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Tangent Corner / How to play your CNC.

« on: April 16, 2014, 05:05:55 AM »

Previously linked to by GrandpawB on the OpenBuilds forum this Midi to GCode online converter produces surprisingly accurate results. http://en.homeconstructor.de/converter-convert-music-in-g-code.html

Just a bit of fun.

Tweakie

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Noob Configuration Help

« on: April 16, 2014, 02:52:23 AM »

Hi Wagner,

Sorry I can't be of more help but...

The XYDrive website was taken down some time ago and the business seems to have closed.

Personally I would junk the XYDrive stuff and fit new parts.

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Rohm Air Pistol Valve Cap

« on: April 15, 2014, 10:59:22 AM »

Excellent work Nick. 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 problems

« on: April 15, 2014, 05:46:07 AM »

Thanks Craig, I would be most interested to hear their explanation.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 problems

« on: April 15, 2014, 05:19:21 AM »

QQ - why Papa Fabio? Is that the alias of the hacker or something?

Papa Fabio is one of the oldest pirate licenses around, it no longer works but I think Routout CNC perhaps have a bit of explaining to do over charging a customer for a pirate license or even supplying anyone with a pirate license even if no charge was made.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Noob Configuration Help

« on: April 15, 2014, 03:54:37 AM »

Hi Wagner,

Xydrive Automation LLC are probably not the best business to try and buy from - there are much better devices available, with better support etc. Perhaps look at the CNC4PC site  http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/index.php  or the Gecko site http://www.geckodrive.com/products-order.html - both have a much better track record.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: System with only X and C axis and fixed tool point

« on: April 14, 2014, 06:03:03 AM »

I had it in mind that you might be able to do this using axis formulas (Function Cfgs). I tried it but it just produced a nonsense toolpath. A bit more diddling and either I'm doing it wrong or formulas don't work properly. Really simple ones seem to work but anything slightly complicated seems to throw it. The example on the formulas dialog implies it CAN handle more complex formulas but not here anyway. (3.43.22).

I looked at this as well but concluded that Nick is quite right - it is really a job for the CAM software to sort out.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: 3D printing with Mach 3

« on: April 13, 2014, 02:30:47 AM »

Ok, now I am really confused.  I've been looking at the G-code produced by Simplify3D slicer. I sliced a simple part.  At the beginning of each layer to print it positions the nozzle and then there is a line G1 E1 F1800.  At the end of the layer there is a line G1 E-1 F1800.  What does this code do?  Is it the E (extruder) axis that moves 1 mm at F1800, then back 1mm at the end?  Or is it a rotary axis that starts by E1 and rotates continuously at F1800, then stops when the E-1 is reached? Any help would be appreciated.

Gary,

Perhaps ask your question on the Simplify3D forum http://www.forum.simplify3d.com/   

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Small project not going well

« on: April 12, 2014, 02:52:38 AM »

Hi Jammer,

That lettering is indeed pretty small to expect not to chip-out.
I don't know if you have tried it but the composite Bamboo seems to take fine engraving quite well but requires sealing before colour filling to prevent paint bleed.

Laser would be good, particularly now that the 4 Watt or so diode lasers are available at reasonable prices but it would still make for expensive coasters 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Reset pop open window?

« on: April 11, 2014, 05:30:55 AM »

I have never actually seen that screen buy try;   Function Cfg's / Reset Device Sel...  and see if that does it.

Tweakie.