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  1. Resurrecting this thread because the Z drive on...

    Resurrecting this thread because the Z drive on my 3-axis Xylotex died last night. Pins A and A- are shorted to Vbb and Gnd. I believe just the Z axis IC is shot and shorting pins internally. Does...
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    PyCam in Windows cannot open SVG files

    I am starting this thread to bring attention to the fact that PyCam is not able to open SVG files when installed on WinXP SP3. Using all available documentation and recommendations on the official...
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    Scorch - I've been using F-engrave as one of the...

    Scorch - I've been using F-engrave as one of the first test carves on the DIY 3-axis CNC I built. The letters come out great (Gothic fonts look fantastic) and it's been a breeze to use so far. I'm...
  4. PyCam does not open SVG files in Windows XP

    I am resurrecting this thread to bring attention to the fact that PyCam is not able to open SVG files when installed on WinXP SP3.

    I have made multiple posts on the SourceForge forum and have...
  5. Hey Glidergider, I've been following this thread...

    Hey Glidergider, I've been following this thread with much interest since it looks like you and I are getting JGROs built almost in parallel. For the alignment blocks and antibacklash assemblies I...
  6. Thread: Material???

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    Well your biggest problem is going to be that the...

    Well your biggest problem is going to be that the plan dimensions are for 3/4" thick MDF so you will have to take that into account when using a thinner material - I assume you're not using 3/4"...
  7. Well I finished all the 0.75" parts this weekend....

    Well I finished all the 0.75" parts this weekend. The HDPE machines beautifully, it barely heats at all unlike some other plastics. I got great smooth straight cuts using a radial arm saw, and...
  8. Finally making progress & HDPE info

    Well, I had to shelve this project for a while but I'm back on track and I've got most of my MDF cut and tapped. The next thing to do is cut all the HDPE!

    I bought mine directly from...
  9. Request fulfilled: RFQ - HDPE parts for JGRO CNC Design

    Edit: Request has been fulfilled. Thank you for the replies!
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    Hi all, I've finally started construction on the JGRO open source...
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    Answering myself

    OK, well I finally managed to cobble together the right search terms and found a good page describing the ABEC scale at http://www.skatelog.com/bearings/abec.htm

    Basically ABEC-1 is the worst and...
  11. HDPE alignment blocks & antibacklash nuts request

    Is there anyone who is offering for sale the HDPE/delrin alignment blocks and antibacklash nuts for the JGRO design? In older threads I see Joe used to sell sets of these to people but I don't see...
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    I'm hunting for bearings myself right now and...

    I'm hunting for bearings myself right now and also a bit confused by offerings on ebay. I know the idea is to go for generic skate bearings but most list as ABEC-7 or -8 or -9. None of the listings...
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