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Hi all,

I've been thinking about getting a CNC Router setup to compliment my laser and other engraving machine.

I don't have a lot of space in my shop; therefore, I'm looking for a small...

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I purchased a SS about a year ago for my Taig CNC. I couldn't find a laptop that had a parallel port and I didn't want to buy a desktop (no room in the shop).

I just started playing...

Hi all,

I'm finally back at working with my Taig CNC mill and after two days now, I'm still unable to do anything. :(

Is there anyone out there that lives in the Seattle or Eastside area that...

Hi all,

It's been a while since I've posted on here; I've been busy with my laser and I'm just now wanting to get back to my CNC mill. :)

I have no idea what I'm doing; therefore, I'm curious...

Thanks alot Stepper Monkey. I owe you some credit as well. You're one of the many people that helped me get into this great hobby by answering many of my questions. :)

Initially I didn't want to...

Thanks DogWood, I appreciate the compliment.

krymis - the LEDs shown on the front panel are actually part of a board that is included with the Campbell Combo breakout board. Sorry I neglected to...

Hi All,

I finally finished everything up and created a pdf document with a parts list, drawings, schematic, etc. I didn't go into a step by step process; however, if anyone would like some more...

Sorry for the late reply.

I'm trying to wrap up the cabinet and then I'll start putting together the list of goodies.

I just need to add the drawer and door and the cabinet will be done. :)
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Thanks guys for the compliments. I just finished mounting the controller in a steel router table stand I purchased from Rocker.com. I had to build a custom frame to allow me to rack mount it and then...

Howdy all,

I just finished up building my own controller for my new Taig. At the beginning of this year I purchased a Xylotex controller; however, I decided I needed some more goodies; therefore,...

Hi all,

I thought I'd give you a peek at what the wiring was for.
So far no smoke. :)

Big thanks goes out to Steve for his wiring modification.

-Ed
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Good deal!

Thanks Steve.

Now I just need the rest of the parts and I'll be good to go. :)

-Ed

Hi Gerry,

Initially I was thinking about cutting the AC power; however, I didn't want to kill the secondary AC receptacle at the same time as well as having basically two power switches. I think...

Hi Steve,

I updated the main circuit that I originally posted. You should see the changes to the schematic in my first post. I added the terminal numbers and cleaned things up a bit as well as the...

Hi Steve,

Thanks a lot for your input.

I'm a bit confused about the AC going to the combo board. I see on the combo board that J21 is a two terminal block that is labeled 115/220 on it.
...

Hi all,

I'm building a new controller and figured I'd get some expert advice before I blow something up.

If you'd be so kind as to take a look at the schematic and let me know if I have the...

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I'm attempting to engrave on a Swiss army knife and I'm not getting very good results.

I'm using a 60 degree cutter bit; however, I'm not getting a clean cut. I'm running the spindle at...

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I just purchased a Taig CNC mill with Mach3. I also bought the 2L floating engraving bit.

I've been in the laser engraving business for a while now and decided it was time to expand...

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I believe I have my CNC mill dialed in now and need to purchase some tooling.

I'm running a Taig mill with the ER16 collet set.

I'll primarily be miling wood, plastic and eventually...

Ok, that was in fact the problem with the 'Z' rumbling. I had to make muliple adjustments, but it's nice and smooth now.

Of course, now my 'X' is making the same noise when it's heading to the...

Thanks for the detailed info Under-dog. While looking at the Z stepper, I noticed the forward and backward sloppyness on the head. I'll try your clamping method and see if the problem goes away.
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Hi Jeff,

I checked for binding of the stepper on the 'Z'. Didn't find anything. I played around with the gibbs as well, still nothing. I also lubed it up.

I maybe imagining things. It could...

Great, I'll stick with the ATF for now.

The stepping ratio is actually another question I posted on the Xylotex group forum.

I was thinking that could be a problem as well.

I currently have...

Howdy all,

I recently got my Taig 2019 setup and I noticed when I move the 'Z' downward (-) it makes some funny vibrating sounds. It's nice and quiet moving upward (+). Sometimes the 'X' does the...

Hey Oznog,

I just purchased a 2019 CNC Ready from Nick as well (received it 3 weeks ago).

I also went with a Xylotex 4th axis controller with (4) 269oz steppers. It only took me about an hour...

Hi all,

I've been looking around for a good CAD/CAM software package and I do like BobCAD.

I've heard from multiple people that the price that's shown on their website isn't the price you'll...

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I just wanted to let you all know (if you're interested), that I finally made the plunge and got myself a Taig mill. I went with the 2019 cnc ready and added the Xylotex 4th axis...

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I'm wanting to add some more goodies to my Xylotex controller. The first thing I'm wanting to add is an e-stop switch; however, I'll need to add a spindle relay/power outlet so that when I...

Hi all,

I recently purchased a Xylotex controller; however, I'm wanting to add some more goodies (power outlet, e-stop, LEDs, etc.). I'm going to need a slightly larger enclosure; therefore, I'm...

Thanks for the info Mike. I totally forgot about reading the manual. :)

I just finished verifying everything works. I still need to do some more zero tweaking, but at least the steppers are...