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Interesting that it's being sold overseas yet it's not listed on the Gecko website.

I built my first machine 3 years ago using LinuxCNC. I had no experience with Linux but found it quite easy to setup using the liveCD. I run it on a an old P4 machine with no problems. Now I have...

I'm not sure about that one. The ones I've used have filters for specific chemicals. The Lowes link you sent is for Florrisant, MO. Do you live in the St. Louis area? If you do, I would call HPI (a...

Thanks for all the replies.
Luthier- I would like to hear more about your work but it seems you do not have your PM enabled.

I am a luthier with a CNC router but lacking in 3d modeling skills. I am seeking someone to create 3d models for archtop instruments as well as necks. I can supply dxf files of all appropriate...

The raised effect is a common optical illusion. The same thing happens with photos of moon craters making them appear as bumps rather than depressions.

The parallel port emulation is to retain compatibility with his line of motion control boards.

I don't mean to burst your bubble but LinuxCNC on the Raspberry may indeed be "Pi in the sky" for the a while. I have been following Jon Elson's (of Pico Systems) progress on adapting the...

I really have not understood the point of running these machines on low powered microprocessors when you still need a computer as a user interface and you give up so much functionality. If the size...

No, I was lucky and it worked just fine with no effort on my part. So now I'm looking for another to keep as a spare. My strategy has always been to stay at least one generation behind the state of...

Wouldn't ya know, just 2 weeks after I plop down $600 for V-carve Pro I find an open source solution! Great work Scorch!

I am designing a single axis linear positioning system and am considering using servos as opposed to steppers. My question is will a servo provide sufficient holding torque or will a brake need to be...

I intend to use this transformer to power a linear positioning system. I need ~2A @24V.
Comparing this transformer to another 50VA I have I'm guessing it is more than adequate based on weight. So...

Thanks Al. There's a lot to digest there for a newbie such as myself but if I understand what I have read I will need to obtain or build a constant current source. Any suggestions on that?

I have some used transformers that may be useful for power supplies but I have no way of determining what current they are rated for. Any ideas?

It seems the setup most guys are using these days is the Intel D510MO with an SSD. If you search the threads on Gmane Loom you can find a lot of talk about this setup. Of course you can do like I did...

Khalid- Your keypad looks great. What sort of overlay will you use over the keys?

The only software I'm aware of that could come close to that is EMC2 which has a capability of coordinated control of 9 independent axes. Since it is open source and well documented you may be able...

Are these to be independent axes?

I'm sure you're right. But for now I can't wait to get my hands on one!

I guess the question most here are asking is "how will these be of use on my CNC machine?". I use EMC2 and I'm fairly certain its architecture would not be compatible without a major rework. Not sure...

I DO have an application for such a drive but it is for a single axis. So when will the individual drives be available?

You could do it with a 555 timer (a <$1 part at Radio Shack). You can find circuit details here: Linistepper "4 AXIS / 555 / PWR" kit

What drives are you using?

I have the same Hitachi router and experienced similar results. I bought the Precise Bits collet set specifically for using very small endmills (0.02") for inlay work but found they made a noticeable...

Check out this site for 297 unipolar driver: PMinMO.com

Thanks Al. I think I will contact Arturo at CNC4PC about this. He was very helpful when I set up my system. I'm definitely not an expert in electronics but I wonder if maybe a resistor could be...

Yes, all the electronics in my control box run from a common 5v supply.

I'll have to check on the charge pump/watchdog. I'm still trying to figure out the "why" of this situation, though. The relay turns on with a high signal so which should go low when the computer is...

I'm hoping someone can give me an explanation/solution for my problem.
I have a gantry router running EMC2 with a CNC4PC C10 breakout board.
My router is controlled with a solid state relay. This...