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I'm starting a 4th axis build for my converted X3 size small mill. After reading up on the topic I've concluded that basing the build on a strain wave gearbox (aka Harmonic Drive) will best meet my...

We're interested in using a Masso controller for a 3 axis gantry robot hot melt glue application machine we're building.

Love the all in one aspect and ditching the PC, but there's not a lot of...

That looks very interesting. Thanks for the link.

I'll need some help selecting the power/torque requirements however.

For the gantry motors I have a 22 tooth spur gear on the motor shaft,...

Hey gang,

I built a prototype gantry robot for precise and fast hot melt adhesive application that was well received on our shop floor and I now have a budget to scale up and build a production...

Late to the party here, but wanted to chime in to say this is a very stout looking build.

If you'd permit me to ask one question... when you slave two steppers to run the Y-axis, does that require...

From my perspective, the key ingredient to any machine purchase or build is to have a clue what your want to do with it.

Many DIY types (and I'm certainly a DIY type of guy) have never operated,...

PS... ever since they created a sub-forum for the X3 machines, the board gets very little traffic.

X3s are the red headed step child and G0704s are "where it's at"

That and I honestly think...

here's the driver kit you want...

http://www.automationtechnologiesinc.com/products-page/g540-stepper-motor-kits/g540-4-axis-nema23-381ozin-nema34-906ozin-48v7-3a-psu

the 906 N34 motor runs...

Hey Neil...

Check out my (now dated) build thread for ideas on a stand. I'm very happy with the one I built.

I didn't go with CNC Fusion, because of limited resources at the time... but I...

OOOOh.... back lash comp is still set on in Mach.... That's probably the problem....

I'll check the gibs as well.

Then I'll prop up front of mill and reach under and loosen, then re-tighten...

add'l info....

I converted the mill using second hand, old, CNC Fusion hardware I purchased from a fellow Zoner years ago.

I had Y axis backlash problems from day one, and I believe they were...

Hey guys,

I am just finishing up an upgrade to my X3 (G0463) with the goal of extending my Y-axis travel and getting rid of grossly excessive backlash (0.018").

I replaced the Y-axis ball...

Glad to see you're still at it...

I'm upgrading my G0602 lathe, but have no plans for CNC.

Variable Speed? Maybe. but I need to turn the wheels more, make more parts and up my skill level...

The Grizzly G0704

Glad to hear that he's taking care of you. I've corresponded with him several times over the years and he's been very helpful. Even if I wasn't buying anything from him. I purchased my hardware...

Please make sure to post when u get your kit

I don't have the zero backlash kit, but it has a very good rep and I wish I did. I'm pretty sure the nuts have dual bearing races, such that in one race the bearings ride one side and on the other...

I'm trying G-Wizard on the free trial and am wondering....

Can the software run on a PC that is not connected to the internet? The trial seems yo run as a web based app.

Are any bench-top mill...

Then unlike the G0602 lathe, it must not use the lead screw for the power feed, but have a separate power feed gear. I'm referring to the lever labeled S on the page 3 diagram.

My understanding is that Michael has a day job which requires him to travel.

Be patient, either he or his wife will get back to you.

For the X3 mill, this is THEE kit to have.

how do you like the power cross feed on that mill....

I hemmed and hawed and finally decided on the G0602.... but the power cross feed on the G9972 made it a tough decision.

Not that I don't think that Bill's clever little gizmo isn't really slick... It is VERY clever indeed.

When your CNC homes to a set of limit switches and your router is cutting the perimeter of the work piece, all that's really important is that you work piece doesn't move during any of the...

I have the standard hot keys assigned for x,y&z.... But there are several options on the hot key screen that I don't know about...

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System hot keys and external buttons are all Greek to...

I'm looking for options for use an option to a pendant.

anybody ever considered or seen one of these little puppies.

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If you could program the / key to read ctrl, and the * key to read...

Any idea if the Vista pendants will run on the older versions of Mach3?

Following up, I purchased the Makita...

I think I have the collet challenge solved as I read on another forum where a guy modified a universal die grinder collet buy turning it down ~5 thou at the...

Hope you don't mind if I piggy back a Q on your thread.... If you had limited funds, would you rather drop $150 on a pendant? Or a touch screen?

Well, I went back to the BORG and inspected both more closely, after reading some negative reviews about the Bosch having a problem of the body slipping in the base.

Yup... the reviews were...

I want a high speed milling option for my CNC X3 (but the question is generic to any CNC mill).

The intended purpose is for cutting wood on the mill, as well as using small cutters on Aluminum.
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