Finally got time to put a phone call in. (2nd shift lifestyle sucks sometimes) I had to wait a minute while a previous caller finished up, and then we got my questions answered and taken care of.
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Finally got time to put a phone call in. (2nd shift lifestyle sucks sometimes) I had to wait a minute while a previous caller finished up, and then we got my questions answered and taken care of.
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12 days ago, I requested a quote. (On a Sunday 12 days ago).
Next day received the quote. (First thing Monday 11 days ago).
Replied on the following Friday with a couple of follow up...
So I got a FEDEX tracking number and a message from Luke (candcnc repair tech) today. I was typing out a reply to Luke's query for info on the problem, as he couldn't find anything wrong with it,...
My intent has never been to learn the inner workings of LinuxCNC (or Linux, or CommandCNC), but rather to own and operate the machine. If I wanted these skills, I would have developed them, and dealt...
The crux of the IT problem here is guruship. I do not have, nor do I intend to acquire skills in deciphering Linux. Obviously you have such skills, kudos to you. I would imagine that from your...
I do not think it's Linux, and I have never said that. I did say it was the linux box, by which I was referring to the PC itself. Not Linux, Not Bladerunner, I was talking about the PC. This has...
Torchhead,
It's glaring obvious that you're no more happy with me than I am with you. With that in mind, I propose a "plan B".
If you will return the 2879.21 that I spent to buy this system, I...
And losing every bit of warranty I have. Also I have doubts as to my ability to pick another PC that would work well. I don't think I can just grab any, and I don't really understand the required...
I have, apparently, offended the Linux folk. I assure you that was not my intention.
At the time I decided to go with the CommandCNC, I did a fair amount of google research including the LinuxCNC...
I think I may have said that in a way that misleads. I have no problem with Linux, It's the Linux box. Emphasis on the box, or put another way the PC that contains Linux. I referred to it thusly to...
I haven't used the machine in about 2 months. (Weather, been busy, etc.) A friend is getting married and I promised a decorative piece. When I tried to use the machine, I found it's down again.
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So I called Harbor Freight to get an ETA on the backorder.
Turns out it'll be available on the 14th, ...... OF APRIL. The order has been cancelled.
Went over to Ebay and scored a lightly used...
Glad I could help! Like I said way back in post #1, I'm just trying to payback (forward?) for what I gleaned before I started building.
Coupla things:
First, the dryer is backordered. It was...
I've been doing some more cutting, and have gotten into some stainless steel. When it cuts good it's beautiful. Most of the time it's not. Basically it comes down to the weather, and the moisture I'm...
Dude, thanks!
Been alot going on here, life happens ya know. I have done some cutting, mostly small projects. I'd like to gear up towards a business model I've got in mind. Time and money.
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Spent 241.88 on 3 4x10 sheets of 16 ga steel.
Paid 40.00 to have them sheered to 69 inch length, then into slats 2.75" wide.
I had enough to do almost the entire table, but the back 1/4 of the...
bit overdue on the update.
I've only been able to cut on the weekends, and both times I junked material that I needed. So.... I had to wait until my material supplier was open again. (not on late...
Got some time on the machine this weekend. Thought you'd enjoy the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx638xm3LLM
This was cutting out the slat holders. I was trying to do 2 from a 6 inch...
Tallked to Tom on the phone today. Everything was setup correctly, except I was using a different pairing of motor numbers to axis. I had;
X on Motor 1
X on Motor 2 (slave)
Y on Motor 3
Z on...
Progress
1st I put in a separate ground and tied it to the machine frame. Didn't help, still acting weird.
2nd put the Hypertherm over on the new ground. Still didn't help.
3rd, I was going...
To quote Homer Simpson, "D'Oh!"
I've been thinking of grounds in terms of giving a few stray volts a path home. Never even thought about noise. I have the major components grounded, but not well....
With the torch off, I get beautiful round circles.
Are we talking torch causing noise in the drive system? How do I find it and kill it?
Tried switching the drive boards between y and z. I was hoping the problem would move. Nope.
The Green box is the first cut. (with drive swapped)
The Yellow box is the second cut. (Changed...
yep. It comes pre setup when you get a linux PC.
Tried dropping max accel to 15 and max velocity to 250, on both x and Y. That's half of recommended values. Then I ran twice, the first time is on the right, then I moved over and reran the one on...
I tried marking the gearing / pulleys, then running the program so it'd get off and rechecking the marks. I was hoping it would show slippage so that I could fix it. No Joy. I marked it in 3 places....
Received the refurbished PC on Teusday, and gave it a test spin. Turned on and off fine, didn't want to mess with it any more until I could really work with it. Seems to be good.
Saturday:
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I'm a little confused here. Mostly because it ran fine for awhile(several on/off cycles at least), then quit. Is it possible that leaving a USB thumb drive in the machine during restart would cause...
Anybody ever try using the master installation disk that comes with the PC? I've not heard anything back on my latest RMA and I thought I might amuse myself this weekend by trying to setup a Pentium...
Not what I was hoping for, but good info.
Thank you.