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  1. Re: Roland MDX 40 Computer Recommendations

    I run Roland's software on a 2006 MacBook Pro laptop with Windows XP running in Parallels for Mac. It is an old system but very capable for Roland's software. The laptop is next to my Roland MDX-40...
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    Re: roland egx-30a

    I have a MDX-40A, a milling machine. When I power it up it performs a similar process as part of its initiation. Then I control it from my computer through Roland's software.

    Do you have the...
  3. Re: Looking for help in deciding a highly precise CNC machine.

    The Roland SRM-20 is NOT made to machine aluminum.

    The Roland MDX-540 is made to machine aluminum but is quite a bit more expensive.

    I have the MDX-40A which also is NOT made to machine...
  4. Re: High school teacher with Tecno-Isel Davinci issue

    Here is a link to download the installer for the "Techno CNC DaVinci Stepper Interface" Techno CNC Router Control Interface
    The "DaVinci Stepper System Full Installer" is down at the bottom of the...
  5. Re: High school teacher with Tecno-Isel Davinci issue

    I agree, John, that the DaVinci is a much higher quality machine, especially with the Gecko G540.

    Putting the G540 into the pocket of the DaVinci and reusing the power supply and motors was a...
  6. Re: Need Z AXIS BRAKE help - which to choose?

    Here is a link to the McMaster-Carr catalog page with gas springs.
    McMaster-Carr

    I used a 50 lb. capacity
    McMaster-Carr

    You will also have to choose mounting hardware. I used a 10mm ball...
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    Re: Appreciate Advice on Router Update

    I had a Techno Isel Model 130 gantry machine with 39 x 50 work area. I replaced the motors with 380 in-oz steppers, cables and a Gecko G540 controller. I also replaced the couplers since the old ones...
  8. Re: Need Z AXIS BRAKE help - which to choose?

    I had a Model 130 Techno Isel gentry machine with an extra long Z axis. I changed. The motors and controller but instead of replacing the brake on the Z axis I installed a 50 lb. capacity gas spring...
  9. Re: High school teacher with Tecno-Isel Davinci issue

    John, I really appreciated your photos of your DaVinci machine as you were cleaning and rebuilding it. Thanks for posting.

    Since John can help with guidance for the Arduino controller, that sounds...
  10. Re: Glad to be here + looking to get better with CNC

    Hello Alles,
    What are the model numbers of the Techno-Isel CNC routers?
    Do you know if the Techno-Isel controller will accept G code? From a brief look at the Easel software website, it appears...
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    Re: Armor cnc Eric Feldman is the best

    Yes, Eric has been very helpful on the cnczone forum when things come up about the Techno-Isel machines.

    Thanks, Eric.
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    Re: techno davinci book or pdf

    I also have a Techno-Isel DaVinci. Although I have updated mine with a Gecko G540 controller and new stepper motors, on the internet I found a few DaVinci Setup Manuals, DaVinci G-Code Interface...
  13. Re: Please help me design my new CNC food cutting machine

    Alexander,
    Eighteen months ago I bought the same model of used Isel machine. I updated mine with a Gecko G540 controller kit, stepper motors and Mach3. I built the controller myself and used motor...
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    Re: Laguna Swift 60x120

    Wishing yo great success with your new venture. Glad to see more entrepreneurs going into the concrete field.

    I have used an older Techno Isel Gantry III model 130 with a raised gantry (40" x 50"...
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    Re: Help me choose a CNC for inlays

    I decided to buy an Isel DaVinci educational CNC that had been sold as surplus by a school. The DaVinci machines were produced and sold for many years as an all-in-one CNC for students to learn on....
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    Re: Stepper motor

    I don't know enough to answer those questions but someone else may answer them.
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    Re: Stepper motor

    The stepper motor also has a load on it when you are cutting.
  18. Re: buying cnc for carving wood and styrofoam

    Nawet,

    I do not have software because the used Isel CNC machine that I purchased did not come with the Isel controller or software. I use Mach3 software to run a Gecko 540 controller.

    Bob
  19. Re: buying cnc for carving wood and styrofoam

    Hi Nawet,

    Techno Isel USA still has technical support pages online with software to download and lots of information about the different machines. Support Topics An email to the Techno Isel...
  20. Re: buying cnc for carving wood and styrofoam

    I forgot to add that the machine you are looking at is well suited for wood and styrofoam materials. It will even cut aluminum if you take very light cuts.

    Bob
  21. Re: buying cnc for carving wood and styrofoam

    There is a similar Isel gantry machine on eBay right now, listed for $1,950. It has servos instead of steppers like the one that you are looking at, although it is not clear from the eBay listing if...
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    Re: Techno-Isel FB2 Gantry Router

    I also have a FB2 Gantry, Model 130, that I retrofitted with the Gecko G540 and three 387 in oz steppers. I found the flexible spider in one of the motor couplers was worn so I replaced all three.
    ...
  23. You have an outstanding shop and machines....

    You have an outstanding shop and machines. Terrific for stress relief!

    The CNC mill that you built is beautiful. By the way, I love your drawings, too.

    It looks like the two CNC routers are...
  24. Beautiful work! Well done.

    Beautiful work! Well done.
  25. Thanks for your answers and suggestions. The Z...

    Thanks for your answers and suggestions.

    The Z movement and clearance is a little more than I expected.

    Have to think some more about my work table.

    I had noticed your discussion of the...
  26. Z-axis Movement and Clearances

    I really like what you have done with your cnc system. Your website photos and descriptions are terrific. Thanks for sharing.

    I am waiting for my own FLA-100 to be delivered and I will incorporate...
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