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I was looking to buy one . But if you live in Brisbane I would love to see on running.

Hey did you ever get the Adept CIM. if so did you do anything with it ?

You should have made it out of wood , it would have been a lot easier ;-)

HI Vger

Your completely right on all fronts there . Sure the new machines are much faster but I don't have the cash to buy any of those . Its a semi business thing and speed isn't the issue as I...

Wildwestpat , that is a different scanner your discussing . This is a microfiche scanner.

Talked to Crowley and because of its age they don't support this model anymore because of its age .

Did write you a personal message but will put on board so everyone knows what I'm talking about.

Scanner is a Mekel 460XL back from 1994. When I bought it the cables , software and dongle didnt...

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Want to convert circa 1994 microfilm scanner from its currently aged electronics to something modern. Basically I bought it second hand and it didn't come with the software ,which is now...

Thanks Brian, Been trawling those sites . Found a 20 pin version on Ebay. Am I describing it right by saying 36 pin AMP type connector?

Hi Guys

Looking to find the same 36 pin AMP type connector in the picture . The machine is from 1994 vintage, but finding this type of plug will save me a lot of work.

No parts numbers to be...

I dont want something cheap if its not going to work :-) Need some info on which lenses are good for the purpose

H Guys

Not sure I put this in the right place of the forum so if the moderator whats to move it please do.I am looking at making myself a scanner to scan Microfiche. There are commericail versions...

Hi guys

I have started an apprenticeship as a Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and have just started buying tools. Basically I want to know peoples opinion on the quality of tools by there brand. I...

I have r990h boards and Renco CA18 encoders http://www.renco.com/106021.htm (no longer made) but after many reincarnations the pins are starting to be faulty. I want to change them , what is Rutex...

He's overseas, I just ordered thru the American website. Took about 10 days to get the parts to Australia via the global express option

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Having trouble contacting Rutex , sent several emails to Australia and US address but have recieved no replys. Also tried ringing the Australian mobile but it seems disconnected and landline...

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Does anyone know a electronics forum with a "Request for quote" board like this forum but for electronics design not machining?.


Cheers
Paul

Or you could try http://www.solidcam.info/ . Think this is what you looking for

Paul

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My favorite would be smearing the rim of a foam cup with grease and sticking to someones Hardhat . It's always a chuckle with a guy wandering around with 2 or 3 cups on his head.
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Obviously it’s already being used in some linear motion fields as its for sale. I was thinking of it being used in conjunction with traditional Rack and pinion or Belts and pulleys.

HI all

I thought I was mad thinking about this but when I googled it someone already does it. Magnetic Levitation linear rails (MagLev)

MAGLEV


I have no idea how much they cost . Maybe a...

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I was looking on ebay and came along this control box . Would this be suitable for a 3 axis CNC Router?. ...

Another option is a Hydrogen based fuel cell . Theres plenty of information on the web.

Heres a intro:
http://www.uwec.edu/grossmzc/macombbd.html

Paul

Hi all

I think USA is not the only country affected by cheap imports , living in Australia I can see the mirror effect here.
Australia is not a big manufacturer we seem mainly to ship out raw...

Hi Benny

I think skippy's right you need to find a niche market.

Heres a webpage that may help with routing plastic
http://www.plasticrouting.com/Van.asp


Paul
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I have been looking at learning a CAD package. Unfortunately my local college/UNI doesn’t have any CAD classes.

A friend showed me around Solidworks which I admit is amazing but very hard to...

Hi Stevembh


I only know of 2 guys with CNC router tables in Eastern States, Moondog and yennb search the forum by there usernames to see there projects. I think Apples is in Queensland but he is...

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If I was shipping large items to Australia , like motor bikes or heavy machinery what would be the best option . Has anyone got any experiance with this and could you suggest any companys...

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I have just started building a CNC Router but my previous project was a single drum glider winch. Heres a bit of a project log
http://203.57.136.33/~frasers/Winch/

Otherwise I am a Hash...

hi mocnc

I have been looking at using Ball Transfers myself. Take a look at page 1083 of
mcmaster catalog or search "Ball Transfer" , there website is http://www.mcmaster.com/.

I am looking at...

Slate is whats used in most tables but I guess its expensive. Maybe just a sheet of fibre cement which you can get that up to an inch thick.


Paul