584,817 active members*
5,140 visitors online*
Register for free
Login

Search:

Type: Posts; User: rodder

Page 1 of 2 1 2

Search: Search took 0.00 seconds.

  1. Re: Replacement hy02d223b missing rs+, rs- for rs485

    Gerry, I think you are exactly correct. I didn't know they exist and got in a hurry for a replacement.

    Dang it!

    Thanks so much for the response!

    Jerry
  2. Replacement hy02d223b missing rs+, rs- for rs485

    My perfectly running hy02d223b with mach3 control went POP a couple weeks ago. The replacement hy02d223b does not have the second terminal bank in it where the rs+ and rs- connections went. My...
  3. Replies
    88
    Views
    18,796

    Sticky: Has anyone milled aluminum with the Evolution...

    Has anyone milled aluminum with the Evolution yet? How deep of cuts? How much gantry flex?

    Thanks,
    Jerry
    Boise
  4. Replies
    3
    Views
    1,543

    Hi Jim, Didn't mean to get the big guns...

    Hi Jim,
    Didn't mean to get the big guns involved, but since you're here, thanks!

    In my case, my home built 4x4 table has been running super for a year and a half. Powermax 45, sheetCam, mach3,...
  5. Replies
    3
    Views
    1,543

    I've just started experiencing this problem. Did...

    I've just started experiencing this problem. Did you find a solution?
  6. Replies
    9
    Views
    772

    What cam software are you using? The TB6560...

    What cam software are you using?
    The TB6560 should have come with custom config files on the CD.

    I did the TB6560 route for a few months. It almost ruined my interest in CNC. It was nothing but...
  7. This should help...

    This should help...
  8. Replies
    98
    Views
    7,634

    Yep, that sucks. That's how mine went out. ...

    Yep, that sucks.
    That's how mine went out.

    Unfortunately, I broke my new G540. But you know what? Gecko support is fixing it for free. Can't beat that with a stick. The performance of the G540...
  9. Replies
    340
    Views
    20,423

    Homer, When you go with the aluminum extrusion...

    Homer,
    When you go with the aluminum extrusion be sure the ends are square/perpendicular with the length of the rail. My first build I assumed they were cut evenly. I could never get my gantry...
  10. Replies
    26
    Views
    3,958

    Hey Garry, Silence would be the ultimate. Yes...

    Hey Garry,

    Silence would be the ultimate. Yes I agree with you that is not going to happen. As I was adjusting, the least amount of whine or vibration was what I was shooting for. I apologize for...
  11. Replies
    26
    Views
    3,958

    I guess I stand corrected on my play for words....

    I guess I stand corrected on my play for words. Sorry Garry I didn't claim myself as knowledgeable as you.

    Please start another thread if you want to carry this on.
  12. Replies
    26
    Views
    3,958

    Hey that sounds great Mariss. I probably did...

    Hey that sounds great Mariss.

    I probably did man-handle it too much but I think the biggest problem was the magnifying glass wasn't thick enough to see what I was doing.

    I will send the G540 to...
  13. Replies
    26
    Views
    3,958

    Just installed my newG540. Was loving it. Then...

    Just installed my newG540. Was loving it. Then went to tune the first motor and the little tiny screw head fell off. Do you think it was in tune when it happened? No such luck. Vibrates severely at...
  14. Replies
    98
    Views
    7,634

    Hey Dirtbound, Sounds just like the delay I...

    Hey Dirtbound,

    Sounds just like the delay I had. Went to config/ports and pins/spindle setup/relay control, in mach3. Change the 1's in relay control to 0's.

    Jerry
    Boise
  15. Replies
    16
    Views
    1,654

    Not quite round

    Hey All!

    Table has been doing pretty good but its time to snuff things up and fix a couple issues. Most issues are probably just part of my learning curve.
    Anyway...

    My first question has to...
  16. Replies
    98
    Views
    7,634

    You're pretty good with that MM 211. Bought mine...

    You're pretty good with that MM 211. Bought mine last fall and just loving it. What cutter are you going with? PM45?
  17. Replies
    98
    Views
    7,634

    I think I would paint everything. Then sand the...

    I think I would paint everything. Then sand the rail surface the bearings ride on. Then just grease the path. Pretty small surface to maintain I would think.

    Can you post more pics of the plumbing...
  18. Replies
    98
    Views
    7,634

    You'll probably have and extra $50 tacked on for...

    You'll probably have and extra $50 tacked on for the longer gear racks also.

    Definately get the rails ordered NOW. I ended up making rails out of 2x2 tubing, angle iron and strap for about $40...
  19. Replies
    16
    Views
    1,654

    Oooooohhhhh, so I'm cutting .060 too high using...

    Oooooohhhhh, so I'm cutting .060 too high using the floating Z axis. And if I set it correct, then the tip will drag the material with that shield. Thanks! Took me a minute.
  20. Replies
    16
    Views
    1,654

    Thanks guys for the great info. I am waiting for...

    Thanks guys for the great info. I am waiting for the 220673 shield now.

    My concern is over the jerkyness in the motors. Is that due to the slow speed? At higher speed the jerking seemed worse. Or...
  21. Replies
    16
    Views
    1,654

    Analyze

    Finally received my rails.

    The videos links I'm posting are to my second real cutting.

    Please analyze the shuttering/vibration I'm getting while cutting these fonts. The drawings are shown as...
  22. Replies
    12
    Views
    2,563

    Wow, thanks for the quick reply. Incredible...

    Wow, thanks for the quick reply. Incredible support!!!!!!

    I love my new PM45. I was lucky to realize I could build my own table to go with it. My two boys are loving the possibilities and do well...
  23. Replies
    12
    Views
    2,563

    So if using a 220674 with a torch height of .060,...

    So if using a 220674 with a torch height of .060, would setting torch height to .000 and get the same effect of the 220673?
  24. Replies
    16
    Views
    1,654

    Hey, received my gantry rail today from my...

    Hey, received my gantry rail today from my favorite manufacturer. Weird that it was ONLY the gantry rail I received. Still waiting then...

    On another note, made my first aluminum cuts. WOW, didn't...
  25. Replies
    16
    Views
    1,654

    Angle Iron and Tubing

    Well, I'm starting this thread to quit jacking Winegars build thread.
    I have been following winegars build almost to the tee in addition to his personal help. For about a month now all I've been...
  26. Replies
    340
    Views
    20,423

    masta tulsa yoda sir! I could beta test those...

    masta tulsa yoda sir!

    I could beta test those carriages.:)

    If they break, I can do it.
  27. Replies
    340
    Views
    20,423

    PBC pushed my ship date out another two weeks....

    PBC pushed my ship date out another two weeks. Ordered the rails May 4th. Had the first ship date of June 10th. Now it looks like almost the end of June. Just in case this becomes an ongoing process...
  28. Replies
    340
    Views
    20,423

    What is the smallest center drill hole size I...

    What is the smallest center drill hole size I should be able to obtain?
  29. Replies
    340
    Views
    20,423

    Wow, so not only do I not have my rails yet, now...

    Wow, so not only do I not have my rails yet, now I have to modify them to keep em from bending? Thanks winegar for finding this stuff first.

    So hopefully I am not hijacking this thread by posting...
  30. Replies
    340
    Views
    20,423

    Nice cut Winegar!!! Where are the holding tabs...

    Nice cut Winegar!!!

    Where are the holding tabs for the text added? Deskengrave? Special font? Sheetcam?

    Linktiger: The rails were well over $200. To buy direct I was told I needed to promise at...
Results 1 to 30 of 33
Page 1 of 2 1 2