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    Re: Modular Steel V-Rails for Linear Motion

    Yes I see know...found the link to the website. The design for the 1530 rail...going to be a dual flange design?
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    Re: Modular Steel V-Rails for Linear Motion

    Interesting concept. Rails for the 1.5 series rail can be quite expensive as in my design. What type of material are you planning to use? Material 1/4"?
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    Mach3 soft limits

    Decided to implement soft limits on a new build. Programs made with Cut2D won't start when I have soft limits enabled I get a "softlimit warning...continue? yes/no dialog box with a message of Soft...
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    Almost finished

    Just need to fabricate a top for this one. I decided to do a custom layout for a touchscreen on this build. Also decided to use a few more features with Mach3, but I'm having an issue, I'll post...
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    Here are a few photos of the CnC and a custom...

    Here are a few photos of the CnC and a custom screen specifically for a touchscreen. Away with the keyboard and mouse...:)
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    T-Slots CnC Router

    Hey guys...Frame assembly is nearly complete for the 2nd CnC...I will post photos very soon
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    Fine Line Automation

    Bought some steel track from them in Mid April...took way longer than expected to get the material...almost 2 weeks later I requested to cancel the order a confirmation email was sent that it had...
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    Linear rail and acme screw advice

    Hey guys starting my second build I'm needing some advice on round linear rail. First build I used bearing carriers from CnCRouterParts and they worked fantastic, but always has issues with keeping...
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    On my current machine I use a XL 1/5 .375" poly...

    On my current machine I use a XL 1/5 .375" poly belts with steel cords...R&P is considerably more cost...Guess I'll be sticking with my current design...:)
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    Timing Belt or Rack & Pinion

    Sorry fellas for not posting in awhile. I completed my CnC quite awhile back and have had 0 issues. I'm wanting to build another 2'x4' again and I'm going back and forth between a rack drive system...
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    Question about stepper motor heat

    I had the same identical steppers on all axis's, 3V 3A. 2 on the X. single on the Y and a obviously a single on the Z...:). The Z locked up because of a bad bearing, so I bought a replacement thats...
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    I have been using the Cut2D from Vectric for the...

    I have been using the Cut2D from Vectric for the past couple of weeks. Very easy to use and has alot of features. For the cost I'd recommend it.
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    I got it from here Link...

    I got it from here Link
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    Extrusion CNC is running

    After 6 months in R&D and almost a year to the day since I started purchase the first parts, I am pocketing my entire table surface with a micro fly cutter. It was only .007" out, so I taking a...
  15. Thread: Cut2D 1.5

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    Cut2D 1.5

    Seasoned Cut2D users...Is there a setting I'm missing...I need to cut on just a straight line, but Cut2D informs me that a straight line is not a vector and will be ignored from the tool path, is...
  16. Thread: Cut2D

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    Cut2D

    Before I purchase, I was just wondering what are some opinions of Cut2D??
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    I have a breathing CNC...:)

    I have a breathing CNC...:)
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    It was a machined by a buddy who does it for a...

    It was a machined by a buddy who does it for a living. Still had to pay for the labor though, but at least it was buddy price...:)

    If I had to doit again I would use extrusion from Misumi, there...
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    My bad I thought you were using a parallel port,...

    My bad I thought you were using a parallel port, EPP enables two way communication. TYo my knowledge a serial port already has two communication, but I'll verify that.
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    Make sure you enable EPP - Enhanced Parallel Port...

    Make sure you enable EPP - Enhanced Parallel Port if not already done so.
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    Total project cost including software, machining...

    Total project cost including software, machining costs, and all other related hardware is is topping out around $2200

    I really didn't plan a budget...R&D is hard to budget
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    I should be spinning steppers by the end of next...

    I should be spinning steppers by the end of next week...:)
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    The top is elevated on rails, while the...

    The top is elevated on rails, while the polyurathane is drying. I designed 4" of clearance...:)
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    Got the table top finished this evening and...

    Got the table top finished this evening and ordered the vacuum blower, should be here end of next week
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    After much designing and machining cost here is...

    After much designing and machining cost here is my Z axis assembly
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    Got the electronics shelf mounted...getting closer

    Got the electronics shelf mounted...getting closer
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    Hmmm that is a coincidence...just like lipo cells...

    Hmmm that is a coincidence...just like lipo cells for RC...there are like 3 manufactures that supply the world...It wouldn't suoprise me if they make them and white label them for someone...
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    IC...Is that your original bracket? What's the...

    IC...Is that your original bracket? What's the pitch of that ball screw? 1/2"/rev...
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    Got a photo of the brackets?

    Got a photo of the brackets?
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    Here's an update on the Y axis...Hope the X goes...

    Here's an update on the Y axis...Hope the X goes this well...:banana:
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