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  1. Re: Anybody using GWizard Speeds and Feed Calculator?

    I have the same issue as you, confused on what it is trying to do? Should it not be as simple as entering a particular tool say a 3/8 3 flute flat endmill and I want to run it at 1500 rpm, what are...
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    Re: Mach 3 and tool offsets

    Yes took a bit to wrap my brain around on mach4, be nice if the offset would apply when a different tool # is entered in the program run screen instead of having to go and cycle the toggle height in...
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    Re: Looking for advise

    Well summer flying season is over and back to where I left the conversion last December. Got everything completed concerning the conversion including parts and electronics installed and working to...
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    Re: 3d probe issues

    Posting the solution so it is available to others if they come across this issue.
    Added a 3K resistor between 5V Vcc and Signal wire.
    All working as required.
    Tkx to all for the help.
    randy
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    Re: 3d probe issues

    Looks like there asking for 10k of resistance on the Sig circuit? which I would get if i wired in a 4.7k in series.??
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    Re: 3d probe issues

    Hi, Yes just noticed, still confused on how to make this work, specially if I look at:
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    Re: 3d probe issues

    Was playing with it today not connected to ess
    If I:
    -supply 11 volts to the VCC
    - added a 4.7k resistor between Sig and GRD I have 5V between Sig and Grd
    So in theory, this needs a VCC of 12V ...
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    3d probe issues

    Hi All, another stumbling issue, I dumped the touch plate Idea and went with a 3d probe thinking I would simplify things ?
    Issue I'm having is not enough voltage at the C25 input pin to make Mach4...
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    Re: LMS 3990 conversion to CNC

    Almost there.... Conversion complete, Control complete, Just checking things out to see if they do what there supposed to do, which brings up first question i'm stuck on and why?
    If I fire up the...
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    Re: LMS 3990 conversion to CNC

    Update, Parts are here, control box wiring will get completed this weekend.
    Went with the warp9 Ess and the C25 Bob. 425oz steppers and 860T drivers. 70/12/5 v power supplies.
    Conversion kit looks...
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    Re: Looking for advise

    Well gave up on win7, would have probably been ok if I did not wipe it and reload the software, to many files missing due to no auto update available, so moved onto win10 :) Now on to getting it all...
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    Re: Looking for advise

    Ok have been fighting with windows 7 on the .net crap
    Mach4 finally loaded with the win 7 ultimate, but the ess software refuses to without .net 4.0
    Ultimate has 3.? have found D/L links but they...
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    Re: Looking for advise

    Yes agree, system was wiped, and a fresh install done, nothing on it but the basics.
    I did see your reply craig on the touch screen question I had asked, did purchase a 13" 1080p, nice and thin and...
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    Re: Looking for advise

    Tkx Craig, figured as much, but wanted comforting :)
    Mach refused to load on the premium edition, loaded up a copy of ultimate and all went well. Now to finish the enclosure for the electronics.
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    Re: Looking for advise

    90% of hardware has arrived, dug out some old computers looking for a good donor for this project.
    Knowing Microsoft loves to screw with 3rd party developers unless they get a cut of the mustard, I...
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    Re: Looking for advise

    Agree, but always like to sway on the overkill side. Picked up a switched 1200w /70v, Will be soldering up a power board with some different output voltages to run the accessory powers 5v/12v/24v. If...
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    Re: Looking for advise

    Yes also learning about torque and amp differences in the different wiring possibilities
    Bipolar/unipolar/bipolar serial/Bipolar parallel lol what did I get into :)
    Now in a hunt for a power...
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    Re: Looking for advise

    Thank you for your input Craig.
    Did order the warp9 Ess with the C25 BoB, ordered 80v drivers, also finally found some 425oz steppers @ 1.8 wired parallel, all should be in in a week.
    Appreciate...
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    Re: Looking for advise

    Hi Craig ty for your feedback.
    I'm just trying to put together a half decent home hobby cnc mill, have been using it for 2 years doing small modifications or new parts for my rc addiction.
    Can't...
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    Re: LMS 3990 conversion to CNC

    Update, have ordered the cncconversion Sieg x2d kit, had to modify the Z mounts to the head and will manually do this weekend once I put the mill back together from fitting the 3d printed test parts....
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    Looking for advise

    Have decided to convert my LMS3990 to CnC, and need some experienced advise.
    Have been researching for nearly 5 months now on what will be required.
    Finding a retro kit for the ball screws was the...
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    LMS 3990 conversion to CNC

    Hi All, have found and read a tonne of great info from this forum since I've recently joined, looking for info on others who have converted this LMS 3990 to cnc, unfortunately most of the links are...
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