Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall
Sun 24 October 2010, 07:40
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,562
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Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall
Sat 23 October 2010, 23:25
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,562
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Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall
Sat 23 October 2010, 10:03
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,562
I don't think it is a ground problem. When I...
I don't think it is a ground problem. When I touch the two leads together the LED on the board lights up for the pin 11 input. That tells me there is continuity. The probe is really just a touch...
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Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall
Fri 22 October 2010, 18:18
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Replies: 7
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Touch Probe Setup
I am having a little trouble setting up my touch probe with my PMDX-122 and Mach3. I have downloaded and installed the Mach3 blue screen with the probe plugin. I have my probe set on pin 11 on the...
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Forum: 701. Motor Drives
Mon 18 October 2010, 08:48
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Replies: 13
Views: 21,563
Brad,
So these could possibly do the trick,...
Brad,
So these could possibly do the trick, and would work with the PMDX-122 breakout if the wiring follows suit to what Mike states above? I mean, at $25 a piece, it would be good at least to...
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Forum: 701. Motor Drives
Mon 18 October 2010, 07:20
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Replies: 13
Views: 21,563
Hey, thanks guys. That was most helpful for my...
Hey, thanks guys. That was most helpful for my understanding. I have not completely made my mind up on what driver to go with. These were offered to me at a really low price. I made a discovery...
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Forum: 701. Motor Drives
Sun 17 October 2010, 20:42
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Replies: 13
Views: 21,563
Hey Brad,
This...
Hey Brad,
This (http://http://oemotor.com/html/product_e_27.html) is the best I can find as for information at this point.
http://oemotor.com/html/product_e_27.html
I hope this is enough...
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Forum: 701. Motor Drives
Sun 17 October 2010, 16:51
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Replies: 13
Views: 21,563
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Forum: 702. Power Supplies
Sat 16 October 2010, 15:12
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Replies: 2
Views: 10,308
PMDX-135-5020 power supply
Is the PDMX-135-5020 (http://www.pmdx.com/PMDX-135)a decent and acceptable power supply, or should I look into the building of my supply as many on here have done? My setup will be 34HS9801...
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Forum: 701. Motor Drives
Sat 16 October 2010, 14:48
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Replies: 13
Views: 21,563
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Forum: 701. Motor Drives
Sat 16 October 2010, 11:24
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Replies: 13
Views: 21,563
Question about stepper drives and motor direction
Hey folks,
I found 4 drivers for my 34HS9801 steppers, 70V/6A. I do have a question before I purchase these. I noticed that there is only CW and no CCW connections. If running 2 steppers on the...
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Forum: Driving Mechanisms: Rack/pinion, gears, screws, belts & chains
Mon 04 October 2010, 21:36
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Replies: 4
Views: 11,923
Source for timing pulleys
Hey guys, I just got my MotionKing steppers in today, and was trying to find a reasonable source for pulleys to build my belt reduction. The MK motors have a 14mm shaft. I want to go either 3:1 or...
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Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning
Sat 28 August 2010, 21:31
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,232
Nils, I will definitely be starting out with a...
Nils, I will definitely be starting out with a router. You guys speak pretty highly of Milwalkee. I am familiar with several of thier tools, and like them quite well. How would you compare them to...
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Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning
Sat 28 August 2010, 12:45
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,232
I will definitely take your advice on the non...
I will definitely take your advice on the non geared motors. It sounds like that would be the most economical way to go.
I have built my guitars by hand for 12 years now. There is no doubt that...
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Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning
Sat 28 August 2010, 12:37
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,232
Hey, thanks Sean for the input. The biggest...
Hey, thanks Sean for the input. The biggest challenge I have at this point is space in my shop. It is a 22'X22' shop that is filled with equipment. I have one spot remaining that I may be able to...
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Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning
Sat 28 August 2010, 07:52
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,232
Nils #12,
Thaks for all the advice on the...
Nils #12,
Thaks for all the advice on the software side of things. I will definitely research out the different CAM programs you have suggested. I have read a good deal about Mach, but have not...
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Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning
Fri 27 August 2010, 23:11
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,232
Complete Newbeeeeeee
Hey guys, I have been thinking of taking the plunge into building a CNC Router for some time. For a business, I build high end custom acoustic guitars, and can see the benefit of having some...
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