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    Re: Need Help with old Controller Change

    No one? Anyone got anything?
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    Need Help with old Controller Change

    A friend is looking to change out an older Gerber Sabre 408 controller to something modern. The controller box is massive nearly 2' cubed. He wants to go to something that doesn't require their...
  3. Re: RFQ Indianapolis Area (12 fairly simple MDF Parts)

    Anyone?


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  4. RFQ Indianapolis Area (12 fairly simple MDF Parts)

    I need to have some replacement parts for my home built cnc cut out. They are 10 fairly simple shapes cut out of 1/2" mdf and 2 shapes cut out of 1/4" pine sanded plywood for my gantries torsion box....
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    Re: C10 bob Optical Home Switch Wiring

    I emailed you my info.

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    Re: C10 bob Optical Home Switch Wiring

    Sorry Jeff, I saw the pic earlier just didn't of it as a circuit diagram. I will call but I will need your number. I am in eastern time zone so it is a bit later for me. I should still be awake. I...
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    Re: C10 bob Optical Home Switch Wiring

    What posted diagram? Cnc4pc diagram of mechanical limit switches shows a 5v power supply that has a ground. Most 5v power supplies (in the US) are the 2 prong wall wart power supplies. I removed the...
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    Re: C10 bob Optical Home Switch Wiring

    OK mach is not registering the change when the beam is broken. My c10 power supply doesn't have a ground only pos and neg. Do I need to connect the c10 gnd to the 120v gnd on the main power supply?
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    Re: C10 bob Optical Home Switch Wiring

    Thanks, I will let you know how it goes. I appreciate the response. Most of my questions never get any answers.
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    C10 bob Optical Home Switch Wiring

    I am not sure exactly how to wire my optical home switches to my cnc4pc c10 bob. I got the reprap opto switches from eBay. They have 3 wires 5v, signal and ground. I have all of my limit mechanical...
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    Re: PWM Pulley Settings w/ AC router

    OK I changed the pulley settings and checked everything but it still doesn't work right. It is pretty much all or nothing. I change the rpm in mach and nothing until I get down to 9600 rpm then it...
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    PWM Pulley Settings w/ AC router

    Ok I have a Cnc4pc C10 bob and I am using their C47 AC PWM speed controller. I am using the Hitachi KM12VC, 2.25hp router. I think I have managed to wire it correctly. I can get the router to turn...
  13. Re: C10 Bob to C47 A/C Spindle Speed Controller Wiring

    Ok I managed to get it partially working. I managed to figure it out by looking at one of their other boards. There are only 4 wires used on the C47. 5v, Gnd, PWM, Vac. I ran the +5V to the +5v on...
  14. Re: C10 Bob to C47 A/C Spindle Speed Controller Wiring

    Anyone used a C47 AC Speed Controller?
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    Re: Strange Problem?

    My machine doesn't sound right when I am running a program. It sounds like it is running low on power. It sounds fine when I am just jogging one axis at a time even at the same speed as the feed rate...
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    Re: Strange Problem?

    Anyone heard of anything like this? Got any ideas?
    I have checked nearly everything I can think of.
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    Strange Problem?

    Hey I am having an issue and I don’t know what is wrong. I just finished my Joes 2006 cnc and just getting things moving.

    Basically when I use the pendant (Usb Shuttle Pro) to move the cnc around...
  18. C10 Bob to C47 A/C Spindle Speed Controller Wiring

    Ok I am trying to figure out how I am suppose to wire from my C10 Controller to cnc4pc's C47 A/C Spindle Speed Controller. The C47 has a network jack for the connector and the instructions only say...
  19. Looking for Menor / Help in Indianapolis Area

    Finally got my Joes cnc running. I am pretty much ready for my first cut. I need some help with getting started, mach3, tooling, ect. I can trade out time or kick a little cash your way.

    Thanks...
  20. Thread: Mach 4

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    Re: Mach 4

    Sure $200 per CNC for software you make money with is great. No problem what so ever. Now $200 for hobby software that is non commercial use only.... Not going to happen.

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  21. Thread: Mach 4

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    Re: Mach 4

    Mach4 Hobby
  22. Thread: Mach 4

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    Re: Mach 4

    Yes but did read carefully about the new price? For $200 you get a hobby version you are not allowed to make money with..... and if you want to make money with it $1000 - $2000...... I think they...
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    I found a 5v parallel card on newegg for $15. I...

    I found a 5v parallel card on newegg for $15. I will prob just ise an older computer to run mach and do the design work on a better pc.

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    Looks like I am screwed anyway. My computer...

    Looks like I am screwed anyway. My computer didn't have a parallel port like most computers now. The only one I could get was a PCi express card, well it only has 3.5v. Also the card supports EPP...
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    Need help with Calcs for Mach3

    Ok, I so suck at math. I am setting up mach3. I am trying to figure out what microstep I should be running, acceleration curve, tpi, ect. I been looking at the formulas but I seem to be getting lost....
  26. I managed to get my z-axis back together and i...

    I managed to get my z-axis back together and i think my alignment issues fixed. I should hopefully should be running soon. Mike thanks for your input.

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  27. I am looking for beginner type help. I still...

    I am looking for beginner type help. I still don't know a whole lot about tooling, what i need to buy, good practices, ect., mach3 help, ect. I really just need to be around a running machine. That...
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    Anyone in the Indianapolis area?

    I am getting close to finishing my Joes 2008 R-2 and I could use a little help. Mostly just advise ect. If anyone is in the Indianapolis area hit me up. I am sure i can help you in return. I have a...
  29. LOL I actually left some stuff off of the list. I...

    LOL I actually left some stuff off of the list. I am always learning new things. I just wanted the potential mentor to know I had experience.
  30. Looking for Mentor / Hobbist in Indianapolis

    Hey, I am not looking to take up much of someones time. I am almost finished with my Joes 2008 R-2 cnc. I really in need of someone to help with some minor things but mostly knowledge, like tooling,...
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