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    Re: Crane's Next CNC

    What about adding augmented reality positioning like this one ? Not sure if it requires their software or if it can be done as an add-on to existing CNC software.
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    Here's a screenshot of what I get after loading...

    Here's a screenshot of what I get after loading the DS example file and following the Line Grinder tutorial step-by-step. I'm running on Win8. Any help is very much appreciated.
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    Hi stern-69, I too started using DesignSpark and...

    Hi stern-69, I too started using DesignSpark and have been trying to get Line Grinder to work. I've been step-by-step through it and get a big red "X" across what should be the isolation track plot....
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    Thanks RMHCNC for the reply. What acceleration...

    Thanks RMHCNC for the reply.

    What acceleration and speed settings do you use with your EasyDriver boards? I use them as well but can't get more than about 25 IPM from them at full step.

    Thanks...
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    Anyone have GRBL running on Arduino Nano?

    I have GRBL running on an Arduino Nano 3 (in that I'm getting console responses as expected) but I'm not getting the pinout signals I expect.

    Anyone using an Arduino Nano and if so, how it working...
  6. MyDIYCNC Comprehensive Plans & Manual now available

    MyDIYCNC has just released their DIY Desktop CNC Machine Commprehensive Plans & Manual eBook for the Kickstarter.com-launched DIY Desktop CNC Machine. The eBook is $14.95.

    Details are available...
  7. News article on new CNC machine posted this morning

    Featured Kickstarter Project: DIY CNC Machine | Gears Of Biz
  8. CNC News! DIY CNC on O'Reilly's Radar tech blog

    Cool report over at Geek Central :)

    DIY CNC hits mainstream in an O'Reilly Radar tech blog report today. See

    DIY fabrication hits a new price point (maybe...) - O'Reilly Radar
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    New CNC startup

    Looks like there's a new CNC company launching on kickstarter.com. Intriguing way to go.
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    This one looks like a good altenative. MyDIYCNC...

    This one looks like a good altenative. MyDIYCNC
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    Check out this new one being launched at...

    Check out this new one being launched at Kickstarter.com DIY Desktop CNC Machine

    Their website is at MyDIYCNC

    Hope this helps
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    DIY CNC kits

    Here's an interesting new beginner's CNC machine at DIY Desktop CNC Machine Kickstarter
    They have more details at their website www.mydiycnc.com

    Hope this helps.
  13. New DIY Desktop CNC kit startup at Kickstarter

    There's a new CNC startup launched over at Kickstarter.com. Should be of interest to this community.

    It's at

    DIY Desktop CNC Machine by Stephen — Kickstarter
    Their website is...
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    Sounds like this is on the right track, but I...

    Sounds like this is on the right track, but I can't find the MinimumArcLength property in the Tools>Options. I'm using CamBam v.0.9.3650.148. Any suggestions?
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    Using CamBam and Kcam together

    I'm trying to get CanBam Gcode files to work in Kcam. I use CamBam to create a toothed gear. I can create the milling paths and view them in CamBam, and generate a Gcode file. When I open the Gcode...
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    Importing CamBam Gcode into Kcam

    When I load Gcode generated by CamBam into Kcam, it gets Kcam stuck on calculating feed rates, and eventually gobbles up all virtual memory and hoses my XP system. I've let it sit for 3 hours, and it...
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    turning spindle on and off auto

    My DIY cnc machine has a relay for the spindle and I can turn it on and off through the Kcam manual CNC window (Spindle CCW button).

    How can I set this up so that Kcam turns the spindle off when...
  18. Well, here I am answering my own post, sort-of. ...

    Well, here I am answering my own post, sort-of.

    I did get it to work by inverting the direction signal in the PORT setup, so it now works. However, this doesn't make sense to me, so if anyone can...
  19. Inverting axis in table setup makes no difference?

    I'm setting up my new cnc machine. Motors, settings and controls work well, except my X axis travels the wrong direction. I tried inverting the axis in the table setup screen, have tried that setting...
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    Need info on OKI steppers

    Anyone know of a source of datasheets for OKI stepper motors? I have two bipolar M10A steppers (0Y03BT2), and a few other OKI's but can't find anything on the web about them.

    Any suggestions?
  21. Using EMC2 for non-step/dir steppers in DIY mill

    I'm told on another forum that EMC2 should support setting up to phase drive steppers, but I can't figure this out in EMC itself. Am I chasing a ghost, or does someone know how to do set this up in...
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