Hello everybody! I've been reading for a while, and building for a shorter bit. I've got a xylotec 425oz stepper kit, running Mach 3 demo software. I'm currently building the gantry and have the x axis and the main frame constructed. I'm very much not a plans person, so we will see how poorly this will work out. I'm looking to cut wood and nothing else.
I doubt I'm that different than many people on here, but I am honestly building this because I thought it would be fun to build. I have no immediate need for it. That might come in handy seeing as it'll take me another year or so... ; )
Ok, here are a few pix
this is the original frame I tried 2.5' square
this is about 4x2.25'
this is a closeup of my test bar positioning/leveling piece.
I've got a ton of questions, but the main reason for my post is to show where i'm at and to ask a mach 3 question.
I'm getting stuck at 120 rpm jogging right now. I've heard a wide variety of causes, but I have switched computers and played around with a lot of the settings. I'm a bit hesitant to switch too much stuff around because I am still learning what it all does. Could this be a jumper issue? Is that going to be my max speed? Is it because it is just the demo software? Is there a god?
I have loved watching all the other builds, and learning that there are way more 'build it because I can' type geeks out there that I ever imagined. Thanks for everyone's help. past, present and future!
To follow along more easily, you can check out my blog at blog.tinyenormous.com I hope to see you there!
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