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    Re: Open Source V-Carving

    What a star you are - I'll get some half round bits and give it a try :)

    I have a Dremel (rechargeable) and have seen someone mounted something similar on the side of the head, thought this was a...
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    Saw your video - looks interesting, I have a...

    Saw your video - looks interesting, I have a Dremel similar to your engraver, did you ever get around to posting the plans? I might be able to modify them?

    I also have an SX3 which I am currently...
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    Re: Open Source V-Carving

    I think F-Engrave is an outstanding piece of work - and have been inspired to have a go at doing some engraving, I have a metalworking mill (Sieg SX3) - do you think this would be any good for wood...
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    Re: Spindle speed control for SX3...

    Ok - I thought that this might have been the case :(

    I would gladly offer to help but I think this is way beyond my abilities, so I will have to hope for something to happen here or elsewhere...
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    Re: Spindle speed control for SX3...

    I am back to looking at controlling the spindle speed on my SX3 and I found this thread - I realise your last post was a considerable time ago, and am not even sure if you still look at this forum...
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    Re: Spindle speed control for SX3...

    Excellent - look forward to it :)

    Never enough time to do anything, I know just what you mean

    If I can do anything to help please ask, as for me a kit would be better, nice to have a go...
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    Re: Spindle speed control for SX3...

    Hello - I see 'Quazar' has also posted on CNCFusion recently and by looking at his location it seems he has moved now :)

    I am hoping that this project doesn't 'die' as it seems that there are...
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    Re: Spindle speed control for SX3...

    I am starting my SX3 CNC conversion shortly and got excited when I found out that the Little Machine Shop was planning on selling their spindle control board designed for 230v (I am in the UK and the...
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    Couldn't see any hardware DIY kits?

    The completed USB controllers are very expensive...

    Chris
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    Re: Nema 34HST9805-37 and DM860A Driver

    I haven't bought the motors yet but it looks like they are 2 amp 6.4 volt?

    the link on eBay is

    【Year-end Promotions】4axis nema34 stepper motor 878oz.in single shaft CNC Kit | eBay

    but I...
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    Re: Nema 34HST9805-37 and DM860A Driver

    Thank you James, I have sent you an email from the address on your website - basically asking if your driver would be able to work with these motors

    Chris

    (apologies for double post, there is...
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    Re: Nema 34HST9805-37 and DM860A Driver

    Thank you James - I have sent you an email message from the address on your website?

    (Basically asking if your stepper driver would work with these motors, as far as current and voltage is...
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    Re: Nema 34HST9805-37 and DM860A Driver

    Not sure if this thread is too old, but I am looking to CNC my Sieg SX3 mill - and have looked at various suppliers, and also saw this eBay offering from Long's Motors -

    【Year-end...
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    Missing wire?

    You probably already know about this, but there is an SX3 dismantling guide on the ArcEuroTrade website that has a few pictures of the wiring loom?

    Also, there is also a copy of the wiring diagram...
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    Thanks - I am coming to the same conclusion,...

    Thanks - I am coming to the same conclusion, perhaps I will wait for the weekend and get one of my friends to come around and help - or even better, two friends, and I can watch and supervise <g>
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    Hey Rob, I am thinking about buying an SX3 too...

    Hey Rob, I am thinking about buying an SX3 too and have a similar issue to you - access!

    My workshop is a spare room in my (first floor!) apartment - I have an SC4 lathe and managed
    to get this...
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    Hello, I came across your post and wondered if...

    Hello, I came across your post and wondered if you ever finished your conversion project?

    I also have a Sieg SC4 and was wondering what would be involved in carry out this process - your post
    if...
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