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Another (last) function added.
https://youtu.be/pGvICYoTG_U

Another update. Added Profile function to the Arduino. Can do anything from simple chamfers to multi point profiles (no radii possible yet).

https://youtu.be/hyncFl1DY4Q

Next up will be...

I've got an update to the 'manual' Arduino control for this lathe. THREADING!! I've had to move to an Arduino Mega due to storage space required and I've more than doubled the size of the program. ...

Thanks. I use Siemens NX (UG for the old guys). The CAD files are available on my website for download and are in both parasolid and step formats so you can import into any cad.

Sorry for the late reply hacker7 - I simply missed the email notification I had a new post. Anyhow.... the router has been running great - It's changed personality from a project to a useful tool....

Hi Arturo. Thanks for the link but I'm not sure this would fit too well as what I've done here is customized a control box to implement a dual controller type system which allows manual control via...

Good question but a tough one to answer. This conversion has simply improved the performance of this lathe so much that it's tough to tell if I've lost the feedback or the conversion has simply...

With respect to the ESS and CNC control you can absolutely simply swap the motors without issue - I've done this on my CNC router (changed from stepper to servo) and it is a drop in replacement. As...

Correct! My original build didn't include the relay and it caused all kinds of trouble. Being a mechanical guy it took me a while to figure out the relay for motor ground was a key ingredient.

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Developing the program was absolutely a ton of work.... but once that's out of the way the actual hardware wasn't too difficult or costly.
Cheers.

Hello. I’m back with another project to share. Again, the full project is documented on my website Wade'O Design - Home with pages detailing the design & documentation including CAD models,...

Actually this router is a fixed gantry design so the Y axis is not riding on the X. I think I've accepted the fact that the steppers are not keeping up and will be getting Clearpath servos... I'm...

It's funny you should ask that question - I posted a new blog entry on my website about 2 hrs before you asked the question about this very subject. About a month ago I read an article from...

Thanks for the input Ger.
I did some more testing and I don't think it's just coincidence although I've been asking myself the same question, "how does the ESS or Mach4 know anything from the...

I need some help. I'm hoping the answer is not simply that my steppers are undersized.

The issue I have is that Mach4 simply stops moving the axis during a cut. No error - simply stops motion on...

Looks like a nice build. How did you get the steel base ground flat - cost? The z-axis assembly looks cool - your own design? Are the slots on the sides for sensors? Do you have any CAD files to...

Thanks v2tiller.
Really like the Teknomotor and you're spot-on about the support from damoncnc - I also had a great experience dealing with them. I'm not using the machine in a production...

Update on the build.... I've posted the latest and final version (v0.3) of CAD models & price list for this design on my website so go grab them if your interested (Direct Link). Below is a list of...

UA_Iron - thanks for the tips / suggestions on the cable tray. I've been subconsciously ignoring this a bit... looking at your post I realize I must address it. I definitely underestimated the...

@Wizard & jonathlee - Thanks for the links and suggestions. That gives me a bunch of materials to consider so I'll likely make a short list and try a few out.

@Wizard - thanks for the additional info on aluminum dust - important info to know!

Now that I read your reply, I realize your correct on the size 18x18 being enough. My mill is only 18x8.... I...

Time for an update on my build…

First, I’ve completed installing the limit and home switches and have posted a blog post explaining the design – nothing major but glad that one is complete. Take...

@ gilmax... Thanks for the tip. I do have a mist unit kicking around so will give that a try.

@ UA-Iron... Well that would certainly move the axis... Probably straight thru the table if it passed...

Thanks for the suggestions UA_Iron... Here's a partial reply... I'm starting to get a feel for tuning these things and will likely wrap it up this weekend.

I played around with the z axis this...

Thanks for the post... it was the motivation I needed to get going on motor tuning which I started this weekend. I'm using the MDrive Plus (not plus2) MDM1CSZ23C7 Nema 23 triple length stepper...

@aarggh - thanks for the info. I'll likely add interfaces for flood to the fixture plate.

Well I haven't considered flood but do realize after some first cuts that I must address cleanup asap. You've got me thinking now. Do you have any examples you can point me to? Does anyone use a...

Thanks - glad it's helpful... wish I took more pics and some video... Maybe the next build.
The main driver for the gantry beam size was the linear rail spacing which I wanted to maximize. After...

As for the providing the details... the documentation is still 'as is' build and depending on interest I may create a final build documentation package which generalizes the design and substitutes...

@aarggh – Thanks. Cutting aluminum is my primary objective with this build.

@wizard – I’ll likely do a separate post on the Schneider MDrive steppers – still too early to pass judgement at this...