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    Re: Fusion tool library import to Path Pilot

    I can do it for you. Please share your fusion tool library in csv format.
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    Re: Thread mill steel

    Saunder's NYC CNC website has a page on threadmilling. It has links to videos and spreadsheets to help with calculations:

    https://nyccnc.com/how-to-threadmill/

    --Scott
  3. Re: Superspacer 4th axis loses steps when gong slow.

    I figured it out. The DIP switches on the driver board were on the wrong setting..
  4. Superspacer 4th axis loses steps when gong slow.

    I have a 6" superspacer (P/N 34123) 4th axis. When it's rotating slowly, it's losing steps. I think stepper motors have less power when moving in partial-step increments. Any ideas how to remedy...
  5. Re: Recent source for TTS holders and face mills?

    Try sending an email to Alex Chan, [email protected]
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    Re: Buttons for control panel

    Thanks. I'll check it out
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    Re: Buttons for control panel

    Can you share your Pi Pico program?
  8. Re: Recent source for TTS holders and face mills?

    They said they were doing some maintenance. It's working now.
  9. Re: Recent source for TTS holders and face mills?

    Quality seems very good. Runout is similar to the Tormach holders.
  10. Re: Recent source for TTS holders and face mills?

    I've had good luck with icarbide.com and prices are great. My orders are delivered pretty quickly, I believe they have a warehouse in California. I think they are on vacation until March 25th. ...
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    ETS behavior - Z retracts too much

    When I use the ETS to set my tool length, after it touches off, the Z axis retracts all the way up to the limit switch (or just shy of the limit switch). Is there a way to have Z only retract to the...
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    Compressed air lubricator bubbling noise

    I have a Dynabrade filter/regulator/lubricator combo on my compressed air line going to my power draw bar. The power draw bar doesn't use much air. Even when no air is being used, the oiler makes a...
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    Re: Acu-Rite KT3D edge finder wiring

    Even if the contacts are corroded, it should still show as open when the probe tip is moved. I removed the top section where the 4 screws are, but I can't figure out how to take it apart any further.
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    Acu-Rite KT3D edge finder wiring

    I have an Acu-rite KT-3D edge finder I got from my father's shop as he was getting rid of everything. I would like to use it on a CNC router (ShopBot). The way the router works for touching off is...
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    Re: PathPilot, Mesa 7I92H and Geckodrive G540

    Peter, what version of Mint is PathPilot shipping with? I upgraded to PP v2.x when it came out a few years ago and it's on Mint Rosa v17.3. Latest Mint is Cinnamon v20.
  16. Re: PathPilot compatible touchscreen (Same model as Tormach touch screen) for $149.99

    I renamed the file pointercal.xinput so Pathpilot wouldn't use it. Then I started PathPilot, it asked me if I wanted to calibrate my touchscreen. I answered no and the touchscreen works fine now. ...
  17. Re: PathPilot compatible touchscreen (Same model as Tormach touch screen) for $149.99

    I found a file called pointercal.xinput

    The contents are:
    xinput set-int-prop "eGalax Inc. USB TouchController" "Evdev Axis Calibration" 32 1466 1321 2299 1270
    xinput set-int-prop "eGalax Inc....
  18. Re: PathPilot compatible touchscreen (Same model as Tormach touch screen) for $149.99

    Are you talking about Preferences on the Planar monitor's menu or the Mint O/S? I couldn't find anything like this in either place. I'm not familiar with an xinput file. What is that?
  19. Re: PathPilot compatible touchscreen (Same model as Tormach touch screen) for $149.99

    I ordered a new touchscreen, it's a 15" cocar. It has the same problem as my Planar - when I touch it the cursor goes to a completely different part of the screen. I did notice something...
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    Re: 304 Stainless Steel Toolpath Advice

    I did a test using the adaptive clearing toolpath, it worked great.
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    Re: 304 Stainless Steel Toolpath Advice

    Thanks for the info. No, I'm not going to plunge into the material at the corner, I still need to tweak the toolpath a bit.
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    304 Stainless Steel Toolpath Advice

    I haven't machined 304 stainless before. I know it can work harden, so I have to make sure I don't take light cuts. My stock is 0.09" thick plate. I need to cut out a few pieces that are about 1"...
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    Measuring tool holder runout

    I'm looking for suggestions on measuring runout on new toolholders that I buy. There are several source of runout. You have the spindle, TTS holder, the ER collet, the ER nut and the end mill. I...
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    EZCAD3 file format

    I'm brand new to EZCAD3. I see the file extension is .ez3. I've never used EZCAD2, but I think the file extension is ezd. I have some ezd test grid files I downloaded from JeffryJ's YouTube video...
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    Re: EZCad3 save calibration file location

    I figured it out. I need to open EZCAD using "Run as Administrator" option. Now if I change something in the configuration screen, it's saved.
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    EZCad3 save calibration file location

    In EZCad 3 I'm trying to set the calibration file location. I hit F3, then in the calibration section I go to File and navigate to the NinePointCor.cor calibration file. The I close the dialog box. ...
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    Re: PCNC440 Schematic Inaccurate

    ok, thanks.
  28. Replace 2" reducer bushing on air compressor

    I have a 60 gallon 5 HP US General air compressor. It has a 2 to 3/4 reducing bushing for the output air. I'd like to change this to 2 to 1" bushing. Does anyone know how hard these are to remove?
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    PCNC440 Schematic Inaccurate

    I had the schematic out for PCNC 440 troubleshooting a problem that appears to be with the stepper driver board. I noticed a couple inaccuracies in the schematic. First, the schematic calls for a...
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    Re: Tormach vacuum chuck

    Can you provide links or part numbers for the dovetail cutter and 3/32 cord?
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