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    Re: v26 can you scale based on a measurement?

    makes sense...great thx
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    v26 can you scale based on a measurement?

    bodcad v26
    Is there a way to scale all selected dxf based on a measurement.

    For example, I have a dxf imported and I know that the exact measurement i need for one specific circle in the...
  3. Re: Contour Ramp Cut in wood - solutions/alternatives

    will just have to give it a go and see what works best, just thought I would ask around first and see if anyone had solutions that worked for them.

    Depth of cut on the continuous contour ramp cut...
  4. Re: Contour Ramp Cut in wood - solutions/alternatives

    Yes, 1/8 is what i need to use and downcut because it causes less tear out and better finish.
  5. Contour Ramp Cut in wood - solutions/alternatives

    Hi,

    Looking to improve my profile cuts in wood. I'm cutting these parts (1cm thick poplar stock) using a continuous contour ramp cut using a 1/8" downcut bit. As you can see the part is narrower...
  6. Re: DIY machine having issues...stepper motors the issue??

    cutting my re exported file again no problem...so weird...
    a cable issue? dunno...i moved my cables so they weren't dangling off the connectors like they have been for years but supported...
  7. Re: DIY machine having issues...stepper motors the issue??

    crap...it happened again today....i'm really at a lose as to what to do or how to trouble shoot this...
    will try re exporting my gcode...but dont see it being that as it never happens the same...
  8. Re: DIY machine having issues...stepper motors the issue??

    there is a fan on one end of my controller box that houses the power supply and the gecko...and two filtered fan covers...one on the other end and one on top
  9. Re: DIY machine having issues...stepper motors the issue??

    i ran the file today after blowing everything out and it worked...so just dust messing everything up?? ..fingers crossed
  10. Re: DIY machine having issues...stepper motors the issue??

    nothing changed on the machine itself or its setup...worked fine before...
    Will see if the dust theory works...?
  11. Re: DIY machine having issues...stepper motors the issue??

    ok...next theory...Dust?!
    opened up my controller box and my computer...it was pretty dusty....blew it all out good...
    ran my small file again and worked fine...will try my normal file tomorrow and...
  12. Re: DIY machine having issues...stepper motors the issue??

    thats why its the strangest thing...i just ran an alternate file, worked first time...tried my original file and back to this alternate file...and this strange stuff happening...so it can't be the...
  13. Re: DIY machine having issues...stepper motors the issue??

    swapped the motor...i ran a different similar file...worked ok....then i ran the same file i usually do and was watching it...at some point it started doing weird stuff that not in the code...on one...
  14. Re: DIY machine having issues...stepper motors the issue??

    any ideas on how to trouble shoot and narrow things down??
    driver is a gecko 540....figured I'd start with the motor as thats a quick things to do...
  15. DIY machine having issues...stepper motors the issue??

    Hi,

    I just started having this issue with my machine...wondering if the stepper motors could be the cause...i've tried three cuts of the same file i've always used...at some point in the routine...
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    V26 Profile toolpath display bug

    Recently had an issue with a profile toolpath. I had a 2d spline with a slight arch on two sides..when computed the path was showing as linear segments rather than a smooth line.

    Tried rebuilding...
  17. Re: Motor Acceleration...whats a good value to have?

    okay..thx.
    I'm just cutting wood and generally never run it faster that 70 ipm. So will keep it as is I guess. Even when watching some of Ger21 videos on your machine the accel seemed slower that...
  18. Motor Acceleration...whats a good value to have?

    Motor Acceleration...whats a good value to have?

    I have nema 23 270oz motors on my machine. Image attached of current acceleration on all motors.

    Was wondering what others have for their...
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    v26 drag knife support?

    I have v26 is there options for using a drag knife and adding corner actions??

    if not, is there free software out there for doing this?

    thx
  20. Re: Bosch Colt 1hp palm router...spindle equivalent?

    wasnt worried about brushes....bearings more than anything....but yah, can just replace reasonably cheap and easy when the time comes...
  21. Re: Bosch Colt 1hp palm router...spindle equivalent?

    well noise and running longer cut times....i don't do that often but there's been a few times it been running almost 2hrs straight on a 3d finish pass

    guess i'll wait til the bearings explode..ha
  22. Re: Bosch Colt 1hp palm router...spindle equivalent?

    yah....looks like i'll have to stick with the colt for now... was just thinking about down the line...but that would require a new machine for me...or at least rebuilding the gantry...it has...
  23. Re: Bosch Colt 1hp palm router...spindle equivalent?

    ok thanks....weight on those would be somewhat equivalent too??

    specs say 3.3 lbs on it...for the colt

    looks like spindles 800watt are around double the weight ... :(
  24. Bosch Colt 1hp palm router...spindle equivalent?

    Bosch Colt 1hp palm router...spindle equivalent?

    currently running the colt router...was wondering if anyone has knowledge of a spindle equivalent in weight and power, etc.

    Don't want to put...
  25. Re: How to scale a dxf drawing to the right size based off an element?? v26

    tried it...didn't work..will have to scale it
  26. Will give that a go thx..

    Will give that a go thx..
  27. How to scale a dxf drawing to the right size based off an element?? v26

    Hi,

    How do I go about scaling a dxf file to right size I need, it is currently much too large.
    As an example, I know that the holes on it are 1/4" diameter, but measured they are 6.35".

    So can...
  28. Another Master Desay xp 380p issue - Velocity Control

    Another Master Desay xp 380p issue - Velocity Control

    For as long as i've had this plotter...the velocity control on the plotter itself does not do anything...I can set it to 1cm/sec or 30cm/sec...
  29. Re: v26 how to add taper mills to planar finish in 3axis strategy??

    wood project, scrolls/filigree details...I did it in the past with a standard ball mill....but would have rather used a taper mill for it...
    I could just run it with a taper mill and it will...
  30. Re: v26 how to add taper mills to planar finish in 3axis strategy??

    guess i'll have to try setting up my hack method and see if its simulates correctly...not sure if it will since technically it will be an arbor (in place of the cutting tool to fake it...) ..so not...
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