585,712 active members*
4,386 visitors online*
Register for free
Login

Search:

Type: Posts; User: beernuts

Search: Search took 0.00 seconds.

  1. Replies
    0
    Views
    572

    La Rochelle, France

    Good Morning,

    anybody around La Rochelle who has a CNC router or mill who can help me to make some small alu plates?

    thanks
  2. Replies
    107
    Views
    4,750

    Re: My 2nd 3 axis CNC Router build

    Azalin,

    Love what you do and how you do it. Thanks for sharing. :)

    Do you still think the side plates are weak spots ?

    Keep having fun
  3. Re: Is 1800mm too long for an axis and balls crews?

    As ger21 stated, 2510 will be fine over 1800mm. A 2010 screw will do "just" but limit the speed potential of your machine.

    A 2510 screw with a length of 1800mm has quite some weight, the Nema23...
  4. Replies
    2
    Views
    732

    Re: CNC 3020VFD 800W

    Rachinator87,

    first of all, do not panic.
    Secondly, please provide a bit more info. Is the machine moving? Is the machine moving the right distances and teh right directions?
    If so, the machine...
  5. Replies
    7
    Views
    3,487

    Re: best router spindel

    Been in a similar situation some years ago, had to replace my spindle on my Syil X6 and it proved difficult to deal with that company. As I needed the machine urgently I decided to try to use an 80mm...
  6. Replies
    8
    Views
    1,596

    Re: Single axis motion

    amo,

    I did once a similar project for a table saw fence. The linear slide you can build yourself or buy as a unit. Google for ISEL as a start.
    I first used a PLC which was cheap but became...
  7. Hi Swamp Donkey, I have been looking for a...

    Hi Swamp Donkey,

    I have been looking for a similar solution and built myself the following. It works great, am very happy with it.

    Build a controller based on the Planet CNC MK2 board (google...
  8. Replies
    92
    Views
    11,243

    I run Windows 7 with VM Fusion5 on my Macbook Pro...

    I run Windows 7 with VM Fusion5 on my Macbook Pro 15", Mavericks.. I have the MK2/4 board and everything works. No issues.
    The hardware is great, the software superb and you get Kroko as your...
  9. Replies
    30
    Views
    9,977

    the video shows a test setup with the UC100, a...

    the video shows a test setup with the UC100, a Gecko 540 and 4 motors (X slave). It is run by 10' Asus Tablet with touch screen and Win8. I like this tablet as it is fanless and the battery lasts...
  10. Replies
    30
    Views
    9,977

    I have used quite a few UC100 on several machines...

    I have used quite a few UC100 on several machines and love it. Never had an issue with the unit itself, always managed to install the software on WinXP, Win7 and Win8/32. Never tried Win8/64 but can...
  11. Replies
    3
    Views
    821

    VFD

    thanks a lot for your answers.
    I do have several 2.2kw VFD,s (Delta, MJB, Hyusomething and Hitachi) and on some I can set the current. Will use the Hitachi so to avoid any issues. On the...
  12. Replies
    3
    Views
    821

    run 1.5kw spindle with 2.2kw VFD

    Can I run my 1.5kw spindle with a 2.2kw VFD ?

    Any help welcome
  13. Replies
    4
    Views
    583

    Thanks Al the man, much appreciated.

    Thanks Al the man, much appreciated.
  14. Replies
    4
    Views
    583

    Thanks for your input, Al the Man. First,...

    Thanks for your input, Al the Man.

    First, there is no star connector yet in that box. Will have to do the complete job. Most of what you say I understand but would like clarification on some of...
  15. Replies
    4
    Views
    583

    grounding via star connector

    I need to solve noise issues with my Chinese mill. The spindle stalls the motors for a short burst when I start her up and after checking the wiring I found that no shielded cables are used and high...
  16. Replies
    8
    Views
    1,900

    thanks a lot for the quick and detailed response,...

    thanks a lot for the quick and detailed response, Gerry.

    The drives have no names and no brand. The machine supplier provides a XML file with even the most basic settings wrong so I can not trust...
  17. Replies
    8
    Views
    1,900

    noise and motor stalls - Mach3 settings

    I do have a Chinese mill that works very well in general but does have some
    noise issues. There are some mistakes made with the wiring, kind of obvious
    stuff like non shielded cables for the VFD,...
  18. Replies
    20
    Views
    1,157

    What you really want to look for is a barebone...

    What you really want to look for is a barebone system. I use Asus barebone systems like the P4-P5N9300 with an add on parallel port card
    http://www.asus.com.au/product.aspx?P_ID=fEMLgh6B4GRRCGDK...
  19. Replies
    0
    Views
    748

    Allen Bradley Ultra 1500 drive

    Where can I get an Allen Bradley Ultra 1500 drive off the shelf (US)? urgent!
    Anyone has one for sale (new only)

    thanks
  20. hello Ben, when this happened to me the first...

    hello Ben,

    when this happened to me the first time I felt like you. meanwhile I know that it happens to everybody and most likely more than once.
    you need a small screwdriver, a strong needle, a...
Results 1 to 20 of 20