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    The first post on page 1 of this build log gives...

    The first post on page 1 of this build log gives a link to click on to download the plans by M Laws.
    After download of the plans you need to unzip(decompress) them.
    Additional posts on the first...
  2. Can"t jog 3018, Arduino Uno & CNC shield.

    Main problem is not able to jog axis, or send commands that are received.

    Worked previously under GRBL V0.8.4 & Candle V1.0.11 controllers, until crash at hard limits (no switches) & quick power...
  3. Hi Les, Not able to help you much. After...

    Hi Les,
    Not able to help you much.
    After converting Woodpecker board to the Arduino with a cnc shield some movement of axis was possible for 10 minutes & then stopped.
    Subsequent inspection showed...
  4. Re: STATUS PROBLEM with 3018, woodpecker, Grbl controller,

    [QUOTE=winson2769;2229598]hi did you solve your problem?

    I have replaced the Woodpecker board with an Arduino
    & CNC shield. :devious:
  5. Re: Woodpecker CNC 3018 issue - all axes locked

    Thanks John-100. As usual a picture is worth a thousand words!
    Is there a simple test to check the choke without removing it?
    WT
  6. Re: Woodpecker CNC 3018 issue - all axes locked

    Does the choke (square grey component marked 470) solder to the PCB or push into a socket?
    Thanks WT
  7. Re: STATUS PROBLEM with 3018, woodpecker, Grbl controller,

    Thanks hfjbuis for your various comments to help solve my problem.
    As mentioned my original problem (stated in first post) needs to be solved first.
    WT
  8. Re: STATUS PROBLEM with 3018, woodpecker, Grbl controller,

    Installed Arduino IDE. Selected port Com3 & proper baud rate.
    Selected board as Arduino Uno (no woodpecker v.9 is shown in list to choose from)
    I do not see an Arduino reset button?
    Serial...
  9. Re: STATUS PROBLEM with 3018, woodpecker, Grbl controller,

    Tried Coolterm download but it say an MS runtime file is missing so install again. Same response after 3rd install. Then shows a MS download site, but will not go to proper location but rather to a...
  10. Re: STATUS PROBLEM with 3018, woodpecker, Grbl controller,

    Thanks for reply above.
    I am using GRBL v0.9 that came on a disc with my machine.
    Plan to change to V1.1
    Anyone have other hints?
  11. STATUS PROBLEM with 3018, woodpecker, Grbl controller,

    Status is reading "Port Opened" & will not allow Gcode to run or jogging.to be done.
    Need status to read IDLE etc.
    Command line in GRBL control shows lines of Gcode as sent, although when file is...
  12. Re: Z Axis Progress

    Hi Tom,

    Yes, the transfer bearings on the underside of the torch plate do actually ride on the work surface.
    This works quite well & in posts #184 & 281 there is additional information you might...
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    Re: Free Plasma Table Plans

    Plans can be downloaded from post #1 on page 1, as well as elsewhere,

    Reading the various posts will do a lot to help your project.
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    Sticky: DXF from photo

    Welcome to CNC Zone! :wave:

    It was a challenge & did take some play time to get the file as posted.

    -First put the picture into my Kodak software to convert to black & white, then changed the...
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    Sticky: Web Gusset

    Depending on your use, this might be suitable or need more mods. :eek:

    WT
  16. Software

    Hi MecatronicsBoy,

    Welcome to CNC Zone!:wave:

    The software used to control the plasma table is MACH 3.

    Thanks for your interest.

    WT
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    Sticky: 57 Chev

    This 57 Chev DXF is a line drawing suitable for routing, etching, etc.

    For plasma or laser, modifications would be required.
  18. Still Working Well

    Six plus years & this table, with chain drives, continues to produce high quality results. :banana:

    Large dolphins are 22" long & smaller ones are 1/2 scale.
    Files are modified versions of...
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    Sticky: Combine/Grain Harvester

    The attached might harvest your grain.
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    Sticky: Uploads to other site

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    It seems fair that credit should be given to the original file creator/poster when uploaded to another site.
    For the most part, the files are not licensed.
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    Sticky: Piano Keyboard

    Might work for sign. ;)
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    Sticky: Treble Clef

    This treble clef might work on the sign.
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    Hi Dustin, Yes, my machine is still up & running...

    Hi Dustin,
    Yes, my machine is still up & running for artwork etc.
    I have had some recent issues which have kept me away from it for a while.

    Most of what I do would fit into a much smaller...
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    Nice Creations

    Dustin,
    Looks as if you are back to having fun again!
    A bad ground can bite your b**t :tired: even when everything else is set correctly.
    Thanks for the update & enjoy your new Thermal Dynamics...
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    Worthwhile Idea!

    Dustin,

    A skirt should be a good addition, to work as you suggest.
    The sparks that skip sideways across the surface of material being cut are actually tiny metal particles. They certainly do...
  26. Cell will not connect to that #.

    Cell will not connect to that #.
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    Sticky: DFX Plugin Location

    See post #3175
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    Sticky: Book

    A thin little book.
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    Sticky: Try link below. ...

    Try link below.



    http://www.thewinfieldcollection.com/product/6014/All_Yard_Garden
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    Sticky: Picture Uploading

    See post #3433 & the photos attached.

    They should both help with picture uploading .
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