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    Chips in ShuttlePro

    I have been having problems apparently from chips in the ShuttlePro. Does any one have a clever way of sealing it to keep out chips?
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    G0704 5-Axis Conversion in Oxnard

    Hi hive, I have just about completed a G0704 CNC conversion using Hoss' plans with a A and B axis attachment. If you get up to Oxnard get in touch.
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    Don't forget the limit switches so you don't...

    Don't forget the limit switches so you don't wreck the oldham couplers.
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    From your photo it looks like you are using light...

    From your photo it looks like you are using light gauge wire between the motor driver and the motor. You need HEAVY gauge wire there (AWG22 or less), otherwise you get too much resistance in the...
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    I would suggest carefully checking your wiring. ...

    I would suggest carefully checking your wiring. The problem sounds very much like a prolem I experienced with my CNC coversion when i had two wires reversed. Check, also, that you have no nicks in...
  6. Thread: rob_b's G0704

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    Measure first!

    I have had my machine now for about 6 months and have competed Hoss's CNC conversion. I am getting 1-1.5 mill accuracy and have not had to do any of the stuff you are doing. I would suggest you...
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    Don't forget to budget time

    I CNC'ed an X2 using the CNCFusion xyz kit with ball screws and the whole thing took about six months of constant work (the electronics took a huge amount of time). It worked well, but was just too...
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    Since somebody brougt itup, my first attempt at...

    Since somebody brougt itup, my first attempt at the X2 conversion was to use the Steirlingsteele conversion plans. My results were not very satisfying probably because my manual maching skills were...
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    CNC Fusion conversion - additional thought

    The only negative about the CNC Fusion conversion kit is that the Z-axis screw bracket covers the Z-axis gib screws, so you need to take the bracket on and off to adjust the gib screws which can be a...
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    X2 CNC Conversion Kit

    I did a Harbor Freight X2 conversion using the CNC Fusion ball screw conversion kit was very happy with it. You may have to do a little filing on the inside of the X-axis table and you may need to...
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    My G0704 Order Story

    I ordered a G0704 in February and was told it would be delivered in June. I am buying it to do a CNC conversion following the plans of Hoss (g0704.com) and spent several grand getting the parts and...
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