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I used this manual. It is labeled for DTHCII but seemed to be the same for DTHC IV,

http://candcnc.com/images/Manuals/DTHCII_HyT-ConnectDCC.pdf

Haven't had much time to work with the plasma table. I did get a wired xbox360 controller working with it. Tired the Lee Davis plugin first but I couldn't get Mach3 to recognize it. Switched to...

Solved this problem. In case anyone is searching and has this issue:
There should be code snippets listed in the tool table. Just create them as needed and then they will be in the drop down menu...

Thank you LeeWay.

Not much to update. Haven't had much time to work on the new machine.
I did cut some 3/16" plate the other day and it went quite well. The thinner metals with faster feed...

I have built my own 4'x4" table using CandCNC BladeRunner Dragon Cut 620-4 EtherCut + DTHCIV.
Still in the teething stages but decided to play with the path rules in Sheetcam and I have run into a...

Finished off some display pieces for my wife. :)

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Over the last while I've been fighting with my Mach3 Arc Voltage reading not going over 40V during a cut.

I've been thinking the CandCNC voltage divider card that I installed in my Powermax 1000...

I've been in contact with CandCNC trying to solve my voltage reading issue.
They recommended that I get a source of 12VDC (or more ) and put it into the RAV TIP VOLTS tabs. Then measure the DC out...

Didn't get a lot accomplished today. No test cuts. Adjusted a few settings and managed to get my home switches to also function as limit switches.

Wired up a "industrial chic" temporary...

Water table fills and drains quickly. There are some spots that are weeping water over time so I'll have to seal them up. Quite happy though....

Well I thought progress would have been further along by now. Was planning on making some test cuts this weekend but it did not go to plan. Very close though.

Had issues getting the lid sealed...

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It moves under it`s own power. Sounds great! ...

Slats installed. They are not supported in the center but seem okay. I did weld a tab to each end of the water table for a bolt on support if needed. I'll see hole it works out.
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Okay finally an update.

Finish a hand torch mount. I'll have to save up for a machine torch to add later....

Found a photo off the net that might help with the description of milling the beams for the rails.
Not my parts but same concept....

Sorry didn't take photos of machining the gantry cross beam. It was pretty straight forward though. Aligned three Kurt vises in the CNC, loaded the beam and started drilling holes (spot drill then...

Thank you TheTurtleLab. Wish I had access to a shop like yours to. :)

Got a little done yesterday. Sure is slow going measuring and checking for square a billion times.

Water table time. ...

Work on the table was side tracked for a bit but back it at.
Work has started on the table. The 2"x4'x1/4" wall steel tubing was cut to length and threaded on the CNC. Luckily the tubing came to me...

Finished off the plate marker system
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X and Y axis will be using these AGW25 Rails...

Slowly but surely :)

Reduction drives fit together. Haven't checked the play in them but I pretty sure they would be under .0005" at the moment. Once they at mounted up I'll get a dial on them....

Thank you. Now I just need to have more hours in the day so I can find the time to work on it more :)

Not a lot of progress. Been sidetracked by my "shop" Cut a hole in the side and welded in a door frame. Using the big doors all the time is a pain. :)...

Guess I should update this thread. Things have been very hectic the last while so I have not had much time to work on the table. I did manage to buy some material and cut out the X axis reduction...

Guess it's time for an update.
There has been a little progress, it's been a busy couple of weeks so I haven't had much time to work on the table.
Finished the floating/break away torch mount.
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Thanks Dave. I was planning on using 2.5"X1/8" flat bar for slats which will be flush with the top of the table. My thinking was if I have something longer than 4.5' to cut I could cut the first...

Been working on the water table and the depth ended up ranging from 2.5" along the edges to 4.3" at the deepest point in the center. I'm a bit worried that the depth is too shallow. Any thoughts? ...

Been working on the CAD. Table top is done except for some little bits. Still have to work on the legs, water table and slats.
I'm going with an aluminum gantry beam to keep the weight under...

Finished the Z axis motor mount.
Some pics.

1st Operation. Bottom side with locating bore/slot for 1/4" dowel pins. Machined the motor locating bore right though in this operation as well to...

Thank you. Been at it for a few years.

Also cut some speed holes in the underside of the three reduction drive bearing blocks. I'm sure I could take more off but I'm okay with the 2.25lb total weight savings at the moment....