well.. I have to say, my MECHMATE is working long time ago, just wanted No 55.
got the stikers. and wait.

Every Work is better than the last one, the key is planning very carefully each project. Now I can do Everything I Imagine.

Felicitaciones Conrado!

Well done, Conrado. Como esta todo en Obregon ahora? Jose #53

Todo esta de maravilla, el clima esta, bien, aunque ya empieza el calor
pero con los paseos en kayak sera una bendicion.
Ahh y las mujeres son bellisimas aqui!!!

Pero no son como las tapatias in Guadalajara!

puees te dire!!, he andado por todos lados, y no me muevo de aqui

ademas... nos hacen caso a los feos!!!


saludos

MechMate Prime
 

Robert: I was bummed when I got pipped at the post for #52 until I realized that #53 is a prime number. I think all MM's with prime serial numbers should be painted with a gold racing stripe.:D The next prime in the series is 59. http://www.mathsisfun.com/prime_numbers.html

Joe

As a Chines I'm hoping for #60, #63, #66 & #68 which are all auspicious numbers.
BUT 69 would top it all even though its not an auspicious number...

69......;):p

I’m half kidding.....
Numbers nor serial do not much matters to me, as long as a I’m / can contribute to this group that help me when I was in need !!
Joe, although thanks anyway for this eye opener, as I never thought of this “prime number” thing. 55 was more a personnel thing than any numerical / number sense !
BUT must say…… 69….mmmm….got to like this one :D
;)

Attachment 10907

now its time to upgrade my 3 hp router
to a 3 kw spindle
that´s what santa bring to me :d
im planing to ad a 5th axis for full 3d (lathe)

Looking forward to your posts on the transition because that's the path I will follow in the future and your information will be very helpful

I used my router to cut the mounts for my spindle from 1/2" aluminum - with lots of passes. You might be able to do the same.

Hey brad :
if you have the cutting file I will apreciatte if you post it or send

Red:
there is a lot of information already here, but I will post all the process

Merry xmas!!

Conrado: Felice Navidad y propsero ano nuevo.

Gracias.. mis mejores deseos para esta comunidad
donde todos nos ayudamos a construir una gran herramienta
de hobby o de trabajos

Felices fiestas
happy Holidays

I didn't keep the toolpaths, but I think this is the drawing that I converted.
It should at least give you an idea for designs.

I recall taking off 0.05" per pass, so it was 11 passes, don't recall the feed rate.

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Thank You Brad !!

Today I ran a spindle test, everything works fine, there is a huge difference between the noisy router and the New Chinese 3 Kw Spindle.
Tomorrow I will rearrange cables and reconect everything in its place
Next step.. 4th Axis.

Upgrading
 

Hello Friends :
upgrading to 4 axis is done,
Installing, New echain done
New rails...in progress
Gas spring...done
New painting.... in progress
Photos..... Soon

:)

Best regards

Good to hear from you Conrado! Cant wait to see your pics.
:)

Hello :
Now my Mechmate is Red (was Blue),
here some pics of little upgrades

Cheers


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Kiuvo,
Oye con que tornillos montaste los motores a las placas? Con tornillo con cabeza conica? Porque los estaba tratando de montar con los tornillos que venian con los motores y las cabezas topan con los carros, cierto?
Saludos,
Hector

Los compre aparte, son de rosca fina de los de cabeza para llave allen

Los puse conicos...o sea con una punta conica avellane y la cabeza queda lisa o sea no sobresale de la placa de sujecion del motor y listo...

Otra preguntilla...como solucionaste los del amortiguador del eje Z, donde lo conseguiste?

Saludos...
Hector

Si, fui a un deshuesadero de carros y compre uno por 150 pesos, ahi mismo lo probe empujandolo a mano y con eso, revise, el largo del piston, y lo monte.
si los quieres nuevos, los puedes conseguir en autozone, pero fijate bien que no esten muy duros.

Saludos

Necesito tu ayuda tendras un diagrama de como conectar los motores a los geckos...?

Ps ya Quedo Hector, hasta ya vi tu primer corte, muy bien felicidades

Conrado y todos nuestros amigos en Mexico! Felice Navidad y Prospero Ano Nuevo

Que tal Conrado y Hector, me da gusto ver que mas gente de México esta fabricando la mechmate, yo soy de Cd. Victoria Tamaulipas, y me faltan algunas cosas para terminar la mia, pero voy a retomar el proyecto ahora que hay un poco de dinero y voy a empezar a subir fotos para que me den su opinión, quisiera preguntarles donde mandaron cortar el kit de piezas del gantry y todas esas piezas que van cortadas a laser y dobladas, y mas o menos en cuanto dinero les salio el trabajo, saludos!

Yo no recuerdo a quien se lo pedi, pero fue en eua, aqui enel foro ecuentras quien los tiene apara entrega inmediata, segun yo la persona que vende los valeros cuanta con los kits tambien. Busca a metalhead el lis tiene

Spanish site?

que tal hector, de la persona que dices que vende los baleros, es el de superiorbearing.com???

Yo se los compre a Joe, pero creo que ya no los vende, ahora, mike, el moderador del foro vende el kit completo,

Si ese...

Spanglish :o

Hello everyone!
I have this problem:
Two of my motors are not working properly,
One of the X axis and Z axis.
They randomly change direction.
Disconect spindle, and every other device
to eliminate any interference.
I Will keep trying to solve it.
Any help is Welcome.

Stepper motors that are driven by Geckodrive controllers, have two signals, step and direction. If there is noise on either line, you will have severe problems.

My first impression is that you have some electrical noise on the "step" signal.

Be sure that you have properly "grounded" the machine. Check and recheck the ground connections.

Thank You Mike
I started to rewire the control box, its easier for me to do that than look for the cause of electrical noise..
I will post the Result
Thanks again !!
:)