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    Feedback on these linear guides; CPC, PMI-AMT

    Does anyone have either of these linear guides on their machines? How do they compare in terms of quality and performance compared to Hiwin?
    I saw from a youtube video that PMI-AMT are...
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    Changing encoders

    Hi,

    A noob question.
    What changes will be needed if I replace the existing encoder on an old servo motor with either 16 or 20 bit one?

    Do I need to change the servo drive as well? What else...
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    Mige Servo from China

    Anyone here had any experience with Mige servos? Quality and reliability aspect.
    Can't find any CNC related review on them but they seem really popular with the driving sim crowd for their diy...
  4. Re: How to get my tool length sensor to work in Mach3?

    Can you post the VB macro please? Thank you very much!
  5. Re: How to get my tool length sensor to work in Mach3?

    Thanks for the tip!
  6. Re: How to get my tool length sensor to work in Mach3?

    Thank you very much A_Camera, you are so much help than the support department of the company that I bought the mill from. I appreciate all the help you've given.:cheers:
    Am I right to say that all...
  7. Re: How to get my tool length sensor to work in Mach3?

    Finding out the height of the sensor is easy. But, do I also need to find out how deep the touch plate on top of the sensor depress when the tool is set onto it?

    Honestly, I regret buying this...
  8. How to get my tool length sensor to work in Mach3?

    Hi,

    I have a tool sensor that came together with my machine.313542

    Mach3 has no problem detecting the sensor after I enter the appropriate settings(LPT:1, Pin:15) under the Ports and Pins page....
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    Cable connection

    Can I connect the ESS board to my CNC control using the LPT ribbon cable as shown in the picture? Will it work?
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    Re: Running Taig motor on 220-240V VFD

    Thank you for the information! Very helpful for a newbie like me.

    I got the the Taig mill and motor because I wanted something slow enough so I can mill steel and also because I wanted to use ER...
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    Running Taig motor on 220-240V VFD

    I got a Taig milling head and motor.

    Is it possible to run the Taig 1/4 hp motor(115v 60hz) by connecting it to one of those Chinese VFDs with 240v 50hz input?

    The electricity system in my...
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    Re: Deepgroove1 and QTUL 4th axis rotary table

    Thank you for the insight. I'll probably pass up on the Qtul table.
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    Re: Deepgroove1 and QTUL 4th axis rotary table

    Hi msweeney,

    Thank you for sharing your experience on QTUL.
    Is the table economically worthwhile to salvage or modify to fix those issues?
    Did you feedback those issues to QTUL?
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    Deepgroove1 and QTUL 4th axis rotary table

    Hi,

    I'm looking to buy a 4th axis rotary table and have shortlisted these 2,
    -Deepgroove1: CNC Rotary Table Sherline Maxnc Taig CNC Router CNC Milling Machine Pool Cue | eBay
    -Qtul: CNC Rotary...
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    Re: Heiz S-720 Stepper Control / Reliability

    Hi all, I set up my S-720T last week and since then I have not been able to get it to work beyond 5 minutes. The X2 LED on the control box would flash non-stop about 5 mins after powering up....
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