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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Fri 05 December 2008, 14:55
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Posted By BHawthorne
The laser and bend parts kit arrived today. Looks...

The laser and bend parts kit arrived today. Looks good. :D

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/9784/002jm4.jpg

Thought it might also be useful to show the tracking info. Not seen this posted in...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 03 December 2008, 15:51
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Posted By BHawthorne
Just checked the mail. Got my final 2 motors in...

Just checked the mail. Got my final 2 motors in the mail today. Now I have all four. Another step closer to doing the table top testing. Gotta work out the power supply issue next and get everything...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 03 December 2008, 14:05
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Posted By BHawthorne
I just got notification that my laser cut and...

I just got notification that my laser cut and bend parts have shipped.:D
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Fri 28 November 2008, 17:51
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Posted By BHawthorne
I went "window shopping" today at The Yard Store...

I went "window shopping" today at The Yard Store (http://www.yardstore.com/). They're a surplus metals yard. I think I'll be able to get most of what I need from there for the table. They have...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Fri 28 November 2008, 09:33
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Posted By BHawthorne
Ah thanks. :)

Ah thanks. :)
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 27 November 2008, 18:53
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Posted By BHawthorne
Just ordered the last 2 PK296B2A-SG7.2 I needed...

Just ordered the last 2 PK296B2A-SG7.2 I needed for the build. I need to dig around the thread to find a good shopping list to complete my box for the table top test.

So far I have my PMDX-122, 4...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 25 November 2008, 18:58
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Posted By BHawthorne
Earlier today I put in an order for Joe's laser...

Earlier today I put in an order for Joe's laser cut and bend parts. Reading the thread about them sold me on getting the parts there. I look forward to receiving them in the next few weeks. :)
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 25 November 2008, 09:02
Replies: 61
Views: 131,827
Posted By BHawthorne
For entertainment value, here's a pic of my other...

For entertainment value, here's a pic of my other project. I'd like to be able to eventually cut sheetmetal on my MechMate to help restore this for display: :)
...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 25 November 2008, 08:09
Replies: 61
Views: 131,827
Posted By BHawthorne
Hrrrm, twice the functional cutting area for only...

Hrrrm, twice the functional cutting area for only $300-400 more. That makes it an easy decision imho. $400 isn't much considering the overall cost of the project.
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 25 November 2008, 05:26
Replies: 61
Views: 131,827
Posted By BHawthorne
Ah ok, I knew there had to be some reason. I got...

Ah ok, I knew there had to be some reason. I got curious and looked at one of the PK296B2A-SG7.2 I have. I only noticed the teeth on the shaft then. Good stuff to know because I was assuming the...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 24 November 2008, 15:31
Replies: 61
Views: 131,827
Posted By BHawthorne
Quick question on the PK296 gearheads. The spec...

Quick question on the PK296 gearheads. The spec sheets call the gearheads the SH series, but I can't find any SH series gearheads on the orientalmotors catalog site. Do they go by a different...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 24 November 2008, 13:43
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Views: 131,827
Posted By BHawthorne
Small update, after shelving this project because...

Small update, after shelving this project because of work and school for a year. I'm back at it again. No change in plans as far as size of table. I'm still shooting for a 5'x5'. I hope to have more...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 13 December 2007, 16:31
Replies: 61
Views: 131,827
Posted By BHawthorne
Arrived Parts List: (12/13/2007) PMDX-122...

Arrived Parts List: (12/13/2007)
PMDX-122 Breakout Board (www.pmdx.com) (http://www.pmdx.com/PMDX-122/PMDX-122_Manual_18.pdf): $88
4 Geckodrive G203V (www.geckodrive.com)...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 12 December 2007, 16:02
Replies: 61
Views: 131,827
Posted By BHawthorne
It's official - We're all nuts...Macadamia nuts...LOL

Something came in the mail today. Gecko G203V's and some macadamia nuts...hehe. I was unaware theat vampire geckos liked to eat macadamia nuts. :D
...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 12 December 2007, 07:43
Replies: 61
Views: 131,827
Posted By BHawthorne
In reading up, I've decided on a small change in...

In reading up, I've decided on a small change in motors I pick. I'm going to go with the PK296B2A-SG7.2 instead. That'll leave my options open in the future should I want to convert to a closed-loop...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 12 December 2007, 04:10
Replies: 61
Views: 131,827
Posted By BHawthorne
I just read the "Mains power wiring for...

I just read the "Mains power wiring for discussion" thread http://www.mechmate.com/forums/showthread.php?t=316 . There is so much technical stuff in that I'm thoroughly confused where to start. :eek:...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 11 December 2007, 23:32
Replies: 61
Views: 131,827
Posted By BHawthorne
Understandable. My personal favorite saying from...

Understandable. My personal favorite saying from school is "measure twice, cut once". Getting measurements wrong makes things costly. That saying comes to mind for this instance too. I'll definitely...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 11 December 2007, 20:49
Replies: 61
Views: 131,827
Posted By BHawthorne
- One question on enclosure size. I saw...

- One question on enclosure size. I saw Gerald_D's enclosure is 21.65x15.75x8.66". What size enclosure did you end up using? I have my eye on a NEMA 4&12 case that is 20x16x8. I just need to make...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 11 December 2007, 18:57
Replies: 61
Views: 131,827
Posted By BHawthorne
Ah good points. :) - How much heat does the...

Ah good points. :)

- How much heat does the motor controller box put off in a typical setup? Would it be possable to keep the case air tight and offset the issues with a heatsink/120mm fan setup...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 11 December 2007, 15:38
Replies: 61
Views: 131,827
Posted By BHawthorne
My random thoughts of the day: 1) Control Box...

My random thoughts of the day:
1) Control Box Placement: I've been looking at other table builds. My plan is to attach the power/motor controller box to the side or under the main table itself in...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 10 December 2007, 20:31
Replies: 61
Views: 131,827
Posted By BHawthorne
Thanks! :D Short status update on equipment...

Thanks! :D

Short status update on equipment and shop availability:
I got the go-ahead from the from the college department head that I can build it all in shop and use it as a portfolio addition...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 10 December 2007, 13:45
Replies: 61
Views: 131,827
Posted By BHawthorne
Priorities List (Week 1 Dec 9-15): 1) Print out...

Priorities List (Week 1 Dec 9-15):
1) Print out Part1 - Part5.pdf on HP Color LaserJet. Organize in a 3-ring binder.
2) Finish reading the rest of the forum.
3) Complete rest of purchases for...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 10 December 2007, 11:59
Replies: 61
Views: 131,827
Posted By BHawthorne
I'd like to thank everyone so far that have...

I'd like to thank everyone so far that have posted to help me and PM me. There is so much to read, and I'm still reading up on it all. Thanks for having patience with me so far. I appreciate the...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 10 December 2007, 11:53
Replies: 61
Views: 131,827
Posted By BHawthorne
True enough. :)

True enough. :)
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 10 December 2007, 06:12
Replies: 61
Views: 131,827
Posted By BHawthorne
I got bored this morning and whipped up a...

I got bored this morning and whipped up a tentative design for my control computer front case layout in Adobe Illustrator. Making it in illustrator will allow me to export out the panel as a dxf and...
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