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I have to question, does the machine not power up? Or does the machine not initialize the axis to home position? If it doesn't initilaize the axis, then I'd start with cleaning the position sensors,...

It happened to me on one of my 3000Hs. It wouldn't home, so I took off one of the covers. It had a bunch of chips there. Cleaned them out. Better, but still wouldn't home consistantly. I sprayed some...

There are differences. I don't have both though. The 3000H is heavier built. From what I know, the 3000H has alarger spindle bore, I think 1-3/8 vs .750 for the 3000. The 3000H can use 5C collets,...

There is also a Yahoo board for the lathes:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DynaMyte-CNCLathes/
The moderator is also allowing mill users to post there. Might be worth a try. I have used the Dyna...

I now have two Defiance VTX-1. One has the tool changer. There is a new Yahoo group for these machines. Two members so far:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VTX-1/
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I have the earlier model manual. I could copy them. It has the Bridgeport J type head (rounded corners). The later ones had a square or box head.
Tom

Hi,
I just bought a Defiance VTX-1. It is a 115V machine and no ATC. I did power up the machine and move the axis. I didn't have air to the machine. I think the machine was amde in '98. I have...

I did sell the mill on E-Bay for the opening bid of $950. There was only one bidder. I think 25 watchers and about 800 looks. I did have two offers. One for $800 and the other for $300. I turned both...

I did get the mill running in CNC mode with CNC Pro II last night. I tried again to mess with Mach3. I looked for the printer port call out. It listed LT1 port and some numbers and letters after...

Yes they are the old blue ones.
Tom

Jeff,
Someone ask on E-Bay what size they are. I checked and searched, but couldn't find an answer. I think its either pin or port selection. I'll try again tonight. Also, the pins from the...

Anyone know the size of the motors on thses machines? Like NEMA type.
Tom

The item number is 320283227011. There was one last week that went for about $1500. It was an older model like mine. It was just the mill, with the standard spindle. No power supply, no program and...

I also installed Mach3 to drive my MiniTech mill. Nothing happening. I could move the axis with CNC Pro II, so the machine does work. I haven't checked the printer port ID and optimized Windows XP. I...

I saw you message posted on the EMCO board. I will say one thing, if you are not going to use the tape reader on these machines, then it might be best to disconnect it. I have heard they can develope...

I don't think the WelTurn conversion was very difficult. There was some modifications to some of the boards and some splice taps on some wires. The cost was about $800, plus I had to buy a microscope...

There is a Yahoo group for this type of machine. I do have one myself, but converted it to WelTurn. Mine was a series 2. I think the series 3 is actually a series 4. As in you have a few more M codes...

There is a lot of people calling themselves or their work place titles them a machinist. I have worked about 10 years as a machinist, I do have a federal card saying such as I went through an 4 year...

I can't directly comment on the mill in the attachment. It looks good though. My comment is if you have the space, you might look at some full sized CNC Bridgeport type or clone mills. You should...

I do have the schematics for the 3000H. This is the larger hevy duty version. I don't know how compatable the schematics would be.
Tom

Cliff,
I have two of the 3000H. I haven't run mine yet. Is yours from KY Louisville. I remember one on E-Bay from there. I hear they are good lathes. Both of mine look capable. I am not...

I'd be interested in the pin cofigurations etc. to set up Mach3 on the Mini-Tech mill. I will probably be selling mine, I have a full size Bridgeport clone (SuperMax). I figure having the machine...

Its probably been 5 years since I ran the machine. I should have used the term MDI or Jog buttons. As I remember I installed the CNC Pro and my stepper motors jittered but didn't move. I think I...

See if the motors have 'Slow-Sync' printed on them. Mine worked with CNC Pro, but I didn't like the program. I never ran a CNC program on that mill. I did a few thing in manual mode. I would guess...

I was wondering what is the color of your stepper motors? Are they the light blue ones (older)? I remember setting up my Mini-Tech mill, with the program they sold back then, CNC Pro. It had some...