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Got it. Thank you. Looks like I just have to make a minor change to my G-Code.

I want to cut a slope or pitch using G code and Mach3. For example, start X0, Y0, Z0. Then move to say X1, Y0, Z.050. Is this possible to get a smooth slope, or does Mach only take steps, such as...

I have a Dell GX260 SFF that I paid $60 for. It works fine with minimal hard drive and memory. I wanted a laptop for space considerations, so got a Dell E6500 for $125 also nothing fancy, and added a...

I used the hold down kit provided to me with the machine, but found an excess of paint in the slots, and burrs on the nuts made them difficult to use. Some scraping and grinding and they now fit.

I got my 704 give or take 1 1/2 months ago, and I finally got to do the run in procedure. I just used my hand to gauge the bearing/spindle temps. It seemed to be comfortable to the touch, so I figure...

I have been working on putting together a CNC controlled G0704 since the first of the year or so. I held off purchasing the electronics until I got my hands on the machine. Time kept dragging on and...

I have been making some progress. I have the elctrronics box almost done, with a few minor additions needed. Limit switches, home switches etc. I will be mounting the box, and making up some motor...

This post is of immense help to me too. I have been unsure as to how to set up my motors. Now I have a solid clue. Thank you.

I discovered the cure for the problem I was having trying to figure out what was up with the ESS. Turns out my laptop has some sort of an issue. I did a fresh install of Win XP Tablet Edition, and...

Each header connection has a jumper at what seems to be designated as "pin #26". The documentation doesn't give definitive info as far as I am concerned. There are 3 header ports, numbered 1,2 and 3....

Here I am again with a couple of more questions.
First: ESS header jumper pin #26. I have 5V to the connector. It lights up and responds to a ping from the computer. But- there is a jumper at each...

Progress at last !! I tried the xml file, made some adjustments, and was able to spin 2 motors. I found the pins in the xml file were not quite right. I ended up switching the Y and Z pins to get the...

OK, I figured out what and where to put the xml file. It looks like the pins don't match the MX3660 config tho. I reckon I should change the DB25 pins to the same as the driver specs. I also see I...

I downloaded the *.xml file, but no clue where to put it, or if I have to extract it. I have been reading the manuals for the MX3660 and the Mach3, but I am no further than I was to begin with. The...

I have an ESS but not sure if I want to create more problems for myself. Will the ESS eliminate the Mach3 pins setup? What about a jumper on each ESS header connector? I was planning to hook up a 5V...

A new problem, maybe. I hooked up the power supply, the MX3660, and 1 motor on the X axis. I connected a parallel cable to the computer and the MX3660. I turned on the power, and got a small pop...

I am starting to do a G0704 build. I am waiting for the machine to get in stock. I am setting up the electronics in the meantime. I do have a question to start with. How are you guys mounting the...

Hoss2006, you need to quit giving me more ideas ! :cheers:

Looks like a nice machine. Congrats. I got the Keling 3 axis (MX3660) driver to simplify setting up, and the same motors. I haven't determined if the Spindle 0-10V optional section shown on the...

Thank you

I have a question pertaining to the connectors on the side of the MX3660. There is no way to access the terminal screws on some of the connections, unless some unplug from the device. The closeup pic...

The 2 National Instrument cards look like 68 pin SCSI cards. One is PCI, and I suspect the other is a backplane card for some sort of server with 4 disk drives.
I doubt they will be of any use to...

Since it appears that DY Engineering is no longer making these, perhaps you would be willing to make a couple more of these, or perhaps you could assist me with the G code so I can make my own, once...

I got a reply and it appears he is no longer producing these. :(
Also from Fastest1 "Manufacturer is most likely Carlon, electrical enclosures at Home Depot."
HD is who I thought you might mean....

What supplier is this you speak of?

That is who I was thinking of. I just sent an inquiry as to when they will be available.

Looks good. I did find someone making them on a limited basis. I have a link somewhere that I will find. Web site showed OOS at the moment, but I suspect they will make some up if a few people want...

Thanks, Fastest1. If I had the electronics in my posession, it would be a bit easier to do a layout, and determine a size, so I reckon I will have to wait a few more days.
OP- I hope the...

Thanks, Hoss. It seems the 570 oz/in motors are actually NEMA24 size. I am searching to find some.

New question- what are you guys using for an electronics enclosure? Size? I want to use something I can mount to the side of the mill base. That makes only one wire to connect to the computer,...