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Forum: 50. Toolheads Fri 24 September 2010, 13:20
Replies: 84
Views: 105,822
Posted By joepardy
Update

Update:

For those that are interested, I thought I would post my spindle setup and some of the problems that I ran into. I am converting from a Milwaukee router to a spindle, but because it is a...
Forum: 50. Toolheads Wed 11 August 2010, 05:39
Replies: 84
Views: 105,822
Posted By joepardy
Waynec, Following up on your connections to...

Waynec,

Following up on your connections to the c6 board, can you clarify for me the exact connection to the speed control. The analog output connection on the C6 is labeled GND and 0-10V. On...
Forum: 50. Toolheads Fri 25 June 2010, 06:02
Replies: 37
Views: 44,725
Posted By joepardy
MattyZee, I am in the process of purchasing...

MattyZee,

I am in the process of purchasing the components to hookup and shield a spindle/VFD just like yours and I want to make sure I have the correct components.

- Dual ended shielding:...
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Tue 14 October 2008, 06:18
Replies: 12
Views: 18,996
Posted By joepardy
Z Slide Explanation

Francis,

I will do my best to explain with a series of drawings ...

Page 1 - This is my Z axis attached to the Y axis - without the gas springs. The Z axis has 2 parts - the sliding part is on...
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Mon 13 October 2008, 06:03
Replies: 12
Views: 18,996
Posted By joepardy
My Z Slide Drawing

Francis,

As you can see from the attached drawing, my Z slide is different from Geralds. I designed my machine to handle a long slide (24+ inches). On my machine, the X & Y axis' also have...
Forum: Motors & their mountings Fri 10 October 2008, 08:30
Replies: 278
Views: 277,478
Posted By joepardy
Heavier Z

As it so happens, I am not in the process of working on my Z axis. My machine is not the conventional Mechmate design, however, I may have some insight. My Z axis is about 24" long, and weighs...
Forum: Archives Fri 10 October 2008, 08:30
Replies: 151
Views: 92,819
Posted By joepardy
Heavier Z

As it so happens, I am not in the process of working on my Z axis. My machine is not the conventional Mechmate design, however, I may have some insight. My Z axis is about 24" long, and weighs...
Forum: 70. Control Systems Mon 07 January 2008, 04:43
Replies: 40
Views: 44,275
Posted By joepardy
Sean, I am curious. How did you wire the x1...

Sean,

I am curious. How did you wire the x1 & x2 output off of the same output? I am assuming that you had to cross at least two wires because don't the x1 & x2 run in opposite directions?

Joe
Forum: Archives Mon 05 November 2007, 18:07
Replies: 31
Views: 32,291
Posted By joepardy
The drawing was just a conceptual drawing. I...

The drawing was just a conceptual drawing. I don't have dimensions of a PC7518.

Thanks for the advise on the slides.
Forum: Archives Mon 05 November 2007, 13:02
Replies: 31
Views: 32,291
Posted By joepardy
Gerald, Not sure if I am posting this right,...

Gerald,

Not sure if I am posting this right, but I am attaching a conceptual drawing of the BC-axis and where it attaches to the Z axis.
Forum: Archives Mon 05 November 2007, 12:23
Replies: 31
Views: 32,291
Posted By joepardy
Probably not that much. Assuming that the slide...

Probably not that much. Assuming that the slide will be reinforced with a 3x3 tube, the BC Cube would be mounted to the underside of that tube/slide unit. Both the B & C axises are located in the...
Forum: Archives Mon 05 November 2007, 11:15
Replies: 31
Views: 32,291
Posted By joepardy
No Problem. In a nutshell, the head is an 8"...

No Problem.

In a nutshell, the head is an 8" cube. The router (Standard Porter Cable 7518) would mount to the side of the cube, the Z-axis would mount to the top.

I also drew up a lighter...
Forum: Archives Mon 05 November 2007, 09:52
Replies: 31
Views: 32,291
Posted By joepardy
Gerald, Can you send me your private email...

