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    Re: Skyfire CNC owners?

    Well said, Kenny.
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    Re: Skyfire CNC owners?

    Hi Everyone, I'm the guy named Jack that Tifab referred too. I'll give you my low down on my machine. As far as me posting a video saying how happy I am with my machine right after Aaron posted...
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    Re: Skyfire CNC owners?

    OK the side doors when swung open are 20 inches out from the side of the machine. The back of the machine is up to you wether you have room to pull it forward to take the back cover off to replace...
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    Re: Skyfire CNC owners?

    It seems nice and tight but I do not have anything to compare it to. I'm happy.
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    Re: Fanuc G84 rigid tapping code

    I manually do my coding. If I do use Fusion 360 then I tweak it. It's no big deal for me because I use the same code a lot. So it is stored.
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    Re: Fanuc G84 rigid tapping code

    I have no idea what your talking about. Why don't you give me the tapping g code example.
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    Re: Skyfire CNC owners?

    Hi guys I have some good news for you. The G95 code does work in the Skyfire VMC2 with the EC200 VFD controller. I've tried it at 200, 300, and 400 RPMs while tapping a 1/4"-20 thread and using a...
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    Re: Fanuc G84 rigid tapping code

    Thanks everyone for your help, the S400 and M03 above the M29 line was a big factor in the slowness for sure. With the M29 line the M03 is unnecessary. I had been using the S400 with the M03 with no...
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    Re: Skyfire CNC owners?

    Awesome Jan glad you'll be helping the guys out.

    Jack
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    Re: Fanuc G84 rigid tapping code

    Thank you Jim for taking a look. I did not see anything either but another set of eyes is always a valuable asset. I agree it may be in the machine controller as a delay for all the stars to get...
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    Re: Fanuc G84 rigid tapping code

    Here you go. It's 8 holes tapping.

    (DRILL9)
    N800 M09
    N805 M01
    N810 T5 M06
    N815 S400 M03
    N820 G04 X3
    N825 G54
    N830 M08
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    Fanuc G84 rigid tapping code

    Hi, I'm doing some rigid tapping using the fanuc G84 code and was hoping someone could help me out. After tapping a hole it pauses for 3 to 4 seconds before moving to the next hole. Does not seem...
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    Re: USB Breakout Board Recomendations?

    I agree with Olfcnc just buy a UCCNC and run it. I'm just referring to my experience. May work great for you for years. I used it on 3 CNC mills and 2 plasma tables and a lathe and it was a great...
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    Re: USB Breakout Board Recomendations?

    Actually it's not. USB connect disconnect issues. I've used it for a year and that's another reason I went with Centroid. UCCNC worked OK for awhile. then started having issues with it on 2...
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    Re: USB Breakout Board Recomendations?

    If I where starting over I would go Centroid acorn setup. You have to go with windows 10 which is no big deal, it works fine. It will be ethernet plug in reliability and won't depend on a PC...
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    Re: Skyfire CNC owners?

    Hi sorry, Too busy at the moment.
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    Re: Skyfire CNC owners?

    I finally figured it out. In the setup is a thing that's called "British". and it was "NO" Made it "YES" just to try it and it worked. British what the heck. How about Imperial units like the...
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    Re: Skyfire CNC owners?

    Thanks, I've watched it a few times, in fact I've probably watch every Skyfire video on the planet in the last year a few times.

    Update: I have everything working great except I can not figure...
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    It's really a hard question to answer without somebody that is well versed in both to give an unbiased opinion. Besides just getting familiar with either one, one of the main differences is that the...
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    Re: Skyfire CNC owners?

    RX8 your more than welcome to come check it out. I'm usually around most days. PM me for my number.

    Jack
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    Re: Skyfire CNC owners?

    Just a bit over 1.5". I used 1.5 inch wide steel rec. tubing. I had to pry up a bit because the pallet was a bit bowed under it but they go through fine. Just go slow as it's really heavy.
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    Re: Skyfire CNC owners?

    Here's some video of the unboxing and getting it off the pallet. Do not use a ramp, this is much safer. Just jack it up, slide the pallet out, install the wheels and incrementally lower it. I...
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    Re: Skyfire CNC owners?

    OK Guy's it's here. Finally arrived this morning about 11:30, couple hours early, imagine that. Here's a couple pics of it in the garage. Need to get it off the crate and wheels on to get it in...
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    Re: Skyfire CNC owners?

    I second the Motion, I want to see some too, I've always been curious.
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    Re: Skyfire CNC owners?

    Ian, 5884 comments and you've never even made a part on your Skyfire. Have you ever made any parts on anything? Just curious, not judging. C'mon I know your messing with us, show us some pics.
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    Re: Skyfire CNC owners?

    No, I paid it today and it gets delivered tomorrow between 1 and 2 PM. About $1200 was what I expected until the Feds decided they needed some extra cash. Nothing you can do, you get 1 day to get it...
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    Re: Skyfire CNC owners?

    Well just got the call that the Skyfire is out of the Custom Met exam. Just got the bill too. I'm going to post it here just so you can see how messed up this BS is, like "Clean truck fee" and...
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    Re: Skyfire CNC owners?

    Actually he's running the 4650 Adtech 5 axis controller, same as mine. Not the Syntec unless he's changed it in the last few weeks. Same problems that everyone has, leaks, rigid tapping g-code...
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    Re: Skyfire CNC owners?

    Hi Guys, well hopefully now we can all get back on topic as this is a Skyfire owners and interested parties thread. I should finally be getting the VMC-2 this week as I was told by my customs broker....
  30. Re: Anyone considering the centroid Acorn instead of path pilot?

    The reason they don't show the drivers is because they have pictures of Clearpath servos and their drivers are built in. It was kind of a mistake on their part in the ad picture.
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