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  1. I desperately need some help setting up a viper250 servo driver

    I just got the board and I'm in way over my head. I have the manual for the Viper 200 downloaded from the website but I'm to dumb to figure it out. My first question is were should I put the jumpers?...
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    Steal I beams are incredibly variable

    Steal I beams are incredibly variable. The standard for structural steel straightness is within 1/8” per foot. Aluminum is better but I can’t find the standard right now.
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    The best solution to using a router to make...

    The best solution to using a router to make multiple copies of a pattern is to use a collar mounted to the router base and an appropriate bit. The pattern needs to be under sized to accommodate the...
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    Finally a driver for Cal Comp Designmate, sort of!

    I downloaded a demo of AutoCAD 2007, which has a Cal Comp 3036 driver. After the demo license expired I found that the plot manager still worked. By downloading DWG viewer, which is free from...
  5. Mark: No problem, we are starting to get some...

    Mark:

    No problem, we are starting to get some interest. If a few more people come aboard we can try to get together, or at least do a survey and see what people are interested in.

    Stev
  6. Hi Robert: We moved from Lino Lakes to...

    Hi Robert:

    We moved from Lino Lakes to Menomonie about two years ago. I built a house and a shop. I was thinking of at least an informal network, if there is the interest maybe a formal club.
    ...
  7. Wisconsin area forming a local informal group

    Is there anyone I the west central Wisconsin area interested in forming a local informal group?

    Steve Jackson
    Menomonie
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    To run setup (copied from 3036 users guide) ...

    To run setup (copied from 3036 users guide)

    Set Up via the Set Up Menu
    1. Turn DesignMate power on.
    2. Install pen(s) in turret and place turret in DesignMate (page 13).
    3. Load media (8.5"...
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    my 3036 works fine with a 9 pin cable. it will...

    my 3036 works fine with a 9 pin cable. it will run with hp driver in xp but not very well. make sure that all of the port configureations in your computer and your plotter match. if you need help...
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    lez: what os and driver are you useing to run...

    lez:

    what os and driver are you useing to run the calcomp?

    steve
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    Lez: I just noticed the what looks like a 7 in...

    Lez:

    I just noticed the what looks like a 7 in the pinout chart is actually a > as in ----> It looks like a standard serial cable with all of the pins wired straight through.

    Steve
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    Lez: I hope this helps, I will get you some more...

    Lez:
    I hope this helps, I will get you some more resoreses later. You do know that the Calcomp drivers only work in windows 98 or earlier, right? the HP emulation works in XP but not well. there are...
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    Lez Which of the Calcomp 30 seires plotters...

    Lez

    Which of the Calcomp 30 seires plotters are working with? Some can be set to emulate Hpgl/2. I have 3036 users guide. I can probably Email you the cable pinout if you want.

    Steve
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