Gerald,

Can you send me your private email address? I would rather not make my design public at this time.

With regards to what I am cutting - it will vary between MDF, Plywood, Foam, and...
Forum: Archives Mon 05 November 2007, 07:03
Replies: 31
Views: 32,291
Posted By joepardy
Based on some other posts (I think in this...

Based on some other posts (I think in this thread), I was planning on changing the width of the gantry - which should help stabalize the Z Axis.

Bottom line - I figured that I would have to beef...
Forum: Archives Mon 05 November 2007, 05:59
Replies: 31
Views: 32,291
Posted By joepardy
Actually, yes, I was thinking of using the 36"...

Actually, yes, I was thinking of using the 36" long 25mm round rods (Kit7234) attached only at the ends. Advantage - grease fittings.

However, I could also use the 20mm rail guideway (Kit7429)...
Forum: Archives Sun 04 November 2007, 06:36
Replies: 31
Views: 32,291
Posted By joepardy
With regards to lubrication, these bearings have...

With regards to lubrication, these bearings have grease fitting installed in them.

I appreciate your comments regarding chatter.
Forum: Archives Sun 04 November 2007, 05:52
Replies: 31
Views: 32,291
Posted By joepardy
Gerald, As mentioned in other posts, I am in...

Gerald,

As mentioned in other posts, I am in the process of designing a B-C head - and make the MechMate unit a 5-axis machine. I have pretty much finalized the design, and it looks like the head...
Forum: Archives Fri 02 November 2007, 03:27
Replies: 151
Views: 92,819
Posted By joepardy
Again, THANKS to Dave, Mike & Gerald for...

Again, THANKS to Dave, Mike & Gerald for information. I contacted Antek and they informed me that they can produce a PS-6N32 and a PS-8N32. I have not received a price yet - but I am sure that they...
Forum: Archives Thu 01 November 2007, 12:23
Replies: 151
Views: 92,819
Posted By joepardy
Mike, I just sent them an email and asked. ...

Mike,

I just sent them an email and asked. Awaiting a reply. I would like to go a little over - in the event that I need to change the motors on the BC axis - or if at sometime I want to add an...
Forum: Archives Thu 01 November 2007, 11:37
Replies: 151
Views: 92,819
Posted By joepardy
Richard, It appears that the largest 30VDC...

Richard,

It appears that the largest 30VDC unit is the 500W. They do go up to 1000W on the 35VDC units.

Is that an option? Or should I stay with the 30VDC.

If I need to, I will ask if...
Forum: Archives Thu 01 November 2007, 10:28
Replies: 151
Views: 92,819
Posted By joepardy
Agreed - but the most exciting place to live - is...

Agreed - but the most exciting place to live - is on the edge! :eek:
Forum: Archives Thu 01 November 2007, 09:11
Replies: 151
Views: 92,819
Posted By joepardy
Mike, If I wire the motors half-coil as both...

Mike,

If I wire the motors half-coil as both you and Dave have recommended, then based on your last comment "It (PS-8N54) will be about 2X too much voltage", are you suggesting that maybe I should...
Forum: Archives Thu 01 November 2007, 04:44
Replies: 151
Views: 92,819
Posted By joepardy
Mike, THANKS for the recommendation. I will...

Mike,

THANKS for the recommendation. I will put the PS-8N54 on my parts list.

Gerald,

The BC head is similar to what Rainnea and/or Colin have on their systems.

Thanks again for the...
Forum: Archives Wed 31 October 2007, 14:50
Replies: 151
Views: 92,819
Posted By joepardy
5 axis design & power supply questions

Gerald,

I think that I have read through every post on motors, gearboxes, controllers, and drivers in this forum over the last few days - and though it may not be conflicting - it can get...
Forum: Motors & their mountings Wed 31 October 2007, 14:50
Replies: 278
Views: 277,478
Posted By joepardy
5 axis design & power supply questions

Gerald,

I think that I have read through every post on motors, gearboxes, controllers, and drivers in this forum over the last few days - and though it may not be conflicting - it can get...
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