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    Re: Jonathan's Build Thread

    Here's the latest video of my CNC making some really cool pieces for the coolest Airbnb on the planet! https://youtube.com/shorts/vgQyruj5f-A?feature=share
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    Re: Jonathan's Build Thread

    Still going! After another 4-year hiatus, I dusted it off and powered it back up. I just couldn't stand seeing it every day and it not being used. I totally forgot I had a faster Z-axis until I...
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    Re: Steppen's Momus v2.1 Build

    I did not put one. The lower limit depends on your stock height and the tool length. Changes each time. Just do your due diligence and zero out your z axis as soon as you load a new bit or part into...
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    Re: Steppen's Momus v2.1 Build

    Looks good. Can’t wait to see another one of these machines in action. Make sure to video all your first dozen CAM jobs because we’re sure to see some tool crashes! Lol. The learning curve is fun.
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    Re: Steppen's Momus v2.1 Build

    I had a 1-start on my z-axis at first because I also wanted accuracy. I had it set up for 20,000 steps per inch. All was great until I realized how much it slowed down my x and y axes. The z axis...
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    Re: Jonathan's Build Thread

    So after marching the molds you see in the video above, I realized my z axis was too slow. It was limited at 60 ipm while my other axes could do 600. I was doing the finishing passes at 300, but the...
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    Re: Power supply question

    Voltage over 60V can be very dangerous to deal with. I try to stay away from it at all costs. If you are set on 65V, check out Meanwell power supplies. I've used their stuff in the past, just not...
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    Re: Jonathan's Build Thread

    Thanks Mac. Here’s the video...
    https://youtu.be/PFKoxT-hkS4
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    Re: Jonathan's Build Thread

    Wow! I haven't been in this forum in a long time! I see there hasn't been too much activity. Who still lurks here? After having a few kids, moving to a new house, other distractions, etc, I...
  10. Re: Momus software toolchain/workflow -- help me resurrect my Momus build please!

    I just resurrected my machine and got it running again.
    I use CamBam and Mach3 with the Mach3 2010 Screenset.
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    Re: Jonathan's Build Thread

    Check out my YouTube page with same username.
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    Re: Request for Bosch Colt mount pictures

    Just looked it up in my receipts, it was 15% off during month of October (3 years ago). Not sure if they still do that but you just missed it.

    Also, I bought the knob along with it, but never...
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    Re: Request for Bosch Colt mount pictures

    Really like the SuperPID. There's a good reason so many people use it. It's a good product. Every now and then my RPM sensor shifts slightly and I lose RPM control, but this is my fault as I...
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    Re: Request for Bosch Colt mount pictures

    Check out post #133 on my build thread (Jonathan's build thread). There are some photos there. I'm not sure if it will apply to you or not since I built to version 1.2 plans, and I use the fixed...
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    Re: Grounding router spindle?

    So far so good! I've run the router for longer than it took to wear out my other attempts. These carbon brushes seem to be very promising. I have not taken the router cover off yet to inspect, but...
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    Re: Mach3 2010 Screen set

    Thanks. I thought the following questions would be with to ask on here since your screenset does probing: I'm looking for a probing bit. What I had in mind is something like a 1/16" ball end with...
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    Re: Mach3 2010 Screen set

    Gerry, is the park position the same as g28 home position or are they unique?
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    Re: Grounding router spindle?

    So here's what I did:

    1. I ordered the replacement carbon brushes for the Bosch Colt.
    2. After removing the router's cover, (first photo) I enlarged the hole above the spindle and drilled a small...
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    Re: Grounding router spindle?

    Haha, Mogal I just saw your private message now, after I had already asked the question above. Thanks for thinking of me and updating me back in June!

    I just adapted the carbon brush to the...
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    Re: New Geckos or another option?

    I love my G540. I ordered it from CNCrouterparts.com. It came with resistors already installed and was pretty much plug and play. I had one issue where a small wire clipping found it's way into...
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    Re: Grounding router spindle?

    Cool. Makes sense. Thanks. How much would you charge for the 3d printed part and matching spring?
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    Re: Grounding router spindle?

    How's it holding up during these past few months where you haven't posted? I pulled my setup out because it wasn't reliable.

    What is the carbon brush? Is it just a solid carbon bar? It looks...
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    Re: Jonathan's Build Thread

    Well I finally got to running my machine again. I haven't really touched it since January. I was focusing all my time finishing up an 8ft RC cargo plane. Now that it's done and flying, I plan on...
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    Re: controlling RPM's through Mach3

    I have the SuperPID and highly recommend it for RPM control thru Mach3.
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    Re: Hard anodizing question

    Look up mil-a-8625 for the spec. Not sure if it has the thickness there but the anodize usually is .002" thick, where .001" of that eats into the material. So it is usually .001" off the original...
  26. Thanks. Link gave me a 404 error page not found....

    Thanks. Link gave me a 404 error page not found. Could be because I'm using my iPhone?
  27. Thanks again. I do have DC- jumpered to earth...

    Thanks again. I do have DC- jumpered to earth ground and everything is working as expected. Your example does sound paranoid but is totally valid, especially because the wear in my router mod...
  28. Thanks Mac. I'm still learning everyday. Just...

    Thanks Mac. I'm still learning everyday. Just out of curiosity, how do I get a ground loop like that? The whole frame is grounded anyway, so did I mess up by adding the collet into the grounded...
  29. It was working so nicely, but just failed. I...

    It was working so nicely, but just failed. I need to open up the router and see what happened. Anyone get a working solution that seems to be lasting?
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    1 - Slowest speed, maximum resolution. 20,000...

    1 - Slowest speed, maximum resolution. 20,000 steps per inch.
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