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    Will these motors work for a cutting plotter

    http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee26/Bread_O/23112010474.jpg

    I salvaged these from an Multifunction Copier.

    I can t find any info on the model number but it has on it:

    17PU-H324-G5ST...
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    it has 5 wires. is it of any good? should i...

    it has 5 wires.

    is it of any good?
    should i just put it in the "someday" box?

    thanks
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    Info Required - M49SP-2K stepper motor

    I stripped a HP laserjet 1010 printer and got this stepper motor out of it.

    Its a MITSUMI M49SP-2K LF 7.5 degree step

    I would like to know what type of motor is this and how do I build a...
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    So it can be done? Have you tried it? do...

    So it can be done?

    Have you tried it?

    do you know of any other software that can also do this?
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    Can Mach3 control 2 tools?

    Hi,

    Can mach 3 control 2 tools on a cnc machine. I am building a cutting plotter and need need two tools - drag knife and a creasing wheel. both will be ativated by a push type solenoid. The both...
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    yeah thats it! a bit expensive for a hobbyist...

    yeah thats it!

    a bit expensive for a hobbyist

    so how do you build it?
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    maybe use a 3 axis controller like gecko or any...

    maybe use a 3 axis controller like gecko or any other makes and build a device that can just send the g-code to the controller for the measuremnts. without the use of a computer

    just a thought!!
    ...
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    Stand alone controller

    Just a quick question.

    How difficult is it to build a standalone controller to control 3 motors on a machine? I just want to enter three measurements into the controller and it must move the three...
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    What I have learnt from the other systems...

    What I have learnt from the other systems available.

    One you install the setup you just move your back guage to the min and max positions and enter the measuremnts. This is stored in the system...
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    Brilliant, I want to use it on a paper...

    Brilliant,

    I want to use it on a paper guillotine but it works the same way as in your application.

    i had a look at my machine today and noticed it has a single lead screw in the centre and two...
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    Back guage Controller

    Hi,

    I want to build a backguage controller for my guillotine.
    The back guage is currently controlled by a motor connected to a leadscrew and has backward and forward motion.

    I basically want a...
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    www.agcad.co.uk got everything to automate...

    www.agcad.co.uk got everything to automate diemaking
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    Thanks for your replies. Skippy: You are 100%...

    Thanks for your replies.

    Skippy:
    You are 100% correct. The dies are cheap and to be honest I have seen these type of cnc cutting/creasing table working and you cannot compare the speed of cutting...
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    Flatbed cutting plotter for packaging

    Hi all,

    I have been following many builds on this forum for the past year and never came across the machine I want to build.

    I want to build a basic x y axis table and need to build a head...
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    If I link the shaft then one needs to have a left...

    If I link the shaft then one needs to have a left hand tread and one a right hand tread. I do not have the facilities to make this sort of shaft. But normal ball screws are off the shelf. I like to...
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    What motors can I use? Just needs to turn the...

    What motors can I use?

    Just needs to turn the ball screws
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    What about a controller with a up and down...

    What about a controller with a up and down buttons?

    Up would increase the distance between the blades and down would decrease the distance.

    This is more manual I know but would be cheaper ???...
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    A simple control like this would look silly to...

    A simple control like this would look silly to have a computer to control it so thats why i opt for a stand alone controller
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    Thanks Al, It doesn't matter if it moves at...

    Thanks Al,

    It doesn't matter if it moves at the same time or not just must move the equal distance from the centre.

    Example: If i key in 20mm in the key pad then both blades must move 10mm...
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    Stand Alone Controller

    Heres a little brain Teaser for all you electronics gurus out there.

    I want to build a automated guilotine that can do this:

    There are two blades on seperate ball screws in a straight line....
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    Thank, They do not want to ship to me in South...

    Thank,

    They do not want to ship to me in South Africa. Any other options?
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    DIY Plastic Injection Machin

    Does anyone have plans / pictures / info on build a simple injection moulding machine?
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    price?

    price?
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    The average size I would need to cut would be...

    The average size I would need to cut would be about 500mmX500mm but I was thinking of a table size of 1000mm X 1000mm so I would be able to mutiple pieces at once. Also would I would like to find out...
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    Info Required For Acrylic Cutter

    Can anyone give me more information on the type of laser I need to cut acrylic sheets about 5mm thick so that I get a clear finish on the cut. Preferably I want to build the table and the laser. Any...
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