I have'nt played with Lasers since high scool science fair, some 50 yrs ago. L.O.L.
I'm curious, how many watts would be needed to cut up to 0.250" thick plywood?
I'm thinking of adding one to my...
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I have'nt played with Lasers since high scool science fair, some 50 yrs ago. L.O.L.
I'm curious, how many watts would be needed to cut up to 0.250" thick plywood?
I'm thinking of adding one to my...
Does anyone have any experience with the settings for a Chinese TB6600 4 Axis Controller and Mach 3?.
What are the micro step setting for the best performance?. I have no idea what that means and no...
I need to know what are the correct micro step setting for my TB6600 4 axis control card and where on the card to change them.
I use Mach 3, version R3.043.006, V Carve Pro Ver. 4.6 and need to...
O.K. That to me is Greek. I don't read code. I use Mach 3 and V Carve Pro Ver.4.6.
After I set the Z axis at zero, the left hand lower corner of the material, touching the material surface, raise...
After setting home zero, zero, zero do I have to set the material position as zero, zero, zero and is it called machine co ordinate?
My trials run in the opposite direction from what I desired....
Yes the original set up was with 3 Gecko 201's. I have had it apart several times since I purchased it.
The last time I fried one of the Gecko's and bought a Chinese 4 axis controller board so I...
Just configured Mach 3 today and ran into a slight hiccup. I have my Z axis tuning almost maxed out and it seems to run slowly, is that common?
And how do I set up the spindle controls when there's...
I downloaded the stable version from the web site home page. When I try to open it I get a error message the says it is not a valid extension file. Anybody know why that would happen. It's on a stand...
I bought one of those Rockclif Spider Print Head kits a while back and got all sorts of parts to build the heated bed and get the temperatures controlled and I'm getting ready to build it. I already...
My e stop symbol is false. I don't know the proper symbol for a normally closed e stop switch. My bad, I'm sorry for the confusion.
For Mach 3 spindle control. I have these components.
My spindle is a Chinese 300W 12-48 VDC, 3000-12000 r.p.m. motor with its own separate power supply, 4 A ,360W, 110VAC,
and speed knob( transfer...
Most of what you suggest wizard is somewhat confusing. I am not too savvy about electrical or electronic stuff. Testing for more than continuity is beyond my realm of understanding. One may say, "...
Anyone have an original k2cnc2512? I need a schematic, or a photo of the original control box that housed the Gecko's and transformer. I lost my schematic and need to re wire it in a new box. HELP
This is often the issue. It's not so much the mechanical issues that stymie a guy but the electrical issues. At least for me. I finished wiring and adding electrical things and went for a test. I may...
With Mach 3, and using a relay to control a spindle motor having its own power supply;
a; does the relay turn the power supply on?
b; should said power supply have its own on and off power toggle...
What about making a clamp to fit the spindle nose. Lock the spindle so it won't turn and mount it to the nose. The clamp can have the necessary mounting hole for the printer head, and you're good to...
Is it possible to use a joy stick type switch for a probing tool.I admit to not knowing a thing about probing but it is an idea I've had about it for some time now. What can be said for it. Comments
Thank you. The plate sets all the different cutters to the same level above the work piece, therefor all depths for all work done by that cutter are consistent, correct?.
Thank you the simple...
Maybe the wrong place for this, but. Now that I know how to build one, how does it work. I mean, if the plate is 1/8th inch thick and the cutter touches it what does it mean. Is that where the cutter...
Yep a tape measure did help. It seems I will have to build a new z axis carriage to do it. Onward and upward!
O.K. The plate itself is wired to the bob pin for probe input, and another wire with the clip on it is connected to the ground pin. What does the alligator clip do and where does that go when...
(No, it only has one wire.) So ,if I decode what you said, the one wire also has the alligator clip, correct ?. So then, an explanation would read like this; plate, wire soldered to it then the...
Yes I know, I would have to add three inches to it but since there is no screw to contend with it is plain. So can I just add three inches in length to all the components of the "Z " axis?
Wait now, if the wire, that is soldered to the plate, goes to the breakout board, then how does the clip get into the picture? I have seen the ones with the alligator clip pictured, and it's clipped...
I want to eventually extend my "z" from 3" of travel to, 6" of travel. So how long will the lead screw need to be? I can't quite wrap my brain around this obvious question. Not including the motor,...
O.K. Now that's all I needed to know for now. I will make one that has two wire connected to it. One for the BOB and one for the alligator clip, just in case. Thank you so much Gerry.
I'm not trying to be rude, or disrespectful, in any way, but.I must be stupid, I do not understand why someone can't show me a picture or a diagram of how a zero touch off plate is made. Most of the...
Aha !, there's another question, home switches. I've read the Mach 3 manual about ten time on those, I still don't get it. I've even wired some up, and they didn't work right. Is there an easier way...
O.K. Because I haven't even opened Mach 3 on my computer in years, frankly, I've been afraid to start a voyage I can't finish, what will a screen set do ?.
When I first ran Mach, it totally freaked...
So, I have to write code for it to do what I want !. Oh, Oh, Not to happy about that. When I'm ready I'll need lots of coaching. Thanks