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  1. Poll: I haven't decided which one to buy.... yet.

    I haven't decided which one to buy.... yet.
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    If you get one of the newer macs with the intel...

    If you get one of the newer macs with the intel processor you can partition your hard drive and dual boot the computer with WindowsXP. Unfortunately you can't run Mastercam in the MacOS... in fact...
  3. Thanks for all your opinions and the information...

    Thanks for all your opinions and the information on SolidCam, i think that it is going to be a strong contender for me, (depending on the price- if the reseller ever calls me back....)
  4. SolidCam a Good Option for Small Job Shop?

    A little background first:

    I'm getting ready to open a small job shop (One VMC, a welder, manual lathe to start (upgrade to a CNC later))

    What I'm wondering is if SOlidCam/SolidWorks is the...
  5. Indeed this would be the correct way to do it. ...

    Indeed this would be the correct way to do it.

    BTW thats a nice looking axe you've got modeled there, very metal :) I'm an Ernie Ball fan myself, but there is nothing quite like shredding on a...
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    very cool little program! thanks! BTW it works...

    very cool little program! thanks!

    BTW it works in AutoCad 2007 :)
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    Basically I setup an interupt routine that is...

    Basically I setup an interupt routine that is triggered on every step pulse coming into the controller. The routine checks the state of the direction input (high/low) and increments or decrements a...
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    OK so after alot of reading today I've come up...

    OK so after alot of reading today I've come up with this:

    Grizzly X3 Mill

    Motors:

    4x Keling KL34-180-90 (90V 40 Amp 1125 oz-in peak) (3 for Axes + Spindle)
    4x US Digital E5S-500-250-EG-PKG2...
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    First CNC, Lots of Questions...

    I'd like to start off by thanking everyone on this forum for all the great information that is available, I've been lurking around here for a few months trying to soak up as much as possible, and I...
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    I'm using drawer sliders for my machine that I'm...

    I'm using drawer sliders for my machine that I'm working on (build log coming soon :))

    I'm using some heavy duty ones that I picked up at Home Depot, I think they were $22 CDN a pair. Very...
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    Ive done that too!!!! Im beginning to think that...

    Ive done that too!!!! Im beginning to think that electronics and I don't agree....
    (flame2)
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    Tried out using interrupts for counting pulses,...

    Tried out using interrupts for counting pulses, and also figured out the problem with the PWM. Now the system reacts correctly to the errors, and will move as needed to correct for each pulse that...
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    If you print the PCB from Proteus to a .pdf file...

    If you print the PCB from Proteus to a .pdf file it retains the size information and then it can be printed directly from the pdf at the correct size. Also, 'silkscreening' can be done with a laser...
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    Ok so I had the whole system setup last night. ...

    Ok so I had the whole system setup last night. As a test to get the PWM and Quadrature systems working correctly I have Setup my motor/encoder combo like an RC servo (it just tries to maintain a...
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    I have some experience using the DSPIC 30F4011...

    I have some experience using the DSPIC 30F4011 for motion control (using PWM and the Quadrature Interface) so I've go that part pretty much figured out (mostly) but I'm having a little difficulty...
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