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Hi Victor

I would also like to help if i can. I am not a VB programmer by trade, but can help out here and there. i also have a Stepper table as well as a small test board to run the steppers via...

I get the same problem, i create a DXF file within linux, using CAM Expert (same as QCAD).. . then NC file that is created threre does not work in EMC2... i need to remove some variables...
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Its actually very strange, i am running Windows and Lunux with EMC, the problem where my design size and cut size differ only occurs on the Windows installation using Mach3...

I am just...

I Draw a DXF square 100mm x 100mm in my design software, then import the DXF into Lazycam, the scale on the top right (in lazycam) says 2,23units, however when i click on the layer, the layer...

sorry mr administrator!!

i was supposed to be in the Mach3 thread... oops...

I Draw a DXF square 100mm x 100mm in my design software, then import the DXF into Lazycam, the scale on the top right (in lazycam) says 2,23units, however when i click on the layer, the layer...

thanks, that worked perfectly!

i can get emc to not give an error using that exact code you specified.. namely
setp parport.0.pin-01-in-invert 1

however, my Estop is on Pin10... when i change this code to pin 10, it gives an...

I just bought cam expert http://www.ribbonsoft.com/camexpert.html
this was about $140, it uses DXF, and exports to NC, also is similar to Autocad

i dont know how good it is, but i did a...

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thanks.. i have a plasma cutting machine, thats why i like cam Expert, it is sufficient in 2D..

thanks

Is that on Linux?

i am currently trying out CAM Expert... it is designed for laser and plasma cutting machines, also exports to NC file, then use the EMC controller to run the machine...

new...

Thanks Samco.... this looks right... i will try it tonight...

ps.. yes... this sample is from the help file... my estop is on pin 10...


thanks a mill.

HI..

i have tried QCAD with linux and EMC.. however, QCAD works in DXF and EMC in some NC code...

how do you convert the DXF to the NCF... or do you use other design software...

thanks

hi... i am struggling to get my estop configured properly...

in the manual it says that the code to enable estop is..
linkpp parport.0.pin-01-in iocontrol.0.emc-enable-in

and the code to...

steppers would be easier...

you need to buy 2 stepper motors, 2 drives ( see Gecko or cheaper)
then you need to connect the motors to the drives (not that simple, you will need a power source...

some ideas on my side..

wire cars... http://sunsite.wits.ac.za/math/geometry.htm
---> needed -> some tin cans, some wire, some hard work

There are also small windmills made from some tin......

ok, got it right, i import the shape i want, then add text from lazycam using the text function... then it works...
if i import a DXF of only text... it doesnt work

just thought i would update... have been looking, still cant find a solution..

for nice 3d nurbs modelling, take a look at Moi3D.

http://moi3d.com/

nice program... can export to AI format.

Hi, i downoaded a stencil font, and created a DXF of a text "TEST" into lazycam, when the DXF was created it was of font "Army" on import into lazycam, the font has changed..

please, is there...

Hi, i am looking to Motorize my Z axis on plasma table.. what is the best product for this... i have the motors, and will buy another Gecko drive.. but i need the holder and mechanism... thanks

thanks for the response, i guess i have my work cut out for me.

now that i think about it, i would be using the software, mostly to put my ideas into 3D, the designs i will actually cut from dxf...

Hi, i am looking for CAD software where i can easily design trailers, where i can have a 3d perspective and build the trailer up from a list of components (chassis, sheet panels, axle, bent tubing)...

This is really a great application, simple but highly effective, especially for my plasma cutter.

is your next step to allow you to move the lines using the mouse instead of specifying...

for data archival you have a few options...

1: create a database, in access... with some meta-information that you would need to populate on each design - ie for each design, specify the client,...

Man, i have been pondering on this idea...

if Open office can read DXF files, why cant you use the draw capabilities there to draw simple shapes in the OpenOffice Draw app, and then have it...

Well i run Suse... my other linux fundie friends say that suse is best...

it think it has a nice look and feel and there are some wicked add ons included..

you should also install that open...

mmm this is interesting....

i like Geof's idea... using constant weight to "relax" the bars... i wonder if you could heat it with some oxy acet... (very slowly)

maybe the best thing would be...

yes, that is what i meant by that statement. i guess one could still use the two axis - type machine with the bed and gantry and just put a rotating head as the third axis, then just set the head at...

what i intend to do, is get a 220amp, 380v machine, however i was told to lower my amps and feed rate in order to get a cleaner cut.

maybe i just need to play around with it when i get it.