Hi everyone, Very happy to find this group! I recently came across a used Shopmaster 2010 Patriot. CNC installed, DRO, Ball Screws (welded setup). Belt drive, VFD (1.5 hp I think) and a 4th Axis H/V capable rotary chuck setup (not connected yet) . I could really use some info if anyone could assist I would be very greatful.
I was about to buy a new unit when "one of those DeJaVu things happend" Really was as if someone wanted me to have this very one! So I did. Everything seems to work fine. Mach3 is V3.042. I am missing a current Manual for the machine. If anyone has one scanned for the "Eldorado" / CNC Patriot belt driven series it would be greatly appreciated. If there is a Shopmaster CNC manual componant - That too would be very Welcome. The one I have is Red and is for a gear based machine?? Part diagrams are not right at all.
I also see that the Lathe belt wheel under the side cover has a IR Emitter/Detector that will reflect off a 1" reflective tape setup. this goes into a small box and then into the CNC controller to a wire block. I cannot see where or how this is picked up by Mach3 or some other setup? Maybe this is simply setup to connect an external tach? I did find some Tach units ( for example: tachoptions ) .
there are Limit switches installed on X,Y,Z but they do not seem to do anything w/ Mach3 at this time. I do have these w/ Mach3 on my Plasma so I think I can find and set these up, but anyone w/ input or tips and suggestions is very welcome.
I really do not know how to adjust, clean or setup the Way's & Gibs but will be taking YouTube by storm to find some "how to vids" should I wait and get into some test & sample cuts in the next week or two before taking the Table down? Any input you have is also greatly welcome. It seems I try it and check into the precision and accuracy before I elect to go thru this system on the Mil?
Exciting times! I am extremely happy that I have this unit. I'm going thru the unit getting to know it. I understand it has been sitting for some time. I'm new to Milling , but own/run a CNC Plasma setup. So I'm taking the leap from 2D to 3D.
thanks everyone and have a great week!