Search:

I am not using limit switches just yet but I would suggest using silicon caulk to cover any area of exposed metals or areas that might allow moisture to wick in.

AH, thanks for the reply. I just need to get it running good enough to get the Z axis screw upgraded then. Already have the ball screws and bearings.

still getting stopping and buzzing when going up on the Z axis even at 40 ipm. What are you guys using for steps, ipm, and accel?

Well I should say I am still in phase 1 with the stock screws.
...

Ah thanks, I must have turned it down while having trouble with it. Been a year or more since I messed with it last. Then I just need need to setup the backlash compensation and I should have a good...

Can someone point me toward how to speed up the Z axis? I finally got back around to rewiring it to bipolar parallel and adjusted the top motor mount so it doesn't stick during movement. It is a bit...

Kewl thx

I was wondering for those of you that have Nema34 906 Oz for the Z axis, how do you like to wire it up? I currently have mine wired to bipolar series, but was wondering if another setup would work...

somehow I got really lucky and letting it sit over night loose got rid of most of the wobble. there is still about 0.001 wobble left so I am going to just deal with it until i can get the ball screw....

Now I have to figure out what is going on with the Z axis screw. It is a bit wobbly. The oldham coupler doesn't seem to wobble so I was thinking I got the threading straight. so either something else...

OK way better on Hoss's recommendation. Thanks for the formula. I was short a 0 and the velocity was WAY too high. I would have been asking about the Z next. I knew it had a larger diameter screw so...

I am using inches and the factory screw not the ball screws yet.

I am having a rough time tuning the motors. I figured out that I had the drivers set to default and since I am using a smooth stepper board that it needs to be set to specifics. I used 1/8 stepping...

Thanks Hoss!

I started putting the back panel together. Ran into a few issues with local corrugated board available being too think so I opted for something called economy plastic sheet. It is...

Hoss, for the PDB3 lifting plate, would mild steel be strong enough or is something like cold rolled steel a better choice? Sorry I don't know, well anything, about the different steels yet....

Well phase 1 is going well for me so far. after some of the talk here recently I checked the table full travel movement and I am lucky enough to be smooth all the way. The only this that was giving...

I am starting to get excited about getting phase 1 of my build done. I have all the mounts made and test fit. I have all the wood cut for the chip tray with the main plank between the mill and stand...

HEHE figures they are out of lowers when I see it. For some reason I have not gotten any email for this thread in last couple days.

Just resubscribed to see if that fixes it.

OK, I will just wait until I get the extrusion framework measured out. I just paid for that order today. The local plastic place will cut to order so I won't have to worry about that.
When I get...

Ah, I have never seen that request total from buyer thing before. ebay quoted me way more for shipping. Either way I got quoted $23 a piece for 1/8x24x48 that I can pick up so it is a bit cheaper...

Yeah that is the plan to use that or the corrugated sign stuffs . The $200 is just for the 6 panels, 4 in front and 1 each on the sides. I may be able to use just 5 since once side won't really be...

HAHA, I saw Indiana (where I am from) was excited about maybe picking it up but it's in South Bend which is way north and I am Indianapolis(middle of the state). I found a place in town that sells to...

The only stuff I find at home depot and such is big bronze 48x96 sheets that I will have to rent a truck just to get it home. I guess the color is not that big a deal as long as I can see though it....

Yeah, found several places just trying to see if I should be finding it cheaper. The couple places that I did find it cheaper wanted $100 just for the shipping.

Do you remember about how much those polycarbonate sheets for the enclosure cost you? they where 24x48" right? Apparently they quit selling them on the website you got them from.

Yay! got it. The allen socket was a 3/8 drive and my breaker is 1/2 so I had to use a ratchet with a big box end wrench on the end to get enough leverage to break them loose.

OK, I will try it tonight. I have rounded a few socket caps out before so I am guessing these are a harder grade. I did buy a 10mm allen socket in case I found one of those impact wrenches that you...

good call on the set screw. I saw the hole but couldn't see far enough down it to tell there was a set screw.

Now just have to figure out the column bolts

I could use a little help. I just got my G0704 yesterday. Yay! and trying to take it apart to get the pieces in the basement to start the conversion. I ran into a couple stubborn pieces.

First is...

Nice, I was looking for a place to make me some vinyl stencils for a couple etching projects. With something like this I should be able to make my own once I get my machine running.

OK great, and just to verify the diagrams from the Phase 3 > Phase 3 only folder is the correct dimensions for the your current setup with the belt drive on the rear of the Y axis and the flipped Z...