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    I use option 1 for both my router and dust...

    I use option 1 for both my router and dust collection. No ill effects and is simple. You didnt mention your Break Out Board as there should be directions on how to connect a relay somewhere in the...
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    Put a light coat of petroleum jelly in the holes....

    Put a light coat of petroleum jelly in the holes. It will make releasing the silicone that much easier down the road and will still seal up the area. When I say light I mean the surface has a sheen...
  3. Thread: Vacuum cleaner

    by Regnar
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    I will have to agree on the HF unit. You can also...

    I will have to agree on the HF unit. You can also find coupons in woodworking magazines for the unit as well.

    Although the unit will work out of the box there are a few modifications you can do...
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    Ger, Couldn't you use double acting pneumatic...

    Ger,
    Couldn't you use double acting pneumatic cylinders for this. Extend the cylinder to locate your sheet. Retract the cylinder with a nut and washer to hold it down. For this price you could...
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    Thanks for the great step by step instructions....

    Thanks for the great step by step instructions. Worked like a charm and took only a few minutes to set up.

    I do have a question though. Is there a Keyboard Shortcut that I can assign these...
  6. Thread: Turning CAM

    by Regnar
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    Another solution rather than using a text editor...

    Another solution rather than using a text editor to change the axis's is to make a new profile in Mach or Emc and just change the motor locations. X is now Z and Y is now X. Seems simple enough.
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    Depending on the job I will sometimes onion skin...

    Depending on the job I will sometimes onion skin or add tabs. If the piece is to small and I know I will hit clamps I will set up a drill pattern and insert screws in areas that do not get cut and...
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    Fixed base has been working for me just fine. ...

    Fixed base has been working for me just fine.

    YouTube - Mechmate dustfoot
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    This statement is dependent on your type of...

    This statement is dependent on your type of machine. Most with 2 X motors are usually running a gantry router with rack and pinion. This would mean that both motor shafts would be point towards the...
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    My vote is for the Mechmate but I might be...

    My vote is for the Mechmate but I might be biased. But to be truthful do you have the skills, time to build and research the project? Do you have projects that need to go out the door right now? Do...
  11. Slashmaster, Thread engagement is usually a...

    Slashmaster,

    Thread engagement is usually a percentage. For steel most of the time you want around 50% while aluminum is around 75%. This number is usually used when selecting the drill bit.
    ...
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    I highly recommend the MechMate Design. Here is a...

    I highly recommend the MechMate Design. Here is a link MechMate CNC Router - Build your own with our detailed plans

    You will have to register to be able to see the pictures on the site. You will...
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    You might want to take a look at proximity...

    You might want to take a look at proximity switches.

    Inductive Proximity Sensors

    Couple it with these relays and you can wire right into the breakout board.

    PIR6W-1P-12VDC


    I want to...
  14. Hmmm..... Unless it is slipping at very low...

    Hmmm..... Unless it is slipping at very low torques I would rather have the slipping than the breaking. If it is happening at low torques then it sounds like it might be time for a new/better drill...
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    Sorry its taken so Long. I am still working out...

    Sorry its taken so Long. I am still working out the kinks with Jogging but here is a video of it working. Setup time goes way quicker when you are not trying to do it for the camera. I am working...
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    To give you guys a extra easy to configure option...

    To give you guys a extra easy to configure option you should look at Hippo Remote. HippoRemote Pro — Wireless Keyboard, Trackpad, and Remote Control You are able to customize everything....
  17. Thread: 0,0 Location

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    0,0 Location

    For the life of me I am not figuring out how you can change the x,y 0,0 locations. Every time I change something the cutfile either becomes mirrored or mirrored and flipped. Its really just my Y axis...
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    I almost have it. I can do most of the things...

    I almost have it. I can do most of the things that you could do with a keyboard in hand. It was really kinda easy once I figured out what I needed to do. I will try and make a video once I have all...
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    That is correct.

    That is correct.
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    I pretty sure that is the way it works. I am...

    I pretty sure that is the way it works. I am using the windows media center remote plugin for it. It has directional pads which matchup to arrow keys and up and down. I was able to read last night on...
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    Iphone/Ipod for pendant. It works!

    It works but it isnt pretty for now.

    I am using the app called HippoRemote. You can find it here HippoRemote Pro — The Universal App Remote for iPhone and iPod touch

    It was easy as pie...
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    You could use connectors but it will get...

    You could use connectors but it will get expensive quickly. I use cord grips and run the wires to where they need to go.

    Cord Grips
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    For a few dollars more you can pick up a steel...

    For a few dollars more you can pick up a steel enclosure and all your other needs from Factory Mation.

    Here is a link NEMA 1 Continuous Hinge

    And a picture of mine that all but a few parts...
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    You will need an estop switch. I have 4 on my...

    You will need an estop switch. I have 4 on my machine. Phife explained it very well.

    Here is an example of what it should look like. The only thing that it doesnt show is the wire going to the...
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    Here is another source....

    Here is another source. http://www.factorymation.com/s.nl/it.A/id.494/.f?sc=2&category=164


    You should have the estop switch cut power to the entire control box. If the G540 is your problem then...
  26. Thread: crap.....

    by Regnar
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    It looks like you might have leaned it to far...

    It looks like you might have leaned it to far over when tapping. Usually what happens from over torquing is the tap breaks right at the hole opening. Try grabbing with a set of pliers and twisting...
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    Just need a few tools YouTube- ‪square...

    Just need a few tools YouTube- ‪square hole drilling on a drill press‬‎
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    You know we are going to need a video of it...

    You know we are going to need a video of it working!

    I read the article in DM and was just waiting for others to get one up and running before I pulled the trigger.

    What system are you running...
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    Homing question/setup

    Hey everyone, I am finally going to install limit/homing switches. I have 3 pins left on the BOB and would be enough to give all 3 axis their own pin but none future expansion.

    My question is ...
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    You can use Square tubes with the Mechmate Design...

    You can use Square tubes with the Mechmate Design it will just make a few operations a little harder. There is instructions on the website that on state how to straighten the C channels but to be...
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