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So I scanned the thread since I last visited a couple years ago. What's the status Runfa Machine Company and this machine? runfamc.com is no more :( Did the machine ever become a finished product...

This will give you the Java "Wizard" :) (just get the latest, don't worry about the "1.5" comment)

Here is the Java Download

BigJohnT (Linuxcnc.org) has some pretty good tutorials:

Custom GUI Tutorial
GladeVCP Tutorial
PyGTK

No time (or expertise) right now, but look at the MDI widget for a start.

That means the module is already loaded (something is running already). Restart, and/or make sure you don't have any Stepconf/LinuxCNC processes still running. I've seen my fair share of this message...

4 months later, but for thread historical purposes :)
G Code Overview: Polar Coordinates

Well, it's a good thing I have two machines. Now that I have taken a couple weeks to read the "CNC Programming Handbook", I figured it was time to cut some parts...

Even though I bought this mill...

OK, so I got the Y and Z hooked up and started the process of learning how much I don't know ;)
Hell, I spent an afternoon getting the axes configured properly. They all moved up & down / back &...

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G0704 Machine + shipping
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1220.00

Yup, you may. I did, but in the end I'm kinda glad I did. Now the fear is gone ;) Repacking them only takes a few minutes, once you get the hang of it. Honestly, if you get the "ball holder" the...

You may have the same problem I did. If the casting has webbing that covers the bottom of the opening, you may have to remove the ballnut to even slide the screw into position, I did.
As far...

Yes, they assume 2 limit switches for the X and 2 for Y, and an upper for the Z. I'll only use 1 per axis.
RJ45_7 is the problem, if you look at pinout of the RJ45_7 (second picture), it shows "No...

Depending on how accurate you want it. It's not a press fit so "close" is good enough...

1. Square up the part, use an edge detector, and move to the same location you drilled the through hole.
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G0704 CNC Conversion:: It's Alive, boring, yet awesome! - YouTube


So the table is zipping along fast enough that I need to wire up my limits/home sensors. I have a couple questions related to...

All three axis and steppers are mounted. I had a couple gotchas and one screw-up. The X-Axis was too long for the standoffs as shown in the plans. I read a couple other threads, and it looks like "it...

Well, I finally got around to making some parts(from Hoss's plans) to convert the G0704. It's impressive how long some seemingly simple parts take to make... without CNC :)

Nothing earth...

Great work. I missed a ton of your posts! I guess if you don't click on the thread post notifications once in awhile you get unsubscribed :(

I did a dual boot miniITX with a carputer touch screen...

Looking through my past orders. The ones I ordered (which must have come from Hoss's List) are from McMaster Carr. The X and Y are part 59985K18. It looks like it's size "N"(1 1/8") for the X and Y,...

WOW, that Maryland Metrics page hurts my head!

I'll bump this up. My C6 is still in the wrapper... I have the C35/controller working with the steppers, but I haven't started on the machine yet so I haven't started messing with the spindle...

I've read, and am learning, a bunch of stuff. To me there seems to be two extremes when it comes to CNC books: On one hand you have the hobby wood router versions. Very easy to read, understand, and...

Great PID links. A year ago I hadn't even heard of a PID, now everything I do seems need a PID control: robotics sensor tracking, my radiant heating loop designs, even my espresso machine has a PID...

I had dig back through my bookmarks, but the Fluidyne site has an engine table(s)

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Engine Table(s)


On a side note: A great forum post of the history of commercially available vehicles.
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Alright, I wasn't even going to post my "build thread" until I finished everything because I take so long finish stuff. But, the controller came out pretty good, even though I know It'll need a...

A couple questions on this setup: I have (or will have) basically the same setup, except Keling sent me the 8056Ds as a free upgrade?

What is the theory behind choosing half-stepping for this...

The thread is a little old, but just for reference: It sounds like what I just went through. I installed it from the live CD and had the same errors. After looking at some the error messages I found...

That's the route I plan to take. When I ordered the G0704, I also ordered the G5769 Box Brake. I've wanted a brake forever, and this CNC conversion stuff was the final straw. If I can make something...

It's going to be hard to get metal shavings out of that carpet ;)

Add me to the list... I hate cutting grass... googled R/C lawnmowers ... wait... autonomous?... Arduino?... custom bots... DAMN, I need to finally get this CNC stuff going.

So now I have TWO...

Not to rub it in, but do you have pictures of the saddle with the incorrect relief cut out of it?

BTW, I'll second your opinion on the ballscrews. I ordered Hoss's plans, sent Fred the prints...