586,024 active members*
4,505 visitors online*
Register for free
Login
Results 1 to 1 of 1
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Posts
    53

    4x4 home built with pics and some questions

    Here I am finally getting my plasma table put together and I have a few questions now.

    1. Plasma cutter hook up? Do I need some sort of relay and another breakout board to have mach 3 fire the torch. I can figure out the wiring, but what equipment do I need?

    2. Is it normal for the stepper motors to hiss a little while they are idle. As I am typing this I can hear what almost sounds like low hiss comming out of one of my steppers, comparable to a impact wrench sitting idle, hooked up to an air compressor.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails plasma CNC project 2.jpg   plasma CNC project 4.jpg   Picture 002.jpg  

Similar Threads

  1. Home Built Edm Machine
    By sanjiv in forum Waterjet General Topics
    Replies: 141
    Last Post: 04-13-2018, 03:25 AM
  2. Home built CNC mill #2
    By jimglass in forum Uncategorised MetalWorking Machines
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 04-03-2008, 10:29 PM
  3. Home built barfeeder
    By Fudd in forum Uncategorised MetalWorking Machines
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 01-28-2008, 03:50 PM
  4. home built cnc router
    By sanjiv in forum DIY CNC Router Table Machines
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 08-17-2006, 09:43 AM
  5. Home built cnc lathe
    By roni21702 in forum Stepper Motors / Drives
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 02-11-2006, 10:53 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •