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Title: Want to convert my Bridgeport series one into new cnc
Post by: zaki on November 22, 2006, 03:00:25 AM

Hi Guys
I have a cnc mill Bridgeport Series 1, the controller is dameged during traveling. Can I convert that machine into CNC again by this Artsoft??

Title: Re: Want to convert my Bridgeport series one into new cnc
Post by: Hood on November 22, 2006, 03:21:02 AM

I have done it, see here http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/hoodsmachiningpages/Series1Retro.htm
What version of mill do you have, mine was a BOSS 6.1, does yours have servos or steppers?
Hood

Title: Re: Want to convert my Bridgeport series one into new cnc
Post by: zaki on November 22, 2006, 04:22:31 AM

Actually I have both machines here. I Just want to know what will I need to make machine 100% ready? Can I install it by my self? or it needs some expert personell? Is it runs on just G codes? what kind of pc I will need?

Title: Re: Want to convert my Bridgeport series one into new cnc
Post by: creep_pea on November 22, 2006, 05:15:19 AM

Hi

I've also convert my Bridgeport Series 1 Boss 6.1 with steppers, I used all the original drivers and motors, just changed the control.

There is quite a few people done this, have a shearch on CNCzone you'll find quite a few threads about doing it like this one http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24314

You should be able to convert the servo version to but that will be a bit more complicated.

Cheers

Chris

Title: Re: Want to convert my Bridgeport series one into new cnc
Post by: Chaoticone on November 22, 2006, 08:57:17 AM

Hey,
   You won't need any experts. If you do, they are on here. I have a bare bones Dell Dimension B110. It works great.

Title: Re: Want to convert my Bridgeport series one into new cnc
Post by: zaki on November 25, 2006, 03:45:05 AM

Hey Chaoticone
thanx dear 4 ur reply, how many serial or parallel ports will I need? by with means computer will connect with motor drives etc???

Title: Re: Want to convert my Bridgeport series one into new cnc
Post by: Hood on November 25, 2006, 04:41:41 AM

You can use one or two ports, I have two in mine but if you just have limits and drives you can get away with only one port.You can use one limit switch per axis and configure it to be a limit for + and - and also it can act as a home switch when doing a reference move, this will save greatly on inputs needed.


Hood

Title: Re: Want to convert my Bridgeport series one into new cnc
Post by: zaki on November 25, 2006, 06:19:58 AM

Bundle of thanx Hood
I am still looking for more replies and views :o

Title: Re: Want to convert my Bridgeport series one into new cnc
Post by: Chaoticone on November 25, 2006, 09:17:06 AM

Another thing I think is neat is an Ipac keystroke emulator. It hooks either to a ps2 connection or a USB port. With the Ipac 4 you can add 56 inputs. You set it up in Keygrabber.
http://www.ultimarc.com/ipac1.html

Title: Re: Want to convert my Bridgeport series one into new cnc
Post by: Hood on November 25, 2006, 10:14:47 AM

Not sure if I remember correctly but I seem to recall that the USB versions didnt work too great in Mach so best sticking to the PS2 versions to be on the safe side, I have one and it is great for adding physical buttons ;)
Hood

Title: Re: Want to convert my Bridgeport series one into new cnc
Post by: zaki on November 28, 2006, 11:50:24 PM

that means I dont need any additional IO card or anything. Just I need Mach3 and thats all??  This is what I understand. Is Mach comes with all detailed instructions to install the software and machine??

Title: Re: Want to convert my Bridgeport series one into new cnc
Post by: Hood on November 29, 2006, 02:56:32 AM

What controller do you have on the Bridgeort at the moment, is it the BOSS series? Is the controller working?
Hood

Title: Re: Want to convert my Bridgeport series one into new cnc
Post by: zaki on November 29, 2006, 11:40:32 PM

Its Heidenhann TNC150 and not working.

Title: Re: Want to convert my Bridgeport series one into new cnc
Post by: Hood on November 30, 2006, 06:33:58 PM

OK so do you know what is wrong? Totally knackered? If you have to replace the complete control hardware you may be able to use the rutex drives with your servos.
Hood

Title: Re: Want to convert my Bridgeport series one into new cnc
Post by: jlmjvm on December 07, 2006, 09:12:51 AM

I have some pics of a bridgeport that i removed a heidenhann tnc 150 from and replaced with gecko drives and mach3 if interested.

Joe

Title: Re: Want to convert my Bridgeport series one into new cnc
Post by: Chaoticone on December 07, 2006, 09:56:19 AM

Hey Joe,
    Post those babies on show and tell. No wider than 800 pix. JPEG formatt. We like sexy photos. ;D


Brett

Title: Re: Want to convert my Bridgeport series one into new cnc
Post by: zaki on December 13, 2006, 12:41:03 AM

Thanx guys
n we all like to c those sexies ;D