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Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 05 June 2021, 08:08
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Posted By rischoof
some pics of signs

here some pictures of the signs I made.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 17 May 2021, 14:10
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Posted By rischoof
Computer replaced

Hello all
Some while ago i replaced the computer. I used a very aged laptop which had an 40 gb harddisk. I bougt a used small dell computer which fits in my operating cabinet. And got a big monitor...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 22 December 2020, 13:35
Replies: 115
Views: 131,726
Posted By rischoof
hey all, here some news. I moved the machine...

hey all,
here some news. I moved the machine down to the basement and re-assembled the machine. Then it would start up.... and I had to spent some evenings on measuring, checking, re-measuring. I...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 29 March 2020, 13:28
Replies: 115
Views: 131,726
Posted By rischoof
Mechmate moved to new house

Hello from holland. Last 4 years I billded a new house. To create workspace I let build a basement under the house which is going to be my workshop. In the garage I have an opening in the floor to...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 26 May 2015, 14:10
Replies: 115
Views: 131,726
Posted By rischoof
an update

long time ago that I updated the forum.
I had recently quite some problems with the machine. I was loosing or adding steps.
was not in all cases. I made some pictures with holes and those patterns...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 20 October 2013, 15:37
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Views: 131,726
Posted By rischoof
Talking power on, 220V this time

after my Z axis was ready, I was ready to start up again. first I had to convert the machine to 220 volt. This means:
-change head connector to european style 220 V connector
-connect the 35Volt...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 20 October 2013, 14:54
Replies: 115
Views: 131,726
Posted By rischoof
assembling the mechmate

the Mechamate is assembled. this took some more time because I had to adjust and mount my new z axis.
I had to allign the guidings and the ball screw. I also had to connect the ball nut holder to...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 20 October 2013, 13:44
Replies: 115
Views: 131,726
Posted By rischoof
back in holland

Back in Holland.
3 months back we arrived in Holland. first wait unit the containers arrived and in the meantime do some work in the house, it's allmost empty.
my garage, before the container...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 31 July 2013, 07:07
Replies: 115
Views: 131,726
Posted By rischoof
Back in holland

Today we arrived back in holland. We have to wait a couple of weeks till my container arrives with the mechmate.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 22 June 2013, 09:01
Replies: 115
Views: 131,726
Posted By rischoof
pictures of new z axis

Because my previous z spindle was a long one, and the motor mounted on top which made the point of gravety high. Decided made a new impoved z axis.
this is the result.

this was the old one...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 22 June 2013, 08:51
Replies: 115
Views: 131,726
Posted By rischoof
make bended cable chain straight

When I bought my cable chain, it was not straight. Didn't like it, probebly it was functionel. so I decided to look what was not OK, and to modify it to make OK.
first I had to disassmebe the chain....
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 11 June 2013, 20:29
Replies: 115
Views: 131,726
Posted By rischoof
disassambe mechmate

Today I am going disassemble my mechmate and prepare it for shipping back to Holland. I will show some pictures how I use a inflated skippy ball for lowering and lifting my x slide on and off the v...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 17 February 2012, 07:36
Replies: 115
Views: 131,726
Posted By rischoof
just back from Klang , Maleisia

Hello,
I am just back from Klang, Maleisia. I visited Ken. I want to thank him for his hospitality and I had a great time to look around in his workshop, chatting with him and enjoying the local...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 09 February 2012, 14:26
Replies: 115
Views: 131,726
Posted By rischoof
Hi Rik, Great piece of engineering. I am...

Hi Rik,

Great piece of engineering. I am proud of you and it is great to see that so many
"mechheads" encourage your work with such enthousiastic comments.

Make sure the dust does not come...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 28 January 2012, 08:15
Replies: 115
Views: 131,726
Posted By rischoof
Thank you John for adding to the building log....

Thank you John for adding to the building log. the comment field is full. maybe it is useful to mention that I use desk cnc.
For the people intrested: I have a 2.2kw water cooled spindle. I will add...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 27 January 2012, 19:43
Replies: 115
Views: 131,726
Posted By rischoof
logos

Logos placed on the machine with help. She likes to have a nameplate just like her brother.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 27 January 2012, 08:39
Replies: 115
Views: 131,726
Posted By rischoof
thank you for the congratulations. I also...

thank you for the congratulations.
I also wanted to show the shops in Taiwan. Yesterday spent on homing the z axis. It moved over its home point. Before I had the problem also, but when home...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 24 January 2012, 05:08
Replies: 115
Views: 131,726
Posted By rischoof
Yes, DUST

Today, there has been wood under the router and I allmost forget the smell of fresh cutted wood.
Yesterday I spent time on updating the forum. and making a program. I programmed my son's name and...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 23 January 2012, 01:49
Replies: 115
Views: 131,726
Posted By rischoof
The story and picutes I was creating was...

The story and picutes I was creating was disappeared sudenly so second attempt.
first I will show a additional picture from my z axis. here the linear guiding and ball screw is...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 22 January 2012, 23:16
Replies: 115
Views: 131,726
Posted By rischoof
last part from picture updat

I am doing 3 times exactly the same, and 3 times my pictures show up in a diffent way. I will show some pictures from the back side of my control unit. there are a lot of cables. each axis has is own...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 22 January 2012, 22:33
Replies: 115
Views: 131,726
Posted By rischoof
pictures from control unit

In my last post I see the link of the pictures but not the picture directly. hmm
Here the story from the control unit.
I am using desk cnc one of the advantages is that I can use an old laptop....
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 22 January 2012, 22:13
Replies: 115
Views: 131,726
Posted By rischoof
hmm

The story and picutes I was creating was disappeared sudenly so second attempt.
first I will show a additional picture from my z axis. here the linear guiding and ball screw is...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 22 January 2012, 20:58
Replies: 115
Views: 131,726
Posted By rischoof
next pictures

So this is working, Mostimes I have to try several times the uploading from pictures so know the stuff you want to seehttp://mechmate.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12922&stc=1&d=1327290257...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 22 January 2012, 20:42
Replies: 115
Views: 131,726
Posted By rischoof
adding pictures to the forom

Lets add some pictures to the forum and I want to show some things which I make different.
first of all I want to show the new bed from my daughter. she wanted a big girl bed. finaly she wanted...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 21 January 2012, 21:21
Replies: 115
Views: 131,726
Posted By rischoof
starting up, but no dust yet

A small update, I got some comment from Holland for no updates on the forum. so here it is.
Yesterday I mounted the control panel from the frequency controller ,a spindle speed controller and an usb...
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