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Yep, my issue was forcing an incorrect unit on the import. When I unchecked the box the solid werks student edition files imported correctly.

Thanks to MichaelHenry and JuKu who had it right.

I did set the units to english " when I did the import. I will try when I get home to use metric and see if there is a difference.

I did mean to post in this thread. I always post in the most...

This thread seems to have been hijacked a little. Back to the original topic...

I can import from SolidWorks but my dimensions are way off. Does anyone know how to fix this issue?

My NEMA23...

This is the new link to the page for building a power supply. Feel free to post to this thread with questions.

Electrical Musings: Power Supply for CNC

Here are some pics...

I REALLY don't want much for this and would be glad for some good tooling, KS-200 collet holders, even a good piece of scrap aluminum. I don't want the $2K the previous...

I really had hoped for some feedback and critique. These buttons are what I use on the keyboard now but I am a newbie.

This box will be an easy build. I am going to start the g-code this...

Is anyone interested in a CamSoft System CS-209?

I got it with a Bridgeport Boss 5 but never did try to install it. I called CamSoft and got a high price for support (I requested a wiring...

Too bad you found info on EMC2 lacking. What basic questions did you not get answered?

In my case with steppers and geckos EMC2 setup was easy. I used the config wizard which has gecko...

On my Bridgeport Boss 5 I found enough inputs and outputs for the machine functions using one parallel port and a CNC4PC C11G card. The card is built with opto-isolators to protect the pc and has 2...

I am wondering what people look for in a control panel that is both like a commercial unit and made for DIY.

This panel is meant to be an addition to a regular industrial style alphanumeric...

Does anyone have the info that was on this page?
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Rapids/2068/MCplans.html

Please post it here or email me and I will pdf it.

Geocities is no more and the...

BTW: a Bridgeport with steppers is EASY to retrofit.

No really, I used a CNC4PC C11G, Gecko 201s (came with the mill but buy 203s) and a VFD from Automation Direct. The hardest thing was...

I have a Bridgeport Boss 5? with steppers (Kwik Switch 200 spindle) and use EMC2. I find that EMC2 is quite powerful. May not have all the bells and whistles that the commercial packages have but...

I would be careful of "bad" sigma motors. Mine had a "bad" Y axis motor when I bought it ($800) but after talking to Maris at Gecko I wired them up with no problem. They have 2 pairs of windings so...

It is an Olivetti/Osai/AB Contor 33 control. (that is "contour" in Italian I think.)

I dont have the drive model numbers.

I am doing a retrofit on the machine with EMC2. So far I have got most...

Visky, would be interested to see how this one turned out. Any post-post info on what you actually did?

Thanks!

I also have some OSAI drive and would like info.

I am in the process of doing the same thing. I have the gecko drives working, a Automation Direct GS2 VFD, and a power supply built with T1 (the 240 v to 120v transformer tapped at 40v). I already...

So this post influenced me to go out and get my lube pump working.

I found that the black and white are in fact 110v supply and return.

On my machine I could get no connection between red and...

Is this the Bijur pump we are talking about? I have a green wire too. I assume that it is to ground.

I did search for this topic before my post but found little. Searching again (at google using "bridgeport head noise site:cnczone.com") I found much more information. Here is a summary.

Head...

Do you have any tips for repair of a head?

My head is pretty noisy but I am unsure if it is the belt or some other more sinister problem.

My head is different than yours, it has the motor...

Do your pulleys still look that dirty/rusty? (cant tell which in the picture)

My head is making a racket so I opened it up after seeing the picture that you posted. I have dirt and dust but the...

I just retrofited a bridgeport 4 with steppers and it was not too hard. I am using EMC2 and Geckodrive G201s. I built a power supply with the T1 transformer in the cabinet, a cap I had on hand and...

I just fired up the 3 phase spindle motor on my bought off craigslist Bridgeport Boss 4.

Got the steppers working with Geckodrive G201s, built a power supply, cleaned the whole machine and...

Does anyone have suggestions on how to install those?

Without a forklift or 3000 lb shop hoist...

BTW: Enco has them on special right now.