X-axis motor doesn't turn, it's blocked all the time - how can I fix that?
Hello, I setup Mach3 in connection with a SmoothStepper Pro. Installation of the software an plugin worked fine. CNC hardware: I use a DB 25 breakout board (connected to the SmoothStepper Pro), a...
View ArticleMomus CNC updated version (2.1) RELEASED.
So I've been away from the 'zone for a while, busy with a few projects. One of which is an update to the plans. I've released version 2.1, which corrected a number of small errors (all of which are now...
View ArticleTree UP-1000 Post Processor for MasterCam...
Recently rebuilt an old Tree UP-1000 lathe. The old girl is breathing fire and spitting out chips beautifully--however, downside is having to manually load the machine with G-code from the console....
View ArticleMaxim 630 and A950 Password Levels
New to the forum, new to Cincinnati. Starting up a Maxim 630 with an A950. Trying to do a Tool Changer Alignment (Chains were off for shipping, transporter slid off the back and got hung up on the...
View ArticleCandCNC Bladerunner and OHMIC
I have seen CandCNC's feathertouch system to use OHMIC. How come I couldn't just connect a wire from the Z home limit to the OHMIC clip and the other side of the limit to ground. Then the tip will...
View Article3D-2D Conundrum
I am very much so a beginner at a lot of 3D modeling, but I have a fair amount of experience constructing wireframe geometry and solid within Mastercam. The company I'm interning at does all of its...
View ArticleMentor / Advice for Frankenstein CNC mill build in Colorado Springs, CO
I'm a noob when it comes to building a cnc. I've collected the parts but I'm having some problems when it comes to the electronics. I have 2 Yaskawa AC servo motors with 2 ServoPack Drivers. I have 2...
View ArticleFree steppers and linear rails !!! Will they work ?
Well over the weekend I took some machinery offsite from a bottling company. This machine had a ton a beefy linear rails and bushing (unsupported round - 50mm i think). I think this will be a decent...
View ArticleSmooth Stepper or not?
Question: I've heard allot lately about Mach 3 not liking addon PCI Parallel Port cards for some reason. I got an email from the tech support guy at Mach 3 and he told me this was not true at all, and...
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View ArticleNeed Help! vmc 4020 X axis won´t go farther than 10.0
Hi! I really need your help I'm using a VMC 4020 and I need to do a piece from about 23 in, but travel stops at 10'+/- don't show any alarm just stops and in JOG is the same it just stops....
View ArticleNeed Help! HAAS TL-2 Chuck
I am a new machinist who recently had my first crash, i don't know how else to put it but the part came out of the chuck and damaged part of the chuck. This was last friday 5/3/2013, and i had looked...
View ArticleDell Optiplex 745 Bobcad V21 Express & Training Videos $1 No Reserve 5 Days
System is turnkey. I pay the $100 transfer fee for the Bobcad seat. Dell Optiplex 745 Bobcad V21 Express Training Videos | eBay
View ArticleNeed Help! Parameters needed urgently
Hi all Interact 4 mk2 with TNC151 Power supply fault caused parameter loss, and control now fixed. However, it is now in German language. Anyone have the correct parameters? What do I do to get back...
View ArticleCNC på østlandet
Hei jeg planlegger og bygge en AV benk som jeg har tegnet, og har da tenkt og bruke deler i aluminium som jeg dioxerer?. Det jeg lurer på er om noen har tips om hvor jeg kan få dette gjort? (jeg ønsker...
View ArticleCNC på østlandet (eller andre steder i Norge)
Hei jeg er helt ny på denne siden, fant den etter litt googling. ser ut til at dette er rett sted og komme med min henvendelse(jeg postet den i en annen link her på siden, men fant jo den Norske delen...
View ArticleNeed Help! Rapids through Part
Hey There, I am currently doing a Thesis on the CNC Lathe and creating craft through the process. One job I want to try is performing a job and then purposely make a rapid go back through a part with a...
View ArticleProblems with Centroid Equiped Bridgeport when homing
Just purchased a Bridgeport series II with a M400 control on it. The guy I bought it from put the control on it 1997 with all new motors and control from centroid. He made 4 prototype parts and hadn't...
View ArticleNeed help picking out a 4x4 Plasma system for $15k or less
I am trying to get started in plasma cutting. The issue is I have never done it before and not sure what to look for. The only thing is my budget is $15k and I'm looking for a 4x4 table. Only thing I...
View ArticleBreakout board wiring help!
I bought this breakout board and I'm confused at the USB power/voltage. It has a 5v input from the USB cord to power something as well as a 12v to 24v terminal input? Do I need to use them both or just...
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