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  1. Re: Dual y axis Fail Safe - E stop if 1 fails

    A miniature chain and sprocket can be used to couple the 2 ball screws together. This provides a belt and braces solution.
  2. Re: Conection between a breakoutboard and motor driver

    The BOB may not be identical, but is very close to mine. Please see attached drawings which should give you a model to copy
  3. Thread: Remington

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    Re: Remington

    Hope this works for you
  4. Thread: Honda Logo

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    Re: Honda Logo

    Hope this will help you.
  5. Thread: Help

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    Re: Help

    Hope the attached DXF is acceptable
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    Re: Wiring dilema

    Hi,

    I have uploaded circuit diagrams of how I wired my router. Hope this will help you. Shout if you require further help.

    Kind regards,
    Les
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    Re: dxf convertor for lettering

    Hi,

    Try a small free program called DeskEngrave. I use it extensively and it still works on Windows 7 up.
  8. Re: Compressor starting causes machine fault, suggestions?

    Starting of machines causes the mains voltage to dip and this can cause the power from the power supply to stop being able to provide for sufficient power to drive the steppers. UPS (Uninterruptible...
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    Re: size of a job

    Hi,

    I use CAMBAM to generate my gcode for all projects. CAMBAM will allow you to open gcode files and has a measurement tool which will allow you to measure the project extents. It will also...
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    220972220974 Having220974 a large number of...

    220972220974
    Having220974 a large number of boxes to machine, I made the above 220976jig and used a lever clamp to hold down the work. It was very fast and efficient
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    Sticky: Wooden Clocks

    Hi Dave, try the following website

    Home
  12. Thread: wantai kit

    by Les Bidgood
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    Only a pleasure to try to help. Good luck with...

    Only a pleasure to try to help. Good luck with the build.
  13. Thread: wantai kit

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    The kit works well. Just check for the fault...

    The kit works well. Just check for the fault light on the controllers. If the motors are incorrectly connected the light will come on. Attached are the schematics for the wiring of my router. I...
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    Need Help!- Alibre Express DXF Import

    Hi,

    Thanks for the help so far. I have accepted that I will just have to redraw everything in Alibre to get the 3D illustrations that I want.

    I like the Alibre program, albeit that Draftsight...
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    Hi Victor, Thanks. The problem stay...

    Hi Victor,

    Thanks. The problem stay consistent. I deleted all text and the sections in red. The white is the form that I really need to import. The remainder is to show the position of the...
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    Hi MichaelHenry, Thanks for confirming the...

    Hi MichaelHenry,

    Thanks for confirming the file. My version of Alibre will once again not allow the import of your file.

    I am a pensioner and thus have limited budget. As you probably noticed...
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    Hi Gerry, I have tried to Import into an...

    Hi Gerry,

    I have tried to Import into an existing Alibre drawing but to no avail. Copy from the Draftsight drawing does not work either. Could you try to be a little more specific.

    Thanks for...
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    Hi Osphoto, Herewith a DXF R12 version and the...

    Hi Osphoto,

    Herewith a DXF R12 version and the standard DWG file

    Thanks for the assistance.
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    I have methodically tried all formats of both DWG...

    I have methodically tried all formats of both DWG and DXF available in Draftsight. The error remains the same for all. For a long time I have believed that because the Alibre Express was free that...
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    I have now upgraded my Java, but unfortunately...

    I have now upgraded my Java, but unfortunately the problem remains the exactly same.
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    Alibre Express DXF Import

    Thanks for the fast response. I will update the Java on my machine but drawing the 2D forms in Alibre is just not an option. If you have ever used Draftsight you would know how fast and efficient...
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    Alibre Express DXF Import

    Hi,

    I have been using Alibre Express for some time and enjoy the program for 3D design. For 2D I have been using Draftsight and find this a really good program that is very intuitive.

    I now...
  23. Difference between Leadshine M542 and iCan 2m542

    IK have been using the DQ542MA for the past 6 mo0nths with the 428oz NEMA23 motors and have had no problems. I set the motor current to a modest va;ue and have never had to increase the current up...
  24. Difference between Leadshine M542 and iCan 2m542

    Hi,

    Leadshine are the main manufacturers. Thay have a number of OEM's that have the product rebranded for their own use, This includes Keiling.

    They are providing a quality product.

    Kind...
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    Sticky: Chev Bowtie

    Here is a STL file of the Chev Bowtie I have drawn with the intention of Machining for a 1936 model I started to restore.

    Regards,
    Les
  26. I have built a CNC router and now have to...

    I have built a CNC router and now have to complete the electronics and motor controllers. I was impressed with the TB6560 driver cards as the price is very competitive. To make sure the card was a...
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