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    Re: KRMx01 and LinuxCNC

    Mike,



    Glad to know that the KRMx01 is still going strong. I have got several emails about my build over the last year.



    You know how life goes, you get so far then something else gets...
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    Re: Dinosaur skeleton, and other models, DXF files.

    Hello josibadaro

    My email is joeh at threerivershospital dot com Can you send the dvd or provide a link to download?

    Thanks,

    Joe
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    Re: My KRMx01 Build Log located at myheap.com

    Mason,

    Thanks for pointing out the problem. I recently upgraded my site to Joomla 3 from Joomla2.5 and in an effort to fix some of my breadcrumb issues I managed to break some links. I went...
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    Re: My KRMx01 Build Log located at myheap.com

    Michael,

    I didn't think about that. I have the KRMx02 book. I will take a look when I get home this evening.

    Great page you have there on your site about the subject. You gave me some meat...
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    Re: KRMx01 and LinuxCNC

    Not sure if this is a dead post or not but I am running mine with LinuxCNC (EMC2) and cover what I done to set it up. As I apply upgrades to the machine, I will explain those configs as well.

    Joe
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    Re: Cant find router mounts for the KRMx01

    Don't know what is going on with k2cnc.com, but they do have a facebook page. Maybe you can contact them that way. I done a whois on the domain and it does not expire till 2018. When doing an...
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    Re: My KRMx01 Build Log located at myheap.com

    Thanks Michael, it has been a great project to build and has allowed me to spend some quality time with my son that otherwise I may not have had. Thanks for designing it!

    Well, for the rest of...
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    Re: Stepper Motors

    Sorry Michael. I didn't realize you already posted this information.

    Joe
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    Re: Stepper Motors

    If you are using the anti-backlash nuts from cncrouterparts, you will need to modify your build slightly because they are not a direct replacement for the original nut. You can see what I done to...
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    Re: My KRMx01 Build Log located at myheap.com

    Hello everyone,

    It has been a while since I have posted but I have been busy with other things and the cold has kept me out of the shop. Additionally, I had to upgrade my site as Joomla 2.5.x is...
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    Re: My KRMx01 Build Log located at myheap.com

    Hello all,

    Added the X-Beam braces upgrade to the Krmx01. You can read about it by going to X-Axis Braces

    Was cutting more links out for the dragon cable this evening using the Air Exchanger...
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    Re: My KRMx01 Build Log located at myheap.com

    Hello everyone!

    Still working on the KRMx01 CNC Machine. I have couple of updates to share with you.

    First, after doing a little bit of cutting on the machine, testing things out. I decided...
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    Re: My KRMx01 Build Log located at myheap.com

    Hello all,

    We have added a clamping table to our KRMx01 CNC build. I was not able to get the SlotWall that Michael Simpson calls out in his upgrade book, so i made my own. You will fins all the...
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    Re: My KRMx01 Build Log located at myheap.com

    Hello everyone!

    Well the basic machine is finished and running under LinuxCNC. WOO HOO!!!

    If you are interested, the last of the basic build can be read at CH14 - Finishing the KRMx01

    I...
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    Michael,

    I have the drawings for the limit switch parts and I am close to getting ready to make them. I am wanting to know, what is the thickness of the plastic you designed them around? Is it...
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    Re: My KRMx01 Build Log located at myheap.com

    Hello all,

    Another update to the build. I have installed the motors on the machine with the completion of CH13 - Installing Stepper Motors

    This chapter is short and sweet. Only ran into a...
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    Re: My KRMx01 Build Log located at myheap.com

    Hi Folks!

    Not seeing any replies or comments on this thread so am not sure anyone is reading it. But I will march on!

    I have completed the LinuxCNC 2.6.3 on Debian Wheezy installation and...
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    Re: My KRMx01 Build Log located at myheap.com

    Hi Everyone,

    It has been a bit since I have posted. My wife had surgery so I have taken a break from building the machine. I am back at it now though. We have completed the electronics for the...
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    Re: My KRMx01 Build Log located at myheap.com

    Hey all,

    Another update. Just finished building the computer rack into the KRMx01 Stand that will serve to hold the computer and electronics of the machine. I called this chapter 10.1 even...
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    Re: My KRMx01 Build Log located at myheap.com

    Hi Everyone,

    I have finished installing the lead screws and my modified bearing blocks work just fine, although I did have some issues with clearance on the Z-Axis nuts that required me to put yet...
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    Re: My KRMx01 Build Log located at myheap.com

    Hey folks,

    Just finished doing the Bearing blocks and motor mounts for the KRMxo1 CNC. You can check out the build for this by going to CH9 - Motor Mounts

    Because the replacement nuts are...
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    Re: My KRMx01 Build Log located at myheap.com

    Hello all,

    Well I have finished the Z-Carriage and have it installed and adjusted. Had a bit of an issue with the 1-1/2" bolts interfering with the Z-Rails, but was able to move them out of the...
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    Re: Dinosaur skeleton, and other models, DXF files.

    It really depends on the puzzle in question in my experience and how it goes together. Where two pieces go together the gap is covered but can affect how other pieces go together. In my limited...
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    Re: My KRMx01 Build Log located at myheap.com

    Hey everyone,

    For those of you who are following my build, I have finished the X-Carriage assembly. I have detailed it on my webpage if you would like to check it out.

    CH7 - X-Carriage

    As...
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    Re: My KRMx01 Build Log located at myheap.com

    Hello all,

    Just an update. I finished the chapter on the X-Beam and have it posted at CH6 - X-Beam for anyone interested in reading about it.

    If you are following along you know that I had to...
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    Any luck on getting a KRMx01 Book 3???

    Michael,

    Will you ever put out a book 3 for the KRMx01 machine, or are you too far invested in the other two new machines? (KRMx02 and krmc)

    Regards,

    Joe

    :D
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    Re: Dinosaur skeleton, and other models, DXF files.

    Thank you kindly.

    Joe
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    Re: My KRMx01 Build Log located at myheap.com

    Woo Hoo!!!

    I finished the Y-Carriages and I am ready to start the X-Beam. I had to deviate from the regular build plans because the new anti-backlash nuts ar 0.155" taller than the original nuts....
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    Re: Dinosaur skeleton, and other models, DXF files.

    I would like to have that one myself.
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    Re: My KRMx01 Build Log located at myheap.com

    You explaination make sense to me. I am waiting for the paint to dry on my Y-Carriages now and if I am remembering correct, I have a piece of 1/16" aluminum stock laying about somewhere! I should...
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