584,846 active members*
3,947 visitors online*
Register for free
Login

Search:

Type: Posts; User: htraps

Search: Search took 0.00 seconds.

  1. Replies
    8
    Views
    1,295

    Re: Electric Shocks through the USB plug

    I get shocked through the usb plug from the cnc controller, which will pass that on through the computer if plugged in. Its a laptop on batteries so not plugged in itself.

    I checked the outlet...
  2. Replies
    8
    Views
    1,295

    Electric Shocks through the USB plug

    Hello, I'm now receiving electric shocks through the usb plug coming from my 3040 machine. Is this a known problem? is there some fix to this?

    I first noticed when my computer gave me the shock...
  3. Replies
    2
    Views
    676

    What are "linear guides"?

    On the advertisement for the steel structure 6040 machine it says "* Please contact us if you want Linear guides!". What are these and what significance are they?
  4. Replies
    0
    Views
    261

    Smoothing pass not smooth anymore

    My machine went from producing smooth surfaces to not smoothing the rough cut. Nothing was changes, same g-code same material same PCD endmill I also changed to a HSS endmill to see if it helped but...
  5. Replies
    2
    Views
    614

    Adding collars to endmills?

    How does one set the endmills to the correct depth during tool changes? I require 6mm roughing and 3mm finishing passes.

    I can only think to add collars to the endmill but will that throw off the...
  6. Replies
    1
    Views
    444

    HOLD DOWN CLAMPS FOR 3040?

    Can anyone suggest good hold down clamps that fit the 3040 and presumably the 6040?
  7. Re: Using CNC USB with fusion 360 on 3040 (what g-code?)

    Here's examples of code that works

    -------------------------


    G21
    M3 S14000
    G90
    G1 Z3.810 F228.6
    G0 X7.707 Y54.103
  8. Using CNC USB with fusion 360 on 3040 (what g-code?)

    I'm having great trouble finding a working code using fusion 360. I'm running cnc usb, the only codes I get to work in it are the ones generated through the online Easel program for cutting 2D shapes...
  9. Re: Is there any reasonably priced 3D scanners for use with a 3 axis machine?

    Thankyou, I never actually knew the Kinect could be used. I have one for the xbox one laying about somewhere so I will definitely look into the PC adapter and giving it a go. I had seen the Ciclops...
  10. Is there any reasonably priced 3D scanners for use with a 3 axis machine?

    I'd love a 3d scanner that can be used for carving on a 3040 3 axis machine. "3D scanner" brings up a lot but all seem to be scans for 3d printers or 4 axis machines. I imagine the vast majority use...
  11. Replies
    2
    Views
    836

    Re: Will Mach4 Work On This Chinese 6040

    Post the ad where you bought it from, did it come with any software?

    In mine, it has a parallel to usb cable that connects through to PC with USBCNC software which I bought (it came with a pirated...
  12. Replies
    1
    Views
    529

    Cutting steel with 3040

    I just cut a 16mm hole through 8mm of mild steel with a 1/8" 2 flute endmill. I used a feedrate of 200mm/min and plunge rate of 50mm/min with a 1.5kW spindle, 0.5mm steps on a small 3040 machine....
  13. Replies
    15
    Views
    7,888

    Re: Can this be modeled is Solidworks?

    You likely don't live in Bangladesh. I earn $16hr, its a lot of money to me. It's not dimensionless, I of course provide the face giving all XY and hole positions as well as a top photo with measured...
  14. Replies
    15
    Views
    7,888

    Re: Can this be modeled is Solidworks?

    $5 is the minimum, I'm about to be refunded for over $100 because he couldn't do it, I also payed out over $40 because they worked really hard and wanted to keep trying but it wasn't going anywhere...
  15. Replies
    15
    Views
    7,888

    Re: Can this be modeled is Solidworks?

    I've gone through 3 people on fiverr, none could do it and all had 4.9+ ratings for modelling, one more said "can't be done" and now I've got two more currently trying. No, sculpting is not easy in...
  16. Can someone describe how to sculpt off a predefined face in Fusion?

    I have the faces of the critical dimensions in Fusion 360, but cannot integrate sculpting to shape the rest. I don't understand why I cant just designate a face to sculpt, have it change into a grid...
  17. Replies
    15
    Views
    7,888

    Can this be modeled is Solidworks?

    It's a knife handle, I made the faces in fusion 360 but that program is very weak and illogical when it comes to sculpting. Can solidworks build off these faces and sculpt the top if exported in...
  18. Replies
    4
    Views
    713

    Re: What programs for 3D carving?

    Yeh I did actually download blender before making this post, it was my inspiration for doing so :/ I though it'd be a simple matter of importing the svg extruding it and creating a mesh to shape but...
  19. Replies
    4
    Views
    713

    What programs for 3D carving?

    What programs should I look at for 3D modelling and generating the associated g-code?

    I have 2D cuts down on the CNC USB controlled 3040, but want to try conoured 3 axis 3D carving.

    For 2D I'm...
  20. Replies
    11
    Views
    1,453

    Re: Spindle turning wrong direction!?

    Thanks guys I flipped the black and white wires and it is rotating in the correct direction now.
  21. Replies
    11
    Views
    1,453

    Re: Spindle turning wrong direction!?

    What is the danger? Mine has 4 pin but only 3 are connected.

    Here is pictures inside the box of the spindle that rotates the wrong way. What wires should be changed? Note there is some...
  22. Replies
    11
    Views
    1,453

    Re: Spindle turning wrong direction!?

    Nah I didn't hook the water up, it didn't come with a hose but there is a crappy pond pump. I just did a couple passes over some wood but plumes of smoke stopped that.

    The water switch and...
  23. Replies
    11
    Views
    1,453

    Spindle turning wrong direction!?

    One disaster after another with this awful machine :/

    The spindle is spinning in the wrong direction, I was wondering why it was burning through the wood instead of cutting it. Any ideas on how to...
  24. Replies
    8
    Views
    1,173

    Re: How do i move the spindle with mach3?

    I got it to move by installing the evaluation version of CNC USB, hacked version on disk didn't work. Still interested in getting mach3 to function via usb.
  25. Replies
    8
    Views
    1,173

    Re: How do i move the spindle with mach3?

    I tried pasting the RNRMotion.dll into the plugin folder but pfft "rnr motion card not found!". I hate this thing and I want to smash it. I guess I'll try and find an ancient computer with a parralel...
  26. Replies
    8
    Views
    1,173

    Re: How do i move the spindle with mach3?

    I hit the reset button, made sure the emergency stop button was turned (doesnt seem to do anything anyway). I cant get it to move.

    The parallel to usb cord came with the machine. I've attached pic...
  27. Replies
    8
    Views
    1,173

    How do i move the spindle with mach3?

    OK, I thought I could work this one out myself but nope.

    I installed mach 3 (but haven't bought it yet), I ignored the disk that come with the machine as I have nothing to read it.

    Turned on...
Results 1 to 27 of 27