In designing my Z axis assembly for my hobby CNC router, I also tried to pay attention to the heights of the various components.
Although my ball screw is smaller than those currently being...
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In designing my Z axis assembly for my hobby CNC router, I also tried to pay attention to the heights of the various components.
Although my ball screw is smaller than those currently being...
I recently posted here about a very good experience I had with my purchase from dy-global.
As you mention however, I had a long wait to try to find something that worked for my build - not exactly...
I recently decided on a design I want to use for a new Z axis assembly for my hobby CNC router.
As a regular reader of the forums, I have always enjoyed discussions related to DIY machine builds,...
Thank you for the reply and information.
I regularly read the new discussions on this forum, and have for a long time now. In following your build over time, it was some of your purchases that got...
I am going to be making a new Z axis assembly for my current CNC router, and am currently researching sources for the various linear motion components - I live in Canada.
I have a few Ebay machine...
I am using a Masso G3 5 axis controller for my hobby CNC router ATC build.
I am still new to CNC machining, having started just a few years ago, and this build and controller are my first.
I...
Are these still available?
Thank you for confirming this.
I was looking into this as well. I use free F360, and to get this feature, I need to but a machining extension, the cost of which I can not justify (though it also adds other functionality, but none...
When I started researching my CNC build a few years ago I had looked at Mechatron, but since I wanted to start with an ATC spindle I didn't want to spend that amount so chose a Jianken as my first...
I appreciate you taking the time to share these details. It is useful information for when I look to add a 4th axis in the future. I now have a new source to look at for the gearbox. I know what you...
Thank you for sharing the pictures and some more details of your CNC build. Is the drive for the 4th axis one of the high-torque (HT) low angular backlash models? From the description it looks to be...
Did you attach the photos?
I have an older Onefinity Woodworker X50 CNC - a hobby CNC made in Canada. They just introduced their new Elite series which uses a Masso Touch controller and Masso closed loop steppers. It is an...
Thank you for taking the time to provide your build update. We are using similar technology and and are at similar stages. I look forward to seeing your final fixturing plate design in action.
I have never seen manufacturers give stepper rotor size details - diameter, etc... - as standard information in their documentation. Perhaps if they provide CAD models that show the internal parts,...
There are videos that show/discuss how to tune axes that have two servos. Here is a short guide from Teknic - https://www.teknic.com/files/downloads/Tuning-Two-Motor-Axis.pdf
Thank you for sharing that Craig. It is a great review and explanation of options, and your own insights and opinions are appreciated.
I think you have convinced me, after reading your posts and responses over time on the forum, to save up for servos on my next build. I may need to spend a little time researching the other PC based...
Thank you, I had not seen that before.
Are you using different tools in the tool paths? Are you selecting both tool paths when you post process?
I have a Woodworker X50
Early on I had considered the solution you mention - two drives sharing the step/dir signals from one controller axis - but I was not sure how I would effectively handle/correct any missed steps...
From what I gathered from various discussions over the year on the Masso forum, I think the 110kHz may have been a trade off - deciding how best to put finite processing power to best use. Perhaps in...
I found a few references helpful when I started setting up my hobby CNC. Here are two which may help answer some of your questions, at least with respect to steppers....
Thank you for those tips and options.
I looked at the AB Tools 'without hole drop' version. If I understand it correctly, I could do what you suggest and choose a slot milling toolpath first (with a width that matches the major diameter...
Are you available to ask a few questions about the tolerances and rigidity of this machine?
Thank you,
Tom
I had never seen that type of end mill before, but I can see how it helps the O ring or round gasket material spread out below the surface - I imagine that helps with proper compression as well as...
Great information as always. I am getting ready to machine my first vacuum fixture from aluminum, so this discussion is both timely and helpful. During my research I found some of the Pierson...
I have an opportunity to purchase a used Hercus V300 mill - without electronics - in good condition.
I found an old discussion from 2010 but it did not discuss user milling experiences.
I would...