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    Change bearings on spindle motor

    Yesterday I began to hear some noises from my spindle motor - a high frequency "whining" or "whistling", it's intermittent and varies depending on speed. So I suspect the bearing - how easy are those...
  2. Re: Omio rebuilt with UCCNC - problem with CV settings

    I'm using Fusion 360 so I will try this. Thanks!
  3. Omio rebuilt with UCCNC - problem with CV settings

    I have rebuilt my Omio X8-2200L-USB with a CNCdrive AXBB-E ethernet motion controller and then running UCCNC. Prior to conversion I had problems with loosing steps, now it works really nice. However...
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    Re: Steeping too much in X

    Forgot to say: running Mach 3 on Windows 10.
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    Steeping too much in X

    I have suddenly encountered my machine (a modified Omio) sometimes goes to far in X. Yesterday I routed a piece were there should be a square hole in the material but suddenly it went too far to...
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    Re: OmioCNC report

    I bought my Omio X8-2200L-USB three years ago and used it on daily basis for my work. Generally I'm satisfied with it but sometimes (but still seldom) it steps wrong so after a recommendation from...
  7. Omio X8-2200L-USB problem - fix, rebuild or sell

    I have used a Omio X8-2200L-USB for 2-3 years and since day one there have been problem, it "oversteps" sometimes - it occurs in a few percent of the runs so it's hard to fault seek. Typical some mm...
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    Re: Losing steps on Z

    Hi, I think I may have the solution. I opened up the control unit and everything was covered in dust. Just when I was cleaning it a friend dropped by, he is a electronics engineer and he gave me a...
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    Re: OmioCNC report

    Have anyone had problems with losing steps on Omio? I purchased a Omio X8-2200L-USB more than an a year and have used it on daily basis without any problems. However, last week it began losing steps...
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    Losing steps on Z

    I have owned a Omio X8-2200L-USB for more than an a year, using it on daily basis without any major problems. However, last week it began losing steps on Z, not often but all of a sudden when I don't...
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    Clanging sound from Omio

    My Omio X8-2200-USB has been running perfectly for months but today a clanging or rattling noise occurs when I jog the X-axis back and forth. It sounds like the aluminium plates are loose, as they...
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    Re: Post processor for Omio X8-2200L-USB

    I have tried that. Then the spindle goes down instantly. Luckily I held my hand on the emergency button.
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    Re: Post processor for Omio X8-2200L-USB

    My temporary solution is to put "G0 Z5" before "G0 X52.6 Y26.2".




    (1001)
    (T1 D=2. CR=0. - ZMIN=-3. - FLAT END MILL)
    G90 G94 G91.1 G40 G49 G17
    G21
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    Re: Post processor for Omio X8-2200L-USB

    Ok. I don't have the time, knowledge and stamina to sit down and analyze the code. I'm busy trying to learn understand G-code.

    From zero but it doesn't rise before going to the starting point and...
  15. Thread: Safe Z

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    Re: Safe Z

    I designed in Fusion 360 and imported G-code to Easel. For my new Omio machine i design in Fusion 360 (even same files as on the X-carve) and run G-code from Mach3.

    "Origo".... this is a term in...
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    Post processor for Omio X8-2200L-USB

    I haven't succeded in getting my Omio X8-2200L-USB to behave correctly - I need to modify G-code prior to every job. I use "CNC Router Parts (Mach3Mill)" post processor in Fusion 360 and haven't been...
  17. Thread: Safe Z

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    Re: Safe Z

    I suspected that. But why did it rise when I ran same files on my X-carve? It uses an web based application (Easel) where you load the G-code - is it possible they have made an idiot safe tweak for...
  18. Thread: Safe Z

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    Safe Z

    When I set the bit on origo it doesn't rise before it travels to the starting point - just draging on the surface. Is there any setting for this in Mach 3? I had a X-carve where it rised to safety...
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    Re: Anticorrosive for spindle

    Should I go for red, green, yellow or blue? Does it matter? I have heard some types can damage rubber seals.
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    Anticorrosive for spindle

    In the manual for my CNC machine it's recommended to pour anticorrosive in the cooling water for the spindle. I have searched for anticorrosive but can't find any general product (unless you buy a...
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    Re: New Omio X8-2200L-USB won't work

    Made notes straight away. :-) Even if you think you will remember there is a good chance you'll go through the same process next time.
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    Re: New Omio X8-2200L-USB won't work

    Problem solved! Some of the configuration files appeared in wrong folder when copied to the installation, the instructions were ambigious (and I went with the wrong alternative).
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    Re: New Omio X8-2200L-USB won't work

    Yes, quickstart which I followed in detail.

    Plugin? USB motion card?

    Emergency button disabled.

    Today I tried a third computer - and it worked. Can't see I did something different. But I...
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    New Omio X8-2200L-USB won't work

    I purchased a Omio X8-2200L-USB some weeks ago and can't get it working. I have installed Mach as described in the manual, everything is correct connected, control box is alive but nothing moves. The...
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