Forum: 70. Control Systems
Tue 07 January 2020, 18:43
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Replies: 77
Views: 101,932
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sat 12 October 2019, 15:58
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Replies: 137
Views: 138,609
I hope it wasn't user error, All I did was...
I hope it wasn't user error, All I did was restart the G code, I know I didn't reset any axis's. Looking at the part it looks like it was just in the gantry axis, I'll have to ponder on that one.
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 11 October 2019, 12:54
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Replies: 137
Views: 138,609
Hey all,
I've been fairly quiet for awhile...
Hey all,
I've been fairly quiet for awhile as I fell off the mechmate wagon. I'm getting back on it and getting the machine back in order. A few things on my list to do
1) add the estops and...
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Forum: 20. Gantry
Wed 25 September 2019, 22:54
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Replies: 2
Views: 25,797
Pictures of endstops
Hey all,
I'm adding endstops to my machine (I know, I know, I should have done this a long time ago) but I can't figure out where the gantry and car hit the rails. I can see the end blocks on the...
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Forum: 20. Gantry
Fri 20 September 2019, 14:27
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,714
Looks like it was an issue with my steps and...
Looks like it was an issue with my steps and motor tuning. In mach 3 I think it was in mm, in Mach 4 its in units (which I believe I have set to inches).
My steps per unit were 636.626 which...
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Forum: 20. Gantry
Fri 20 September 2019, 12:46
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,714
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Forum: 20. Gantry
Thu 19 September 2019, 22:03
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,714
bad racking on gantry
Hey all,
I've recently got my mechmate back up and running after a hiatus. I noticed very quickly my gantry sounds terrible. Can anyone illuminate what is making the noise? I have to stay at the...
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Forum: 50. Toolheads
Wed 27 June 2018, 09:21
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Replies: 8
Views: 14,896
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Forum: 50. Toolheads
Wed 27 June 2018, 08:39
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Replies: 8
Views: 14,896
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Forum: 50. Toolheads
Tue 29 May 2018, 11:05
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Replies: 8
Views: 14,896
hey lonestaral,
I'm looking at this spindle...
hey lonestaral,
I'm looking at this spindle (https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/high-quality-China-Auto-tool-change_60767784017.html?spm=a2700.8443308.0.0.1a1a3e5fuN7RGG), it looks like a...
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Forum: 50. Toolheads
Wed 23 May 2018, 21:58
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Replies: 8
Views: 14,896
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Forum: 50. Toolheads
Thu 17 May 2018, 08:15
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Replies: 8
Views: 14,896
Spindle sources?
Does anyone have a current US supplier of ATC spindles they recommend? I went through a few of the old posts but they are many years old at this point.
I saw this ATC spindle...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 28 March 2014, 13:43
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Replies: 137
Views: 138,609
Long time no update, but been doing some random...
Long time no update, but been doing some random things. I've gotten into wood planing for a couple of guys and that seems to be somewhat profitable. I just finished a 3 inch slab of redwood measuring...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 10 August 2012, 17:51
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Replies: 130
Views: 93,798
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 18 July 2012, 01:13
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Replies: 137
Views: 138,609
hey guys here's a couple more things I've made...
hey guys here's a couple more things I've made recently, nothing too complex, just a simple family sign which i took before it was complete. The family I gave it too colored in the lettering to make...
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Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning
Sat 09 June 2012, 01:20
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Replies: 61
Views: 60,428
Hey Guillermo, do you have a cheapo computer...
Hey Guillermo, do you have a cheapo computer lying around? they are more then adequate for running mach3 exclusively. I have a computer I bought for 50 dollars off of ebay, I think its a 2 ghz with...
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Forum: Graphics & CAD
Wed 23 May 2012, 22:12
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Replies: 6
Views: 12,280
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 14 May 2012, 17:56
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Replies: 99
Views: 122,514
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Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning
Mon 14 May 2012, 17:50
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Replies: 112
Views: 100,021
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sun 29 April 2012, 16:21
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Replies: 137
Views: 138,609
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sun 29 April 2012, 01:00
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Replies: 133
Views: 100,100
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sun 29 April 2012, 00:58
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Replies: 137
Views: 138,609
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sat 28 April 2012, 21:32
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Replies: 137
Views: 138,609
yea, I probably should have explained myself a...
yea, I probably should have explained myself a little better. here is a picture of the corner of the spoilboard on top of the support board. the edge is like that all the way around for the most...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 27 April 2012, 18:25
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Replies: 137
Views: 138,609
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 05 April 2012, 17:25
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Replies: 137
Views: 138,609
I have cuts! here are some pictures, although...
I have cuts! here are some pictures, although they are with my phone, I'll try and get better pictures soon.
A few years ago, I started on a quest to build a mechmate, and at 22, I finally have...
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