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    Re: Clearpath Servo Sizing

    >>Are there ready-made control systems for these servos that are preconfigured for Avid? If not, how did you do yours?

    You may get better responses with a new thread since it's a new question, but...
  2. Re: Videos of my 'Almost Perfect' CNC Router with DIY ATC

    I hadn't watched them either when I commented, since I know it's a ton of effort just to make the videos. But what he's done is a whole other level of engineering. The OP has a pneumatically actuated...
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    Re: Spindle cooling

    I have a 2.2kw spindle and a pump circulating water from a 22quart commercial food storage container (this one https://amzn.to/3AlpLkH)
    It's hard to answer your question as the heat put out will be...
  4. Re: Videos of my 'Almost Perfect' CNC Router with DIY ATC

    Thanks for putting in all the work to make those videos! [emoji119]

    Sent from my SM-G781U1 using Tapatalk
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    Re: VFD cable too big for connector

    Fair enough. I've seen in many places the guidance that a shield only needs connecting at one end if a system is properly grounded at both, but it's hard to know who is an expert and undoubtedly...
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    Re: VFD cable too big for connector

    FMX tough drive 3hp vfd. BTW any chance you could repost your Mitsubishi pdf? I'd love to check it out but all of my pdf readers say it's corrupted...
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    Re: VFD cable too big for connector

    Maybe I misunderstood the above comment saying "the shield must be connected at both ends" but I can tell you my vfd manual (and many other texts I've found) are very clear not to do this.
    You...
  8. Re: 4' x 8' DIY CNC Router Build with high tolerance Z Axis

    I think some obvious points you already know are to use very high precision ball screws (they come in various grades), use no backlash ball nuts, run low pitch screws so your steppers or servos have...
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    Re: CNC Router project ElCheapo 4x4

    I love the spirit of this build! [emoji122]
    And your English is great. Don't worry about it. And I love that you're just digging in and not being too precious about everything.
    The one design...
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    Re: Clearpath Servo Sizing

    You said it has 20mm ballscrews?! I was asking about pitch (is that diameter you posted, instead?). Ger21 might know something I don't, and I certainly appreciate his input, but I don't agree with...
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    Re: Clearpath Servo Sizing

    Using CPM-SDSK-3411S-ELS with my Avid benchtop pro 2x3, which is at least similar in that it's a ballscrews driven gantry cnc. Tons of power but you'd need a different model depending on what your...
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    Re: Ballscrew help?

    Not sure if I missed what controller you're using but as an example, with Centroid you just type a different number into the "motor revs per inch/mm" spot for those axes. Super easy!

    Sent from my...
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    Re: New to forum. Looking for advice.

    [emoji106]

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    Re: New to forum. Looking for advice.

    Craig I totally agree with a lot of what you said but I don't get the impression the OP is ready to dive in to the level of complexity that the other options entail and given the AVID's construction...
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    Re: New to forum. Looking for advice.

    No build log/page. With enough research you can figure it out but to be honest if you don't have a basis of understanding on power, switching, relays, signal and power distribution, etc there will be...
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    Re: New to forum. Looking for advice.

    I hear ya... FB is bad news for many reasons though sadly there's a lot of info there you're asking about.

    At any rate hope this helps.......
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    Re: New to forum. Looking for advice.

    Heya! I have a bench top pro with clearpath servos and a custom electronics box I built. You might consider joining the avid cnc Facebook group. This question comes up every few weeks and I even...
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    Re: Nema 34 Servo with 3/8" shaft

    Oh man sorry to hear that. So brutal when what should be a simple procedure turns into a massive research and sourcing project. [emoji1751]

    Sent from my SM-G781U1 using Tapatalk
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    Re: Nema 34 Servo with 3/8" shaft

    You can get the clearpath nema 34 clearparh servos with a shaft of that size. They aren't steppers but are drop in replacements for steppers of you want another option...

    They are more expensive...
  20. Re: Coupling Clearpath Servos to Benchtop Pro

    I'm just using the Oldham couplers that came with my Avid and there's no problem at all with slippage on the clear path shafts. I chose the largest diameter shafts to give it the most surface area...
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    Re: Avid Benchtop Pro 2424 Clearpath Servos

    Good thread, team. :)
    First off, maxmeaker, are you sure your drive is set to 100% torque limit in the clearpath firmware? I'm also surprised it's having issues keeping the z axis up, partcularly...
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    Re: Avid Benchtop Pro 2424 Clearpath Servos

    Howdy! I have a benchtop pro 3x2 with clearpaths and I'm using 4 CPM-SDSK-3411S-ELS motors. It works great and I don't have any issues. Ballscrews are all 10mm pitch btw so speed isn't a problem.
    I...
  23. Re: PRO4848 Build Advice, Opinions and Recommendations

    I built my own control system around the Centroid Acorn and highly recommend it. They make actual serious cnc controls so they know what they're doing. Also very robust support forums, etc. Not a...
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    Re: Cyclone Dust Seperator

    This may not be relevant since it won't run from a shop vac but I love my Oneida Super Dust Deputy. It catches even the finest powder plus obviously chips and such so very little goes out the outlet....
  25. Re: Considering Avid Pro to cut thin sheet Aluminum

    Yes, totally can cut aluminum (as many YouTube videos will show) and I've got clearpath nema 34 servos on my avid benchtop pro, though I did my own electronics.

    Sent from my SM-G960U using...
  26. Re: Looking for a ATC spindel & Drive, Any recommendations ???

    Check out the one from cncdepot! USA made...

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    Re: BenchTop Pro or Base Model?

    I just got my Benchtop Pro running a few weeks ago and still tweaking and learning the ropes. Very satisfied but can't really answer your question because i think you need to hear from people that...
  28. Re: Shapeoko, V-Carve or Onefinity? Here is what I decided...

    I find the avid Facebook group a lot more chatty and congratulatory, if that's what youre looking for [emoji4]
    Should be a super fun machine! Just got my last of the benchtop pro parts a week ago...
  29. Re: Inconsistent Linear Motion On Pro Router

    Also is this a new install of centroid? Make sure your ballscrew compensation is set to 0! It's settable at various positions which would explain the inconsistency you're seeing.

    Sent from my...
  30. Re: Inconsistent Linear Motion On Pro Router

    Are you sure your clearpath aren't missing step signals from the acorn here and there? I just set up an avid benchtop pro with acorn and clearpaths too and until I bridged the - and + of the step...
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