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Hey All,

I just released CNC tools.
What does it do?
CNCTools (light) is a toolset written in java to work on, transform, create (like a wizard/toolbox) and visualize G-Code. It's a toolset that...

This sounds like a RTAI or software driver issue.
When EMC boots it does put some files in the users home directory one of these files contains the actual error of why it didn't boot. However, if...

If you need to test a cut, then it's best to create a square (or other shape you can measure) by hand coding the G-CODE instead of letting a CAM tool create it.
This way you also know what's in the...

@ahren,

you might be spot on. I have seen the same issue with EMC2.
When you set the accuracy to low, for example 1mm while your moves are less, then sometimes the cuts get very jagged.

Try...

I you want to cut 1/2" on full size sheets you better use a metal frame, specially if you are planning to use this machine on a daily base.

Gerald designed the Mechmate in such a way that welding...

Gerry,

I think we knows that CCW and CW cutting does create some offset between each other, and depending on the stiffness of the machine it is always in some range.
However, how would CCW and CW...

Dan,

I would create your own GCODE for testing.

Something like



G0 X0 Y0
G0 X1000 Y1000

John,

looking at the shear size of responses it seems like that there aren't to many pro engineer people hanging out here. TO bad, I think it's a great package.

Ries

You are making a plasma table,

so you can easily use V bearings and Steel guides.

Ries

Dear Admins,

I miss a forum called 'Discuss PTC software here.' or 'Discuss Pro/Engineer software here.'

Ries

If there is no slippage anywhere in the mechanical parts and electrical everything is sound...

I wonder if this can be due to software errors, programming correction for Backslash could also...

1) Because it so super sensitive, it would usually be more prone to false positives. THis could specially happen when the frame/steppers get into resonance and things start to vibrate. This could...

Dan,

nice PDF you have there.
I think this method will work well where high precision is needed, however the electronics will not be simple for the average Joe.

if I recall correctly (my...

Currently I don't have more picture, unless I create a other rendering.

Working hard to get the CNC ready here (almost done.. yuppie!)
THen I will properly come up with some real photo's and...

Arie,

what I basically trying to say is that resolution depend on the steepness of the object to be scanned and you could change the scanning strategy on that information.

In your case you...

Arie,

could you do two scans with your software with a object with a steep ramp (>70 degrees).

The first scan would be moving the probe up/down in over the Z-Axis.
The second scan would scan...

Hey Guys,

this is my version I have been working on.

Sorry for the bad quality of the image, I couldn't figure out how to assign colors in sub-assemblies yet :)

basic idea behind it:
- If...

@HAMMER66, shouldn't the laptop not handle OpenGL through hardware?
most gaming stuff is Direct X related and Direct X is not industrial stuff.

Hey,

the mechmate can have several sort of motors, some people do have good experience with these Nema 34 960 oz/in in direct drive or using a gearbox, but I am planning to buy motionking motors...

To reply on my own,

I decided to make a mechmate. It seems to have a great set of features and very reliable...

Ries

Hey all,

I am looking (again) into building a CNC for doing some woodworking and have fun building a CNC machine in the first place.

Let's first state that I am living in Quito / Ecuador and...