Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sun 07 March 2010, 22:25
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sun 07 March 2010, 15:53
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Making Dust for the first time!
I got her cutting today. Just the Road Runner but the router cuts and the dust flies.
Mike: For the record: I started on August 3, 2009 and made first dust on March 7, 2010 (not the fastest...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 24 February 2010, 10:19
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All Axis Running
Hurray! I have all three axis running on the machine (not yet cutting as I have not mounted the router) with the test programs working smoothly and consistently. There is no heating problem either...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 12 January 2010, 18:02
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 12 January 2010, 14:16
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Now for the good news
I realized in the middle of the night last night that the cable I was using (pulled from the cable jumble) was, in fact, a null modem cable in which pins number 2 and 3 cross (hence the null modem). ...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sat 09 January 2010, 20:17
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sat 09 January 2010, 17:42
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All: OK, I have configured Mach3 using the...
All: OK, I have configured Mach3 using the G540.xml file and in accordance with the Gecko instructions. I have tried two motors on each of the Axis db9 connectors and all work with both motors...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 08 January 2010, 19:33
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James/Jed/Brad: Much thanks. I rewired and...
James/Jed/Brad: Much thanks. I rewired and double checked. Also reinstalled Mach3 using the G540.xms profile from the Gecko website (some issues found with that file to be specified later). The...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 08 January 2010, 11:06
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G540 Startup issues
One nice change in the newer model is that Gecko has made the Charge Pump switch accessible from the top without having to open the case.
I will try all these suggestions this AM and get back to...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 08 January 2010, 00:11
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James: I will run your suggestions tomorrow and...
James: I will run your suggestions tomorrow and report back. I am using the screw-type DB9 connectors so I don't think it is a loose wire but I will switch it out and use a another motor as well. ...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 07 January 2010, 20:02
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 07 January 2010, 20:01
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Need Help with G540 setup
I am setting up a G540 to run a 3-axis MechMate.
The power leads are connected: (Positive to Pin 11, negative to Pin 12 with a jumper between pins 10 and 12).
The charge pump switch is "on." ...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 01 January 2010, 19:40
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Latest progress, with a great deal of help from...
Latest progress, with a great deal of help from Travis (boy am I lucky he lives nearby) I got the power supply and the relay/switch wired and working. Travis will post some photos. Next will be to...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 19 November 2009, 16:29
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Final Steel Pieces in Hand
Thanks to Travis who machined the Bearing support bases (M1 20 220) and the Idler Support Shaft (M1 30 224) for me, I have all the pieces to do the final assembly. The electronics and computer stuff...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sun 15 November 2009, 13:38
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Making Progress
Despite the lack of posts I have made some progress in the last month. The motors, racks, pinions, Gecko G540 and other items have begun to arrive although the power supply is still missing. The...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 05 October 2009, 15:29
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Back to work
After a nice break to move a car from Washington, DC to Washington State I am getting back to work. The trip was via the Grand Canyon and the weather was perfect for a Fall roadtrip. This week I...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sat 19 September 2009, 12:26
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MM is turning Blue
Well, I got her turned over (with the help of three other guys - no cranes necessary:)) and have started to turn her blue, as you can see. Tapping the holes in the main beams is almost complete. I...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 14 September 2009, 19:46
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Table Welded and Home
The table is all welded and brought home on a trailer. It is amazing what you can move by yourself with a good lever and fulcrum. However, for the last bit I got a neighbor to bring his tractor for...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 24 August 2009, 17:06
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Cutting the Rails
Well, I started the rails, cutting them down from 2" to 1.1. The process went very well, much easier and more accurate than I had feared. For those of you who may be worried about the process;...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 21 August 2009, 10:15
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Table Build is under way
Well, the steel for the table is all here. I picked it up from a nearby supplier (Skagit Steel for other PNWs who may be looking). What a load on my little Toyota Pickup! I now realize that this...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 05 August 2009, 21:02
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 03 August 2009, 21:31
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Got Her Cutting Today #53 - Whidbey Island WA USA
Thanks to Travis H's excellent work I have received the laser cut parts and have officially started my project. Attached are some photos of the parts. The Y-Car is simply snapped together at this...
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