Look at either Sheetcam (https://www.sheetcam.com) or Cambam (CamBam CNC Software).
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Look at either Sheetcam (https://www.sheetcam.com) or Cambam (CamBam CNC Software).
I'm in the process or building my own plotter/cutter.
Another good over view of a router system with video's would be :
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Looking at building a fabric plotter....approx 40' x 7'. What is max recommended length for a drag chain?
I'm building a fabric plotter/cutter and will be using a a relay with pneumatic valve to control my z axis.
Is it possible to use the z axis direction pin to control the relay? I could use an...
Did you ever change your long makerslide rails? You had mention than you were looking at the Chinese SBR-20 linear slides.
Have you ever looked at the cam plugin extensions for the vector drawing...
I'm looking at options to replace my existing long rail system on my plotter. One option I've looked is using 8020 track with a glued belt and wheels.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpFEsc_YdYk...
Did you ever complete your fabric cutter plotter?
If you completed your machine...what software controller and cam software did you use?
I'm always interested in seeing your new attachments. I wish I had you skill and knowledge about this area...I'm more of an assembler than designer.
I am looking for a blade holder, something...
The entire cutting head seams to be oversized so the spring may in some way helped with the weight or to keep from binding. I've had my cylinder bind when it is not entirely vertical. I would have...
Forgot to post the following video with last post. Shows a green sensor on the tool head stepper motor which I believe might be for homing. Another thing I like about this setup is the use of 8020...
Someone had asked about a cutting head.
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I was reading their blog and thought of this thread. They are using metal sheets for their surface Carlson Design – Decorator Industries: Ultra-Sonic Success. It looks to be held similar to a router...
I saw were you had once looked at a ultrasonic attachment for your machine. Now that the price on the hand held units has come down may have some interest.See image
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Very impressed with your system!
I have an older plotter/cutter that I'm looking to modify. How do you feel that the makerslide would hold up in longer span. (my existing table is 6' x 32')...