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    Re: Are Metal Shavings / Dust Hazardous?

    Hi guys. I'm in industrial hygienist and can answer specific questions about the hazards of the materials you may be exposed to as well as the types of respirators that would be effective. Feel...
  2. Re: emergency mode active when keyboard keys hit.

    I'll have a few guitars on the web site probably in March. I'll post them here as well. Thanks again.
  3. Re: emergency mode active when keyboard keys hit.

    Lee,

    You are a genius. I had backed up all of my files onto an external drive recently. This is the last time the machine worked right that I have used it since we were busy with Christmas...
  4. Re: emergency mode active when keyboard keys hit.

    Good idea. I use a wired keyboard already so it must not be that.
  5. Re: emergency mode active when keyboard keys hit.

    Thanks LeeWay,

    I have a pm into Hood to see if he has some suggestions. In the thread he suggests pulling off a cap/resistor. I'm reluctant to pull off a cap/resistor without making sure that...
  6. Re: emergency mode active when keyboard keys hit.

    Ok I found the configuration. See the attached image. Do you have any suggestions for the settings? 301998
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    Gerry, Thanks for the information. Where is the configuration for the Smoothstepper located on Mach3?
  8. Re: emergency mode active when keyboard keys hit.

    The homing I'm doing is the xy home. It triggers the emergency active mode once it gets to the y-axis and backs off the proximity limit switch. I haven't gotten to the z axis homing yet. I don't...
  9. emergency mode active when keyboard keys hit.

    I have a CRP2448 machine that has been working well for over a year. I have had a huge learning curve and CRP has been extremely patient with me. I had never machined before, did not know CAD/CAM,...
  10. Re: Emergency tripped but motors still engaged

    Actually, the motors are off when the emergency mode is activated. The first time I did this, the motors seemed to be engaged since the gantry would not move.

    I have restarted the smoothstepper...
  11. Emergency tripped but motors still engaged

    I am having problems with a home built machine that has been working great for about a year. I use Mach3 and a Gecko 540 board with a Smoothstepper. When I tried to zero the y axis, the emergency...
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    Machine Build

    I have built a 2'x4' router from CNC Router Parts using NEMA 23 motors, 4-axis DIY electronics kit, and an ethernet smoothstepper (a must have). My system has the Peperyl and Fuchs proximity limit...
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    skipping a step

    Hi,

    I'm a beginner and have a CNC wood router from a kit. I am using SprutCam and Mach3. I have a reproducible problem with my machine skipping a y axis step. This causes the actual soft limits...
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    Mentor needed in Northern New Mexico

    I'm new to CNC machining and would greatly benefit from a mentor. I have a CNC wood router that I built from a kit. Thanks
  15. Re: Dust Collection - CNC Router - Materials: ABS Plastic and MDF Boards

    I agree. I installed a dust collection system that works fantastic using the Harbor Freight 2HP dust collector. I have the collector outside my shop and have a switch inside. I use a Kent CNC dust...
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    Z axis homing problems

    Hello,

    I'm a newby to machining and apologize for asking such a simple question. I have made a CNC router from a kit and have Mach3 to run the machine. I have a z-axis touch plate. The machine...
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    Build in progress

    Well guys I bought it!!! I got a 2' x 4' router kit from CNC Router Parts using NEMA 23's. I am buying the Automation Technologies 4 axis control box today to make life easier.

    High-Torque...
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    This information is very helpful. Thank you so...

    This information is very helpful. Thank you so much for your time. I really like the CNC router parts kits and will probably buy a 2' x 4' kit. I need 4 axis to do the headstock at an angle I...
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    Router kit suggestion

    Hello,

    I'm going to buy a CNC Router kit this month. I would like advise from the pros on what to purchase.

    I personally don't have any experience with CNC machines, but have access to folks...
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