even 24,000 RPMs, so I'm not sure if it's a linear...
  19. I'm struggling with aluminum sticking to my 2-flute carbide bit on my Partner MB16

    I've been learning how to use the machine, making sure everything is working.
    For my first piece, I designed a part that I want to make in aluminum but I'm running into some configuration issues.
    ...
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    Re: New to me Milltronics Partner MB16

    I'd love to see some pictures.
    Interesting though about the pot being the cause. I'll have to look into that.
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    Re: Setting work offsets

    Got it. I wish mine did that. Instead, I saw no change at all.
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    Re: Setting work offsets

    I did that. What am I looking for?
    I typed that under the F9(Misc).
    I pressed F1 (Store) and Cycle Start
    It took me theo the Display window (normally F6), but no changes to Jog nor HDW that I can...
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    Re: Chip shield for Partner MB16

    I like it.
    I think I saw a video of your wife operating it. I bought a curtain (2 actually) based on that video, but I'm concerned about using machine wet and the mess it'll make.
    I did see few...
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    Re: Setting work offsets

    The tech I spoke to was very pleasant and tried to help.
    We went into Lev.3 settings and found the area where it 'should have been'.
    He told me the line should be right after (I can't remember...
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    Chip shield for Partner MB16

    I have an open frame '97 Partner MB16.
    It looks like it used to be setup for flood but all the pieces are missing.
    While I'm sorting the wet side out, I started playing with milling some test...
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    Re: Setting work offsets

    I called them yesterday. Walked thru the menus but couldn't find the setting.
    The TS is escalating it to next level but told me it might not be possible.
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    Re: Setting work offsets

    https://www.cnczone.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=448254&stc=1
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    Setting work offsets

    How do I offset different sized work pieces and have tool automatically adjust ZTool height(s)?

    Hopefully this is a simple to answer and stupid question.

    Few months ago, I got an MB16 with SLC...
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    Re: New to me Milltronics Partner MB16

    I will take a look at that End of Block setting.

    Here is what one of the preloaded files spit out:
    O0005 (SIDE HOLES)(Conversational File) G20 G90 N1 G0 X 1.0000 Y 0.0000 N2 G0 X
    2.63 Y0 N3 M5...
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    Re: New to me Milltronics Partner MB16

    Thank you for the replay. I'll try to get on the machine tomorrow and start setting things up. Feel free to make posts as long as you'd like -- it can only help. BTW, I started recording things for...
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