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  1. Re: upgrading from flashcut software to linuxcnc with gecko drives timing issue

    It doesn't like micro steps above 1 . So .512 and half that works . Distance is .005" off moving .02" @.256 ms

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  2. Re: upgrading from flashcut software to linuxcnc with gecko drives timing issue

    Thank you Andrew I will change that when I get in . The next fun is configuring my A axis that is a stepper drive . I searching for info on that now .

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  3. Re: upgrading from flashcut software to linuxcnc with gecko drives timing issue

    So micro stepping is 100th the steps per rev ? That gives smooth movement.

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  4. Re: upgrading from flashcut software to linuxcnc with gecko drives timing issue

    Its ten encoder ticks to one pulse to move . So its 10 divided 512. It ran ok under flash cut. I just need more functionality in my software .

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  5. Re: upgrading from flashcut software to linuxcnc with gecko drives timing issue

    I'm running 3 DC servos and 1 stepper . Here is my flash cut config scream shot . The drivers are going into fault . I tried increasing the gain but that's not it ....
  6. upgrading from flashcut software to linuxcnc with gecko drives timing issue

    I'm in the process of configuring linuxcnc with gecko 320x drives and the motor is only moving in pulses . the motor steps per rev are 512 and encoder divisions is 10 . I think that acts like drive...
  7. anyone know the beep codes for the lmb-680p motherboard

    does anyone know the beep codes for a lmb-680p on a vmx-30 ? I get one beep on / off repeating with no boot . It happened after pulling ram to get part numbers , checked everything for loose...
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    Re: Part zero sensing marco

    Yes I4 is input 4 .

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    Re: Milling kapton tape ?

    Masking part for powder coating and then want to mill . I don't want to mill then mask .


    Tony

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    Milling kapton tape ?

    I was wondering if milling kapton tape or hight temp tape would work ?


    Tony

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    Re: Taig cnc mill capabilities ?

    My history with steppers with a flashcut system is not good


    Tony

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    Re: Taig cnc mill capabilities ?

    I am running at servo (dc motor with encoders )driven taig and I use hsm pathing . I would not run that pathing with steppers . As for holding a tolerance with the machine you need to know your...
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    Turn / mill setup

    I am looking at building a turn / mill table top lathe with a spindle. I am almost sure Mach 4 will do that , correct me if I am wrong please ! I am new to Mach but not to 3/4axis machining . For...
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    looking for feedback on pokeys and mach4

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    I was looking for a new controller for my stepper base cnc and ran across pokeys . I was wondering how well it worked with mach 4 ? It is a tossup between that and a ethernet smoothstepper . ...
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    Re: FUSION 360 and 3D strategy

    It has 4th/5th axis indexing now


    Tony

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    Re: FUSION 360 and 3D strategy

    I would run the demo lic and make sure it does what you need . But your right why pay for something when it is not needed , I would and do give help/feedback on there forums.


    Tony

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    Re: FUSION 360 and 3D strategy

    The startup/hobby/ student is also the full version . My understanding the vcarve was added to hsm a month ago and will be added to fusion at some point they didn't t give a date


    Tony

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    Re: FUSION 360 and 3D strategy

    Yes that is the ultimate or full version how ever you want to look at it . They are still adding features to it . I am waiting on there version of v carve . It doesn't like large meshes , but I have...
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    Re: FUSION 360 and 3D strategy

    296550


    Tony

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    Re: FUSION 360 and 3D strategy

    Yes it is the same in fusion


    Tony

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    Re: FUSION 360 and 3D strategy

    2d cut out the pockets and then 3d the chamfers use selections to keep the paths limited to the area that needs to be cut (edit:scallop pass) .

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    Re: BobCAM Vs. Fusion 360

    Mark All models do not have to be created in one file , you make a part then open a new design save it then go to the file you want to insert and right click on it from there you can insert it to...
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    Re: BobCAM Vs. Fusion 360

    Yes and people are pushing for backup on the user side with out having to save each files . Files used with in 15 days are keeped user side too .


    Tony

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    Re: BobCAM Vs. Fusion 360

    Make a user account to fusion 360 forums and post the question . The lath cam is new , if they don't then add the idea and more than likely they will add it .


    Tony

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    Re: Slice tube

    Find a place local that does wire edm and talk to them .


    Tony

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  26. Thread: Slice tube

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    Re: Slice tube

    Yes sir that thing is going to constantly move . I yet to see what surface finish he would like and tolerance. That will dictate how hard this job will be !


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  27. Thread: Slice tube

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    Re: Slice tube

    Roger a round part when slit like that always closes up (surface tension) mate


    Tony

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    Re: Slice tube

    Think I will wait for more info


    Tony

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    Re: Slice tube

    His thinnest wall thk is .25 " correct ?


    Tony

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    Re: Slice tube

    Hey roger should have said something about the price difference between them too . 316 will shine up nice and cost more do to machine time / tooling costs


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