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Don't worry about the online mapping just yet. Can you identify the breakout board by part number or attach an image of yours or a comparable part?

Your parallel port pins just need to point to...

If you don't have Mach3, you can use LinuxCNC. The process to get a machine under control is actually quite simple.

Do you have a breakout board for the parallel port?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I44OT7c_MY

This is HiWin's video on their linear rails. It is long, but has many visuals and a good explanation of how it all works.

I should note my numbers from before with distance per step were based on direct drive. If you put a timing gear reduction in there, you will be able to cut the mechanical motion (of a full step) by...

I can't see the Taig really benefitting from ballscrews. The leadscrew movement is sufficient for the size of the machine. The backlash can be adjusted with the brass nuts and I think that you'll...

Your accuracy with a CNC conversion will rely on several things: the tightness and fit of gibs, the ballscrew pitch combined with the motors steps/rotation and any gearing in between, the tool used,...

What thickness of aluminum? The Taig really isn't for hogging material. I've been using one for a high school robotics team and it just doesn't have the horsepower (1/4 hp supplied) to cut at...

Very nice! I've been making mockups for my machined CNC conversion parts using my 3D printer. It's been nice to test fit dimensionally correct prints prior to making many errors in metal. I thought...

You can do it. The ballscrew will need to be longer. Be careful of the gas strut since it is mounted in the base of the column.

You may need to plug the unit in and go to the Windows Device Manager, find the unknown device and manually update the driver to use the one on the CD.

I have a universal Craftsman socket set. It works great for me. I'd much rather prefer a hex head though!

Thanks for the feedback on the lathe and Weiss. I've been contemplating one of their lathes in the next few years, but I'm not quite sure the direction I'll end up in.


Here's a image of what I...

Hopefully this isn't reviving a dead thread, but you should be able to fit two wrenches on the drawbar. I believe I see it in the photo your posted. There should be two flats on the spindle shaft...

I've been a lurker for a while and finally made an account. I've got some good information from this community and hope to provide some useful information as well. I recently purchased a PM-30MV-L...