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Hi John

I do not know what switch 4 and 8 do. But I will check into it - thanks

Yes I have the amp setting at the highest level. When I go lower there is a noticeable drop in torque. I believe I must have a set of bad electronics. Thanks for the help everyone. Does anyone...

Torchhead,

I turned the micro stepping off on the driver. It did not seem to change things

Gerry,

it cannot take 14 oz without moving. At 9.5 oz it will hold but any more and the motor turns. This is at the end of the 10 in leaver. Any ideas as to why?

OK, I set up an arm on the motor to measure the torque (see pic). It is 10in so with the KL23H276-30-8b motors I should get 28 oz at stall but I only get about 14. So it looks like I am only...

Can you explain "meter it at the driver input" Does that mean measure amperage from the power supply to the driver? If so that's what I did and I get only 1 amp max

Thanks John for the reply.

I just have a cheap meter but i still never see over 1 amp even though the driver is set to 3 amps. I rechecked the wiring it seems to be correct. Maybe I am asking...

Hi all,

I have a automation technologies 3 axis kit (though its on a lathe right now so just 2 axis) This includes the kl 4030 drivers, a 36v 8.8 amp power supply and 287oz/in 3amp steppers

I...

CNC machine project

I have a cnc machine that I designed and built but just no longer have the space or time to finish it.

The rails are 60 inches on the y axis and give about 51 inches of...

I am not sure but I will cover the cost of shipping for anything over $100.

Here is a pic of the router and mount

also the MDF boards are not attached to the machine but I think I have a good...

CNC machine project

I have a cnc machine that I designed and built but just no longer have the space or time to finish it.

The rails are 60 inches on the y axis and give about 51 inches of...

Ok

Thanks guys you convinced me - i ordered the kit


Kev

jeff

Can you still use the manual controls after the conversion or is it CNC only. From the pictures at cncfusion website it looks like one axis can be moved manually but how about the others?

Hi

Anyone know of a CNC conversion kit for the X2 mini mill? I have the Harbor freight version and would like to make it cnc

Thanks

Kev

Hi all

Anyone know of manufacturers that sell an inexpensive z axis or a z axis kit?


Thanks

Kev

Thanks guys for the help

I'll scrap the drill press idea. But you have given me some good ideas to try thanks

Kev

Hello guys

I took 2 pieces of extruded aluminum angle bolted them togeather and expected them to create a nice flat square bracket but this was not the case. So I guess I need to machine the...

Gerry

I have another block - you are right 2 blocks is a better way to go

Hello guys

I am working on the z axis for my machine. I have some ebay (IKO) rails that I thought I would use for the Z axis. I only plan to use one rail with the cutter being attached directly...

Thanks guys for the help

I purchased the screws directly from Nook

Hi all
I was looking at some precision acme rod. So far nook industries from MSC seems to be the best deal
...

Thanks guys for the replies

Peu, you have an interesting build thread.

This is my first machine and will be very light duty. Maybe drawer slides will be adequate?


Kev

Hello

I have a question about CNC table design. Some have a moveable table.
Others move the gantry. On the open source drawer slide design it seems to be headed toward a moving table. Why...

HI guys,

What do you use for a dust cover on your screws and or rails?where do you get dust covers?

Or do you really need a dust cover? I would think that it would help prolong the life of...

Thanks guys for the replies,

Paul,

Roton does seem to have better prices than Mcmaster.

Buckie,

My motors are not very heavy duty. The 140 or so ipm will probably be OK for me. I...

Hi all

Who has the best prices for ballscrews/ballnuts? I checked out Roton and they have better prices than McMaster but these are the only two that I know of. I am looking at a 5/8 X 0.2 sized...