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General Mach Discussion / Re: Breakout Boards

« on: March 23, 2008, 09:10:52 PM »

Sorry to jump on the band wagon re BreakOut Boards.

I purchased 2 "Parallel interface cards (c1)"  from cnc4rpc some time ago. I cant find any info on their site about these cards any more - must be old model?

Will these cards give me any protection for my PC?

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General Mach Discussion / Choosing a second hand PC to run Mach3 ?

« on: March 19, 2008, 05:20:33 AM »

Smoke test day is  getting closer for my machine.

Can I ask some advice on what PC to buy.

Is a second hand Pentium 4 1.8 GHz suitable to run Mach 3 ?

I will be running 2 parallel ports driving a 3 axis router.


Bruce

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General Mach Discussion / Re: New Member Introduction

« on: October 20, 2007, 09:20:47 PM »

Here are some pics of my project.

Just about to  fit the 50 x 100 RHS bed then I will work on the Z axis.

Regards,  Bruce

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General Mach Discussion / Re: New Member Introduction

« on: October 20, 2007, 01:45:09 AM »

Glad to post some pics. How do you do it of this forum? What file size is Ok?

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General Mach Discussion / New Member Introduction

« on: October 19, 2007, 10:18:57 PM »

Hi All,
Bruce Nye is my name. I live in Tasmania,  Australia.

CV? : Communications Tech, Hydro power station Operator, Technology and Computer Graphics Teacher, presently - Technical Officer Fine Furniture University of Tas.
Hobbies: Aeromodelling, Single Driver loud speakers, "Making things" , "Living".

I have always had a keen interest in Technology. I was instrumental in introducing CNC router technology into the school where I was teaching. Since then I  wanted to build my own machine for my own use and maybe keep me off the streets as I wind down and prepare my self for retirement in 10years! or so.
My machine is approaching the completion - all that remains is the Z axis to do. I have tried to make a solid accurate machine using THK linear bearings and high quality rack and pinion on X and Y Axis. The machine capacity will cope with 1900 (x) x 1250(y)  x  280(z).

My life-long aeromodelling interest have  been one of the driving forces behind building this machine. The machine will be able to CNC moulds used to build F3B high performance Gliders for me personally and the team that I fly with.

The first major project that I intend for the machine is a "Teardrop CamperTrailer" for my wife and I. The CAD has been done, all I have to do is finish the machine!

Regards,

Bruce