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  1. Re: Does anyone have a successful probing setup with the ESS and Mach 4?

    this guy seems to have had the exact same problem as you...probing worked fine with Mach3 but not with Mach4. He did some rearanging in his control cabinet to eliminate the issue....
  2. Re: Does anyone have a successful probing setup with the ESS and Mach 4?

    I would suspect that if it works sometimes, your connection is probably ok. I have run into alot of instances with Mach4 that works once, then not the next time, then ok again later or after...
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    Re: New version of Pathpilot MPG Pendant.

    Looks good Scott.
  4. Re: Looking for CNC Conversion info for an LMS 5500 (SX2.7) Benchtop Mill

    No Michael, I have not completed it (by the way mine was an x3). I got distracted by other summer projects and hobbies. I have a modified Shapeoko CNC router that I could use to make some parts in a...
  5. Re: Project Frankenmill: Sieg X3+Tormach 770 Spindle Head

    Looks good.
    Neat project.
  6. Re: Project Frankenmill: Sieg X3+Tormach 770 Spindle Head

    Yep...happy to see you back at this one!!
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    Re: Mach4 Need rev 4612

    there is a link on the Warp9 website for both recommended Mach4 and ESS;
    https://www.warp9td.com/index.php/gettingstarted/setting-up-the-smoothstepper-and-mach4#SetupInstallMachFour
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    Re: mesa reseller ???

    Have you tried to talk to Tormach about it yet?
    I'm sure this has thrown them too, but they may have solutions available?
    I wonder if there is even a possibility they have an exclusive arrangement...
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    Re: mesa reseller ???

    I believe it is supply issues. And yep, it could be a mess for Tormach and Tormach owners. But I suspect Tormach will be on top of it as best they can to limit any fallout if it comes to that.
    I...
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    Re: mesa reseller ???

    I totally understand needing the 5i25 for service of currently running machines. Good luck. The way I understand it is that the FPGA chip is the major issue, so they are redesigning all the boards.
    ...
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    Re: mesa reseller ???

    apparently the only board your gonna get is the new 7I96S ethernet solution. but it requires a specific LinuxCNC installation to support it as I understand.
    So with PathPilot, I assume your stuck...
  12. Re: Looking for CNC Conversion info for an LMS 5500 (SX2.7) Benchtop Mill

    consider yourself lucky you weren't able to get the Heavy Metal kit. I bought one about 5 years ago, and its been sitting in the box since then. I just got it out last week to start working on my...
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    Re: Has anyone bought one of these edge finders?

    The difference here is that the NO description is kind of inaccurate or being mis-understood.
    If you go to the link provided, it states NPN-NO. You could read that as NPN Normally Off.
    It is NOT a...
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    Re: Has anyone bought one of these edge finders?

    First crash was an over travel event so just damaged the stylus. But I bought a whole new unit as well as a new stylus. Second crash was a straight down plunge and busted the PCB and another plastic...
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    Re: Has anyone bought one of these edge finders?

    I have one...actually had to replace it twice due to crashing, so glad I didnt do that with an expensive one.
    It seems pretty accurate after you take the time to center the tip. I adjusted the tip...
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    Re: Grizzly G0602 Lathe CNC Conversion

    Curious as to why you changed encoders?
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    Re: Grizzly G0602 Lathe CNC Conversion

    look good...hopefully you dont keep tripping over them.
    Also, I have my Hardinge on skates...but once I did that it now cuts a taper. So I will probably be taking it off of them. Maybe modify them...
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    Re: Grizzly G0602 Lathe CNC Conversion

    Yep, I already have a handful of hardened nozzles, and a couple Ruby'$$.
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    Re: Grizzly G0602 Lathe CNC Conversion

    nice use of 3D printed parts. What material did you print them with? I've been wanting to experiment with something like NylonX or the Carbon-fiber infused stuff.
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    Re: Grizzly G0602 Lathe CNC Conversion

    Will keep an eye on this one Scott.
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    Re: Build Log - Grizzly G0619 CNC Conversion

    Man, I need to get off my *** and get busy.
    This is the lathe I am doing;
    https://www.cnczone.com/forums/vertical-mill-lathe-project-log/40584-cnc.html
    it was built by my friend Steve on this...
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    Re: Build Log - Grizzly G0619 CNC Conversion

    Congratulations on your retirement as well.

    The configuring and editing the files is where I completely fell off the wagon.
    With LinuxCNC there was the config wizzard. I did get one motor...
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    Re: Build Log - Grizzly G0619 CNC Conversion

    I've got the MESA 5i25 and 7i76 and Gecko G320 servo drives.
    I also have a PMDX-C11 (which may be obsolete).
    I did read thru the posts on the LinuxCNC forum way back then, but got too confused....
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    Re: Build Log - Grizzly G0619 CNC Conversion

    It would be interesting to hear about your non-tormach path pilot adventures. I thought about it years ago, but never followed up.
    I did get the MESA cards though.
    Rubes
  25. Re: Wood construction, enclosed 2x4 CNC router build, dust collection, vacuum table.

    yeah...you should be embarrassed for posting that crap!!! HAHAHA...WTH dude! just kidding, that is some awsome awsome work!!
    I think this is one for the history/record books...like "Stepperhead"....
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    Re: Help with Toolpaths in Fusion 360

    There is alot to lean with all this CNC stuff, and each one seems harder than the last...build or buy a machine, learn software to CAD parts, learn software to CAM parts, learn machining processes...
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    Re: Help with Toolpaths in Fusion 360

    In some ways, the CAM part of the workflow is harder than the CAD design work. Its an art onto itself, and a whole new learning curve.
    there are tons of fusion tutorials online and youtube....
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