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Had to replace my cnc router computer unexpectedly. I am having problems getting axis's to run. Y axis works perfectly x,z,and a axis steppers just grumble. I am using Mach 3 with a...

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I am looking to get into doing laser engraving and maybe some cutting. The cutting if done is not a high priority and would be just on thin stuff. I am not new to CNC. I have built 4 cnc...

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If you are planning to use a laser pointer, make sure the dot is small enough or it has a cross hair. It is amazing how big a dot a laser pointer will make. The first one I tried had a dot...

McMaster Carr has timing belts by the foot if I remember correctly. Just search McMaster Carr and go from there.

Thanks Gerry will try that tomorrow. Sounds simple,I knew it was something simple I was just not seeing. Thanks again Ron

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I am probably just overlooking a simple technique. What I am needing to do is write a macro in Mach and have a F1 or F2 keyboard key to run it. I can write the macros. Have done it...

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I am looking for a parallel printer port breakout board to use with a second printer port on a router machine for more inputs etc.. Been a long time since I looked for one of these and there...

Thanks for the tips guys. There is enough there to keep me up several nights figuring out what will work best for me. ron

Tony,
Thanks for the reply. What type of vinyl coating are you talking about? I had thought about the starting depth solution but was also looking for other ways. Thanks again Ron

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I am new to Vcarvepro not new to cnc. I purchased Vcarvepro and have cut a few signs. Here's my challenge: Getting color into the letters and design only. Before when I did flat bottom...

Thanks guys will try that and see what happens. Ron

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Hopfully someone can help. I am using the free Cambam, wanted to try before buy.
I have a file that has 5 different areas nested on the same board to cut. It is 5 Eagle heads that have...

Thanks for your help. have fixed problem.

Hi, again Could not find a exact match to change to, that would be too easy. The new stepper ran really well until it stopped. No hint of any problem other than it gets way too hot. I'll recheck...

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I have a problem I can't seem to figure out. I have a Hobbycnc pro board that has been working fine. I had my z axix stepper quit running properly and I came to the conclusion the stepper...

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I have a CNC with Eastern Air 7.6 volt .77 amp 1.8 degree unipolar steppers, NEMA 23 mount. One in dying and I need a replacement. The company I origionally got them from no longer carries...

Thanks for the ideas. Robski, how are you using the hot sand, in a tumbler? I have thought about trying just fine dry sand in a tumbler but need to rig up a quick cheap tumbler to try it. I also...

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yes I am using a CNC router, forgot that in the post. Ron

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Need some help please from those in the know. I am cutting small parts out of cedar wood. They range from 1 inch square up to about 5 inch. They are .125 up to .38 thick. will be squares,...

I am in need of advice on the mass deburring of small wood parts. The parts will range from 1 inch square and 1/8 inch thick to 4x6 inches 1/2 inch thick made out of Cedar wood. The shapes may vary...

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Yep using XP. Will look online for OEM to see if that will work. Yep did the big reboot when I did the reinstall. Have not tried the regedit yet but probably will since I have...

Thanks for the input guys. Would try to reinstall the OS but don't have any disks to do it with. Was used computer when I bought it. Will try the blow out and clean connections in morning to see if...

Lee,
Tried Defrag. No errors show up with it but it didn't help any either. Still same errors and still same correcting error in index if I do a chkdsk again. I'm stumped. Guess next week I'll...

Lee,
Thanks for your reply Did a check disk. It said on level 2 of 3 that was correcting error in index $130 for file 14473. When done tried reinstall from new download of Mach, no go. went back...

Been using Mach 3 awhile. This week started having problems when running long or complicated programs. Had a couple power outages last week when computer was on thought maybe Mach 3 became curropt...

I agree with all of the above. I started as a way to build model RC airplane parts. Now I cut, mill, carve and engrave wood and Alabaster stone. It is very cool the first time you see that router...

Sonicmook56,
Had any luck with killing the rapid height move each pass? I have the same challenge but have not figured out how to eliminate it either. foamcutter

I have been trying to get the shapes wizard to work but it keeps messing up. I wanted to cut a rectangle exterior cut so that the center was proud of the outside. Tried to run it twice going from...

Al,
Hooked up directly to pin 14. From you post I assume I should be using a 2n7000 to buffer? Where might I order these little jewels from? Thanks very much for your patience and help. Ron

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I would like to learn parametric or macro programming as it pertains to the Mach3 software. I can read and understand tech manuals etc.. Please can you suggest a book or place to go to figure...