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Looks to be a 60mm(NEMA 23) and seem like the Gecko 540 might be able to drive it depending on the exact spec of that particular M060. (540: max 3.5 A => specs: ...

Thanks much for sharing, ..... it's an inspiration and a great help !!

I also would like to know about interfacing the Miller x-treme series manual plasma machines.

A functional work of art!

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I have noticed from personal experience and a couple of years of reading gecko related postings that Gecko (Mariss Freimanis) is both EXTREMELY knowledgeable and EXTREMELY helpful. I suggest you...

I killed one and the warranty was long gone..... Gecko said send it in so they could postmortem and at the same time they sent me new one, right away. That's the kind of stuff I continue to hear...

Darebee ... that is an option I grant you. Thanks for getting the conversation started.

The goal, in my mind, is to find things in our Hi-Tech world that can be adapted/exported to folks that...

Metallurgy:
Looking for aprox 1" to 2" schd 40 pipe that can be used to make cutter for scooping out wooden bowls (housekeeping basic item).
Need an Alloy with ability to take a cutting edge for...

Thanks for sharing ... wiring diagram would be great. My new Taig 4 axis cnc is on the way. UPS says it's in the state and should be on the porch monday!!!!

auto heater core (small radiator) and a muffin cooling fan

http://www.artsoftcontrols.com/documentation/

The document: "Using Mach 3 Mill" has a lot of good basic tutorial info on machine setup and limit switches in particular.


Good Luck!

You need to use the controller docs (Xylotex?) and
(a) make yourself a table that lists the control lines on the board, both inputs and outputs. e.g. input(a) is step on channel_1, input(b) is...

You didn't really give enough info on your system for someone to make a very informed comment.

(a) Laptop of desktop (parallel port pin RS-232 signal voltage can be low (3.3V) on laptops)
(b)...

Cheap clamp on AC amp meter on the input to the power supply will give you an idea but will be high because of the total AC power input is losses in the transformer plus the power used by the...

graemeian,
Thanks for experimenting and saving me the mess. I will be watching to see what develops with this. Machinable wax from FreemanSupply is quoting at $260_US for 40lbs (2"x24"x24"). So, I...

Thanks so much for taking the time to share and inspire others (me!).

Even if he cooling media (air) is warmer than ambient it is likely cooler than the the cutting tool and the cut zone. That is all you need. The rapid movement of the air facilitates transfer of...

I have used packed dry sand for bending thin wall 1" stainless tube but have had that approach fail on 3/4" and 1" galv steel EMT?

A one off approach might be to use low temp casting alloys to...

So have you tried other fonts to see if they can generate spaces? If so and you want/must use stick40 then perhaps if you have the space be a different font like 'times' or 'courier'.

What process/programs/details are you using.
Corel is the CAD program. Are you generating an output file that is being used by a CAM program to generate the g-code? etc etc

The Prop Builder's Molding & Casting Handbook (Paperback)
by Thurston James...

I purchased a controller box (Pwr Supply/Geckos) with Mach3_SW and servos from Dan Mauch at Camtronics. ( http://s120220635.onlinehome.us/index.asp ) I was pleased with the product and service. He...

Do you have a schematic as part of the documentation and if so have you done any basic meter testing to see if voltages are present and proper as specified. Unlikely but possible that you have or can...

The 60lb blocks are LEAD used for ballast in our schooner. I melted/cast a bit more than 2000 lbs and used about 20lbs of propane. A bit less I think. If I start doing large quantities of Aluminum...

Maybe the best lost foam site I have seen:
http://www.buildyouridea.com/cnc/hblb/hblb.html

Great lost foam page: beginner doing some large sections and complex shapes and it is very well...

Seems that you just took this thread to the next level with your analysis and explanation.

Thanks.....

Impressive, keep the good work and thanks for sharing.

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I am not the best person to tell about the use of the fancy features but I figured that for a few extra hundred dollars they are a worthwhile addition and I hope to grow into them.
I have a dynasty...

I am sure the cheap imports are getting better quickly but they are a gamble. If the company that is selling them has been around for a few years and if they will provide you with a list of parts so...