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Been busy again. Brought a new router with speed control and 1/4" & 1/2" collets. It was on sale, saved $60. Built the router mount and set up the built in relay on the BOB to turn the router on and off with the g-code. I was planning on mounting an e-stop button on the Y car to diconnect the router while changing bits but I have now decided to just use the switch on the router. I straightened the wiring up some more and secured it. Still have to bolt the table top down and add the spoil board. Few more odds and ends to take care of and it will be ready to go to work. I couldn't wait any longer, so I tried it out.
Gary |
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More pics
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Well done Gary, logo and dust, looks like we have another member of the family - time for a number!
Just be wary of using the BOB relay to switch the relativly large load of the router, its always safer to add another relay (seperate from the BOB so if anything goes wrong it does not affect the BOB) that controls the Router, this second relay is controlled by the one on the BOB but has a very small load. This second relay is also very easy to replace if the need arises. See here in posts 182 and 203, the relay is on the blue din rail holder near the bottom of the box - that was when I still had the Bob Cambell board with the seperate relay board - that board did not work for me so I changed to CNC Direct board (this one has relays on the BOB) that worked much better. Last edited by Alan_c; Sun 11 September 2011 at 02:49.. Reason: added link |
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Yes !! Paint, Logo, Dust !!! You get #86 !!! Congrats on a speedy build !! Keep us posted on the final setup steps and lets see some projects !! What did you do that sign with?
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Thanks Allen. I had installed a seperate relay on the dins rail for the router but after reading the PMDX manual I decided to use one of the onboard relays. The one I'm using is rated for 30 amps and has MOV to suppress the arc when closing and opening under a load. Time will tell. Still will have to wire up a dust collection system and may use the relay on the dins for that. I looked at some collectors yesterday while at the Woodcraft Store. Couldn't bring one home because I was on a motorcycle
I did discover that I will need some type of pendant or maybe a wireless key board to zero the material on the MM. Anyone got any suggestions. Would also like to try a touch screen monitor, is anybody having any sucess with these? Gary |
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I'm going to cut some Harley Davidison coasters out this afternoon from some of the man made decking boards and also some from cypress. Will post some pics. I better not get too carried away with cutting or I'll never complete the MM. I don't need to leave loose ends undone because I'll just keep putting them off as I'm having fun now Gary |
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Allen, forgot to mention that is one really neat control box. I going to go back through your posts and read more.
A big thanks to Gerald too. I was having trouble with the pause and start switches and did as Gerald had posted and was able to get them working. A big thanks to Gearld for the great design and for him sharring all of this. And to everyone who takes the time to post and share their knowledge. With out this group the MM would not be what it is. Gary |
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Happy days!
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Gary
If you are using Mach3 I can recommend the xbox 360 wireless controller with great results. Plugin and instructions here You will also need a xbox wireless controller receiver that you can get here. I'm not related to or suggesting you use this particular vendor. I had a good experience when I ordered from them. Install the xbox wireless controller receiver first then follow the plugin instructions. Last edited by JamesJ; Sun 11 September 2011 at 08:57.. |
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Builder's Log Update
Gary,
Congratulations on completing your MechMate and earning Serial #86. Here is the Upated Builder's Log. Please review your entry and let me know any changes you want to make. Also, please let me know the dimensions of your MechMate for the record. |
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For pendant you can look in PoKeys, with it you can connect lots of switches buttons leds mpg and lcd display, also analog stick from joypad as I did for jogging x and y and mpg for Z.
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Nils and I use a shuttle pro for control. Works really well and has removable buttons you can label.
http://retail.contourdesign.com/?/products/5 |
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Hi Ken, it's going to be hard to leave the shop and go into the house. Just too many projects and things to try.
Gary |
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Thanks guys, I'll look into all the pendant ideas. I really need a way to move around the table and use one for zeroing my material.
Got the table top bolted down today and all of the grounding done. Next it was play time I cut some coasters out of cypress and out of the manmade decking board. The cypress was scraps left over from siding on a friends house. The decking board was just scrap cut offs. I planed the boards to 1/2" thick. As you can see the decking board gave a better cut. The MM is doing real good on the fine cuts. Cypress is real soft wood and probably the reason for not cutting as smooth. This will make nice gifts for my fellow riders. Gary |
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Builder's Log Update
Thanks for the dimension info., Gary. Here is the Updated Builder's Log.
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After reviewing the status page, I think we should throw out the 2 high and 2 low for a better average! That 23.1 month build is skewing the heck out of the page. Best, Sean |
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Congrats Gary!
Sean, That sounds like a good idea! |
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I agree with Sean also.
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I wish I had all those nice HD Pendant's. I could give them as a downpayment on the rental of a HD to do the Route 66.
I will be attending the Vectric Meeting in Las Vegas in October and plan to ride part of RT66 back to the East Coast.....If I can afford the rental fees of a bike over there. |
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Kobus, if you get lost on the bike ride and end up in Alabama give me a call. I meet you on my Goldwing and give you some HD coasters. All my friends ride HD's but I let them ride with me anyway
Gary |
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If anybody is interested in making coasters I have found a good supply of material at Lowes. They had some cork flooring plank samples so I brought four at 25 cents each to try. Worked real well. A shiny cork finish on top with a MDF inner layer and a bottom layer of cork. They are about 3/8" thick. I don't know how long a plank is but you will probably be able to get 9 or more from one.
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Gary thanks for the "Heads-up". It is much appreciated indeed.
Respectfully, James |
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How I wish I can get stuff like these here.... Envy....
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Thank's Gary, but I see it's a BIT off my track I plan to ride. I would also rather ride a Wing than a HD, but when you want to do RT66 I suppose that is what you are suppose to ride.
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Hi everyone,
Cut a full 4 X 8 X 3/4 sheet this past week. Worked out well. Also cut a sign for a friend. Gary |
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I want to be like Gary when I grow up.. hahaha! . Nice work!!.
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Signs all over the place very nice
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Mike here are some pic's of the control box. Let me know if you need some others.
Gary |
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You can route your cables behind the base plate to make things tidy.
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