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  1. Re: Programming / Debugging cable JMC JASD4002 Driver RJ45 RS232

    Thanks for that. I was a bit worried when I brought it that I might have problems but at AU$365 posted I thought I'd give it a go. You can still program it manually thru the driver display. I've have...
  2. Re: Programming / Debugging cable JMC JASD4002 Driver RJ45 RS232

    I've just brought a JMC JACD4002(Ebay) and am looking for the same thing. I found this image here;
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    Re: Russian Arduino Lead Screw Project??

    Rocketronics has just updated his website, now has an English version and new design. He also is re-releasing the ELS3 with an updated design and a few new features, mainly inputs for limit switches,...
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    Re: Russian Arduino Lead Screw Project??

    Firstly, if you use google Chrome browser you can right click on the page and ask it to translate to English, may ask you automatically too. That makes reading a lot easier and it's quite a good...
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    Re: Russian Arduino Lead Screw Project??

    If you mean for the Rocketronics ELS, then yes that's what I did. Though you need to be careful when wiring up the motors to the controller. I managed to bridge 2 of the wires and fried the input for...
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    Re: Russian Arduino Lead Screw Project??

    I think you could just leave the code as is and not connect limits switches etc. that you don''t want to use. The feature select is done by a rotary switch so you could connect a 3 way switch to feed...
  7. Re: Bridgeport clone mill quill feed shaft play.

    Here's a video showing what's happening.

    https://drive.google.com/open?id=10Y5WhshYpe73GmXWkKuIAfsWCMWUp4KV

    I've used this boring head before with not problems. Only going slow taking light...
  8. Re: Bridgeport clone mill quill feed shaft play.

    Thanks Jim. Been fine for the last year or so of operation, so don't know why it's doing it now. It's a Taiwanese clone, not Chinese, which may or may not be any better. Had another look tonight and...
  9. Bridgeport clone mill quill feed shaft play.

    I have a Bridgeport clone machine ( https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/M607D) and noticed tonight when using the quill power feed the quill was bouncing up/down about 1-2mm when doing light cuts with...
  10. Re: Just got my Hypertherm 65 and am somewhat disappointed

    Thanks Jim for sorting this out for me. I have a manual in the Post! Hopefully this was just a problem at the retailers end. I will be having another 'chat' with them after the long weekend. Just...
  11. Re: Just got my Hypertherm 65 and am somewhat disappointed

    Damn Jim your quick! As I said it's listed on the 'Check Contents Page' that there should be a printed manual in the box, so I was just hoping it was an oversight, but when they said the 3 other...
  12. Just got my Hypertherm 65 and am somewhat disappointed

    Well, I picked up my Hypertherm 65 after waiting 5 weeks for it to arrived and forking out AU$6000 for it and consumable kits, get it home, open it up and find a 3/4" thick bound printed 'Safety and...
  13. Re: Quality of Everlast with a good torch for CNC?

    I purchased a Everlast Powerplasma 50 about 3 years ago for my cnc table because it had the cnc port and was the biggest I could get on (Australian) single phase.... was NOT a good buy. CNC port is...
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    Re: HyAmp Machine torch and 65A machine

    Thanks Jim, hoping you were watching. I bought the torch so think it will be a better option than running the hand torch on cnc. Unfortunately I'm on a farm with single phase power so I've had to buy...
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    HyAmp Machine torch and 65A machine

    Is there any Pros/cons to using a Hyamp machine torch with a 65A Machine? I've just purchased a PowerMax 65 with a hand torch that I was going to mod it so I could use it on my cnc table, but have...
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    Re: Russian Arduino Lead Screw Project??

    Just came across this on youtube then found their website https://www.rocketronics.de/els/?v=6cc98ba2045f . If you use Chrome and Translate page you get a good English version. Sounds like another...
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    Re: Russian Arduino Lead Screw Project??

    Yep, had a look at Muck Solutions a couple of years ago and liked the setup, especially the larger screen, something I think the Russian project could use. A bit more work in building the board or...
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    Re: Russian Arduino Lead Screw Project??

    Hi there bowcoastie,

    haven't checked this thread in a while so it's great to find a post here!. Yep, I've been watching the progress for the last couple of months and V7 sounds like a great...
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    Re: Russian Arduino Lead Screw Project??

    Well, I bought the Arduino Mega, LCD/keys module and downloaded the latest version of the ELS (6c_auto) software from the Russian's:D and got it installed. That part was easy. On closer deciphering...
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    Russian Arduino Lead Screw Project??

    I know the ELS is not that popular when a Full CNC conversion isn't that much harder, but I like the idea of it and have been trying to find a design I can have a go at building. Looked at the ELS...
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    Re: CNCMasters 1440 CNC Lathe??

    Looks like no one's bought a CNCMasters Lathe.(nuts)

    Well, I'm gonna have a go anyway! Have got a bit of an idea what they have done from their website, so will try it my way. :)
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    CNCMasters 1440 CNC Lathe??

    Thinking of converting my Hafco AL-410 Lathe https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/L569D to CNC and am interested in the way that CNC 1440 Manual Lathe Machine for Sale | CNC Masters do their 1440 lathe...
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    Re: MACH3/Proma THC 150 Frustration!

    Well... it works! But I don't know what got it working which is frustrating. I did find that with The THC Options all UNCHECKED in Ports & Pins---> Mill Options, it works when I check THC On on the...
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    Re: MACH3/Proma THC 150 Frustration!

    Yep, I tried that too. Disabled the limits on one input and setup for ARC OK instead, but again same result. The Proma Manual says that it's not needed to work but can be used if wanted as an option....
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    Re: MACH3/Proma THC 150 Frustration!

    Thanks OlfCNC, I gave that a try but no luck. However, I tried doing the same thing on another computer with a fresh install of MACH3, default settings and not connected to anything and it did...
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    MACH3/Proma THC 150 Frustration!

    Well, after months of frustration with the stupid thing I thought I'd finally make my first post and see if someone can help. I inherited a plasma table, came with a 6600 Chinese controller that...
  27. Thread: UC100

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    Re: UC100

    I'm using one with a G540 on a 4x4 plasma table. Works fine for me and alot better than the old printer port. No problems so far. ;-)
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