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  1. Re: DIY small scale CNC'ers in Upper East Tennessee?

    Jordan, I have built a MPCNC(Mostly Printed CNC), Check out https://www.v1engineering.com/ for info, parts and plans.
    I 3d printed most of the parts. Used EMT conduit from Lowes for the frame, and...
  2. Re: DIY small scale CNC'ers in Upper East Tennessee?

    Jordan, I have built a MPCNC(Mostly Printed CNC), Check out https://www.v1engineering.com/ for info, parts and plans.
    I 3d printed most of the parts. Used EMT conduit from Lowes for the frame, and...
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    Re: upgrading grbl .8 to 1.1

    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=362562&stc=1

    I accomplished what I wanted to do... Got 1.1 loaded, AND it does work with Grbl Controller...

    Chuck
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    upgrading grbl .8 to 1.1

    When I first got my cnc shield, I loaded Grbl. and it was v.8. Then , I managed to get v.9 loaded. And again, when I heard about 1.1, I somehow got it loaded. I know I had 1.1 loaded, because I...
  5. Re: Brain is frying, first cnc but cant figure out adruino

    I use grbl v1.1 and grbl controller v3.6.1. I tried universal gcode sender, but didn't like it. I will check out bCNC and Chilipepper. Thanks for the links.

    Chuck
  6. Re: Help with GBRL and Universal Gcode Sender with Arduino Hobby CNC Plotter

    Johnny, I am using Arduino Uno, CNC shield v3, grbl 1.1, and grbl controller v 3.6.1.
    My plotter setup is 3 axis CD-rom steppers. I want to use a full stepper axis to lift and drop pen instead of a...
  7. Re: Help with mini CNC Plotter using old DVD Drives

    Johnny, I hope your still here. I'm also building a plotter using Arduino controlling CD-Rom steppers.
    I have looked at several instructables, and youtube videos, and have done hours of research and...
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    Any inkscape users here?

    Anyone here use Inkscape to generate Gcode for engraving/plotting? I keep getting error trying to save the gcode.

    Chuck
  9. DIY small scale CNC'ers in Upper East Tennessee?

    Just got bitten by the CNC bug. I'm interested in small scale hobby type CNC like engraving, routing , 3d printing. Small scale, as Arduino controlled.
    Anyone in the Tri-Cities/Greeneville area? Any...
  10. Re: Step Indexer From Digital Machinist magazine

    How about a link to the download? I am having problems with direction on your sketch, though the exact same hardware works with a sketch from another author.

    Chuck
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    Making PCB's

    Steve or anyone here making PCBs for this project? I have tried several times to make one but cannot get a decent transfer using the laser print/clothes iron method.
    I have programmed the pic and...
  12. Thread: DRO-350

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    DRO-350

    I just purchased a HF X2 mill that the previous owner fitted with scales and a DRO-350. He removed the DR)-350 to install on another mill but left me the scales.
    Does anyone have a DRO-350 they...
  13. Thread: KBIC-120 help

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    KBIC 120 problems

    The fuse in the AC line is as recommended by KB. The fuse blows with a loud pop indicating to me that a dead short exists, w/o the motor even hooked up.
    I downloaded KB's checklist for...
  14. Thread: KBIC-120 help

    by chucketn
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    KBIC-120 help

    A friend bought a KBIC-120 controller to use with a treadmill motor on his lathe. He hooked it up per the manual, but it blows the AC fuse immediatly at turn on. Loud pop. I have the controller on my...
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    Sticky: Jonesborough, TN

    Noobie hobby machinist from Jonesborough, TN. Have only a manual MicroMark 7x14. Just learning . I am a computer tech by trade, unemployed at the moment.
    I am going to play around with CNC...
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