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unforntunatly the AV is only outputting 5v too :( should be 10.
seems to be an issue with some of these generic boards..

might need a pwm signal converter and use the 10v on the spindle...

of course, thanks!
It was in the manual, I just didn't make the connection with analogue voltage and AV

the PWM out only outputs 0-5v, the AV is 0-10v.. I should use this into my spindle...

I have a BL-UsbMach-V2.1 breakout board and WS55-220 spindle controller.

I've hooked up the controller to the PWM line (with GND and direction) and all seems to be working well. I haven't...

is there someone in the mach3 settings i can apply the skew factor or is this something I would have to do to the processed gcode? i could easily create a python script to do this, but I hope i can...

I don't have the required adjustment in my old home made router to adjust the bed so it's parallel to the axis. I have a ~2mm difference from one corner to the other diagonal corner (500x500mm)
Is...

they are very good there.. I've only bought fibreglass supplies (polyester resin) but they have heaps there.

I've just got the router out of 1.5 years of storage.. been renovating the house. still...

try FGI in Clayton on centre rd

looks like 2 very nice machines..
if you don't mind sharing, what auctions did you pick em up at?

where is local?

try http://tea.net.au

nice work,

could you explain more on your setup?

the laser cutting was a freeby from a friend :) and it's 6mm

Ive got a very similar setup with the keling motors and 12x3 screw but im using the keling controlers on 24v
I'm having truble getting and speed out of mine and i cant get an tourque

It's been a while since I posted an update..

Most of the router is finished. all the axis' are working. ATM I'm just trying to sort out the stepper motors, they don't have much power at all.
...

well that's no good for me..
lucky it's not hooked up to the router just yet..

Hi all,

Ive just upgarded my EMC2 to the new ubuntu 8.10 (with the internal upgarde manager) and now EMC2 errors on startup and doesnt work

has anyone else tried this??

I'm having the same problem as this.. everything seems correct as the diagrams show.. the motors are getting power when i turn it all on as they lock and i cant turn them, but the estop isn't working...

Thanks for you advice, i see what you mean..
but it's to late to turn back now..

I don't plan on taking big cuts in anything to hard. so I hope it will be alright.

the build is going quite...

Just a quick update on where I am at (been going quite slowly)

The controller box is on its way
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/djmickyg/CNC/24022008.jpg

And I just picked up my box of...

Ive finally gotten it to work!
that you all for your help..

I downloaded 6.06 from the linuxcnc.org site.. and when i ran it, it hung again in the same spot as the EMC installer did, at the...

I hope it works well.. i have the same kit as you with the 425oz motors..

are these the same values for the KL-4030?? I'll be setting this up soon.
thanks

I just found the download on the ubuto site.. i will give that a go and try the manual install.
thanks for your help

thanks for the info..
acondit - I belive i do have more than 256.. the pc did have XP on it before, but i will check that..

Carveone - I have already tried that. the terminal openes up and then...

did u install EMC on a pc with ubuto already on it??

Hi,
I'm having a hard to installing the new EMC live cd...
i am installing on a clean HDD with no other OS on it.

1st I've booted up from the cd and then installed it. once it reboots the load...

Small update.
my design has taken a big turn..
the more i got into designing this router the better i wanted it to be..

So far I have received my motor and controller...

i just found that website. they look alright,
i may be interested in that 900mm.
I'm getting a quote from them, i will see how much it is new first..

thanks for the replies.

there is a Hare & Forbes in Melb too.. might pay them a visit..
the longest size i need is 700 but if 650 is all i can get then may have to shorten it..

I'm having a hard time getting some acme thread and nuts in Australia.

Ive found some well priced ones on use-enco but they want to charge me $400p+h for a $50 total cost!

Does any one know...