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  1. Thread: DDCSV2.1

    by DansTrains
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    DDCSV2.1

    I got two DDCSV2.1 connected to my mill and Lathe and Have installed on each DDCSV2.1's and 5v-100 PPR ELCG-03/L manual pulse generator, They are on tow different machines.

    Ok here is the problem...
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    Re: x2 Mill upgrade to CNC

    After getting ready to dress up the items that I made I have found some problems with the head mounting and have taken correcting action on those will post the update in a few days...(chair)
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    x2 Mill upgrade to CNC

    I have started my cnc upgrade, HF X2 mini mill.

    I call it the "Blue OX"

    Here is what I have done so far:

    1. LMS Larger base:
    2. LMS Solid Column
    3. New placement of head.
    4. Added ball...
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    Re: Cheap and easy upgrade: Brass Gibs

    Very interesting and I am looking at do that to my X2 during the upgrade.....
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    Sticky: Re: Welcome thread-tell us about you.

    I did not upload the right photo of the X-axis motor. Here is the correct photo, the servo keeps getting in the way will have to change it of a vertical mount.
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    Sticky: Re: Welcome thread-tell us about you.

    Hello everyone, I am new to the machining venue, I have extensive Electronics and Electrical training (Field engineer) and since retiring I have been working on model trains all scales, electronics,...
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    Re: New shop set up

    Jim, once I make my test tomorrow I will compile my results and post them to you....
    Dan
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    Re: New shop set up

    Jim, Thanks and I now have some good direction to go too. What about the motor speed controller should I try that too....
    Dan
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    Re: New shop set up

    Jim, I tried both settings on the belt and got the same results, It is the one from LMS...I did notice it was affected by the speed control knob, in that setting the speed down it seems not to load...
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    Re: New shop set up

    Jim, Yes it is wired correctly, I saw something I will be checking and that is the speed control and other wiring....I got a new board for the CNC modification and was thinking of installing it and...
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    Re: New shop set up

    My mill is having an issue with load it seams to stop when load is placed on it.....
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    Re: New shop set up

    You are welcome.....Here is a project that I did with the mil, 1934 Lionel M10000..
    ..367494
    I had to strengthen the base of the pullmor motor so I make a new base. It came out very well and the...
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    New shop set up

    I am new at this I have been a Electrical / Electronics field engineer for a long time and now retired doing what I like with model trains...I have been going through a few surgeries right hand ,...
  14. Thread: Dan

    by DansTrains
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    Dan

    Howdy from Northern AZ USA , this is not Phoenix temp is 46 degrees F up here and expecting rain and snow latter today.
    I have upgraded from a ShureLine mill and lathe to a Harbor Freight X2 Mill...
  15. Thread: New Setup

    by DansTrains
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    Re: New Setup

    nlancaster, thanks I will have to find a way to do that.
  16. Thread: New Setup

    by DansTrains
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    New Setup

    Howdy,

    Something about me, I am retired USN ETC(SW) and a DAV, I have a background in electronics and electrical contracting. This project helps me cope with a lot of things and the trains I work...
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