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  1. Re: Anyone Familiar with the Maxsine EP1 Servo Amp

    Thanks Guys. I'll have a look at the manual and make some (small) adjustments. I was hoping for a software interface to laptop access. Much easier for me to understand that way. Have a good labor...
  2. Anyone Familiar with the Maxsine EP1 Servo Amp

    My x-axis servo sings to me after startup. I've dampened the servo amps on my router (Gecko's) but never attempted to tune the maxsines on the Novkon. I downloaded the manual and was immediately...
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    Re: Stepper-Driven Power Drawbar

    Hey John.
    I'm using 30# of air on my small cylinder. The socket is a 6 point mounted to the 100:1 planetary gear box. I don't use a stepper motor just a simple dc motor (750) series powered by a...
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    Re: Stepper-Driven Power Drawbar

    The Novakon design features a spindle lock works with a simple hall effect sensor to sense a magnet located in the locking collar when it is aligned with the pin/collar slot. The VFD roates the...
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    Re: Stepper-Driven Power Drawbar

    Take a look at the old thread for the Novakon Power drawbar. I think the title is something like Novakon Torus Pro as a production machine. The PDB design that Ray created for Novakon was (at least...
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    Re: T-Slot covers

    Looks like a simple idea. Want to share the stl file for them? Many thanks.
    Bill
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    Re: Pathpilot on a Torus Pro

    Thanks Nixxk. That is a load of upgrades. I finally got 2.8.3 up and running yesterday. So back in service (I hope). Lesson learned, I'm going to take all the applicable files, place them on a...
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    Pathpilot on a Torus Pro

    Hey Folks;
    After a week of trying to get my Tours Pro Servo back on the air I finally decided that the most timely fix was to reinstall Pathpilot. I'm up and running on 2.0 but want to upgrade to...
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    Re: Pathpilot Installaiton

    Well, I kinda got it running again. Only on Pathpilot 2.0. I plan on upgrading later but after 2 days, I'm tired of messing with it. On the re-install, I somehow had some files mixed up with my...
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    Re: Pathpilot Installaiton

    Thanks metalmayhem!y
    I read about the battery and changed mine out with no change in the problem. I tested the battery with a VOM and it tested good for voltage so who knows. I started my...
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    Pathpilot Installaiton

    Hey Folks.
    When I tried to boot up my pro this morning, the pathpilot controller started up with the splash screen then went straight to the safe to turn off screen. Tried several times to reboot,...
  12. Sticky: Re: WidgitMaster's Largest Steel Router Table Project 9ft x 5ft x 8" Water Cooled Spi

    Widgit;
    It makes me glad that you're still creating these works of art. God bless our soldiers past, present and future.
    As our beloved country goes to hell in a hand basket, we can look at our...
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    Re: Stl for gunstock

    Grabcad has some stocks for download. I've never been able to find a suitable model for a remington 700 but still have hope. Good luck.
    Bill
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    Re: best laser engravers

    Fiber lasers do indeed engrave. Just look at some of the 1911 slides that have been engraved by laser. Fiber lasers can also be used to cut metals although slow as compared to other methods.\
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    Re: Torus Pro Tool Changer

    Wake up dead horse!!!
    Ok guys. Still have automatic tool changing on my mind. Does anyone working with a Torus Pro have a automatic tool changer of any design installed. The larges hurdle (at...
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    Re: Yet another Pendant

    Scott;
    Are you going to market these??? I'm still using the stock tormach unit on my Torus Pro with pathpilot. If you decide to market, put me down for one!
    Many Thanks.
    Bill
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    Re: Yet another Pendant

    Pendant looks promising. On the conversion subject (hope you don't mind the question), are there plans or conversion kits available for the griz lathe? I have a 9 inch that is a prime candidate but...
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    Re: Power Supply for PDB

    Thanks Folks!
    That was the information I was looking for. I was concerned by the maximum current since the PDB controls is designed with a 50 amp controller in it. I searched fleabay and found a...
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    Power Supply for PDB

    Wake up Novakon Forum!!!
    A question.
    I'm looking for the model number of the power supply that is supplied with the Novakon tool changer. I've read somewhere that it is sized to also provide power...
  20. Sticky: Re: WidgitMaster's Largest Steel Router Table Project 9ft x 5ft x 8" Water Cooled Spi

    Widgit;
    Are your still hand painting your work? It appears to be a difficult task but the end items are fantastic. Have a happy holiday all.
    Bill
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    Re: PathPilot 2.8.3 on Torus

    sagreen;
    I would appreciate the files if convenient. Sure I'd give it another shot just to stay current. Have a great day.
    Bill
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    Re: PathPilot 2.8.3 on Torus

    SAGREEN
    I am still using an older (sub 2.0) on my Pro but when trying to install the 2.0 I could not get the tool table to work. It would zero out after cycling the controller so after a week of...
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    Re: Torus Pro Tool Changer

    I was under the impression that Ray designed and manufactured the tool changer for Novakon. I know he did the PDB for them. There is an old thread titled something like Novakon Torus Pro a...
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    Re: Torus Pro Tool Changer

    No it will not work with a fork design carousel.
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    Re: Torus Pro Tool Changer

    I do have to agree that the design was a bit overly designed. The creator is very talented with this type of endeavor though! I loved the power drawbar design and actually have home built a very...
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    Re: Torus Pro Tool Changer

    The double motion is a function built in to (I think) make sure the tool holder is pushed tight against the carousel for grabbing by the locking mechanism. The actual retention of the holder is a...
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    Re: Torus Pro Tool Changer

    Thanks Guys for the reply.
    I'm interested in the method of capturing the tool holder in the carousel. Instead of the traditional fork capture (more common design - used by the system upnorth is...
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    Torus Pro Tool Changer

    Is anyone using the Novakon tool changer that Ray designed? I'm not fond of his arm design buy the tool carousel and tool holders are impressive. The only thing I can't figure out from the picture...
  29. Sticky: Re: WidgitMaster's Largest Steel Router Table Project 9ft x 5ft x 8" Water Cooled Spi

    Good to see you posting again Widgit. Been awhile. Great work but that's the norm.
    Bill
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    Re: Is Novakon still in business?

    Upnorth;
    Yes I could make one but for the price, I would rather purchase one. They are not hardened but still a pain to make.
    Bill
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