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    Spindle index switch and G540

    I have a few questions that I hope someone can answer about a new setup I'm working on. I'm using a G540 and Mach3 Turn to drive a lathe. I am moving from an optical sensor with a multi-notch plate...
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    Mariss helped me out over the phone one day to...

    Mariss helped me out over the phone one day to get it working. I currently have them working together to provide me with spindle speed for my lathe.

    I'm not in the shop so I don't have the...
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    G540 and C3 index pulse card

    Hi folks. I'm hoping someone can help me out with my setup.

    I'm currently upgrading my Taig mill from a Xylotex to a G540 motor. In the process I'm trying to get a couple of other bells and...
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    Obviously I posted this in the wrong spot. ...

    Obviously I posted this in the wrong spot. Ignore this thread and I'll open another in the Gecko forum.
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    G540 and C3 index pulse card

    Hi folks. I'm hoping someone can help me out with my setup.

    I'm currently upgrading my Taig mill from a Xylotex to a G540 motor. In the process I'm trying to get a couple of other bells and...
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    Thanks I'll check that out. The G540 can output...

    Thanks I'll check that out. The G540 can output at least 10v, and I think up to 12v.

    Chris
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    Jeff, The motor does accept voltage to control...

    Jeff,

    The motor does accept voltage to control speed (Homann Designs has a board that does exactly that for this motor.) I haven't found anything from Sherline on this motor yet, and I'm waiting...
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    G540 and a Sherline variable speed motor

    I'm in the middle of trying to setup a Sherline variable speed motor to be controlled by my G540. I'm looking at the control board for the motor, and there is a Max, Min and Accel attached to the...
  9. Purchasing advise on King Canada Lathe vs Elite Lathe

    Hi folks. I'm getting close to purchasing a new 10x22 lathe, and I'm hoping that someone here has opinions on the two different lathes I'm considering.

    The first is from Garant and it is an Elite...
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    I was looking at this tool and the price put me...

    I was looking at this tool and the price put me off. If you are interested in making one for yourself, check out Model Engineers' Workshop from June 2007. There is a set of plans in there for...
  11. It's unfortunate that DG1 is no longer using the...

    It's unfortunate that DG1 is no longer using the Xylotex boards (the one I bought back in Feb '08 has one.) When I had problems with my board I just went straight to Jeff at Xylotex. I know his...
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    I'd love to hear about your experiences upgrading...

    I'd love to hear about your experiences upgrading the Taig with ball screws when you get around to it. I'm happy with the setup the way it is now, but I can see wanting more eventually :)

    Chris
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    I had seen that before. I am wondering if anyone...

    I had seen that before. I am wondering if anyone has had positive or negative experiences with any of them. I've found some industrial suppliers are difficult to deal with as a small customer.
    ...
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    I've been considering building an enclosure like...

    I've been considering building an enclosure like this for a while now. Does anyone know of a decent Canadian dealer for the 80/20 products?

    Thanks
    Chris
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    Deepgroove is using Xylotex boards (at least he...

    Deepgroove is using Xylotex boards (at least he was when I bought mine last Feb.) The controller box has Deepgroove on it, but if you crack it open it's a Xylotex board inside.

    Just be careful...
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    I have to agree with ryansuperbee. I started...

    I have to agree with ryansuperbee.

    I started out with a small lathe, and eventually converted it to CNC. I always enjoyed working on the lathe, but it always frustrated me not being able to do...
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    Hey folks. I'm seriously considering upgrading...

    Hey folks. I'm seriously considering upgrading from my Taig lathe to one of these by the end of the year. My Taig is currently setup with a CNC conversion I did on it, and I would want to give this...
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