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General Mach Discussion / Re: Turning off the display

« on: October 06, 2012, 09:05:15 PM »

Hi, John,

If you're using onboard graphics, some have reported problems as well. When they switched to a simple add on video card, it made all the difference for them. With that said, it's a matter of trial and error in most cases as nothing is really cast in stone.

I have a an older Dell with onboard graphics and had some "slowing" issues. I put an an older ATI video card (32 meg Rage graphics I believe?) in and it fixed it perfectly.

Dave

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Finished Plugins for Download / Re: Shuttle Pro Version 2.7 Beta test for Dave's Cycle Jog Button

« on: October 06, 2012, 04:37:29 PM »

Just to update, Scott is done with this as he would need a Shuttle Pro 2 to work on it.

Thanks again for the effort all,
Dave

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VB and the development of wizards / Re: Toggle axis jog control?

« on: October 06, 2012, 04:37:05 PM »

Just to update, Scott is done with this as he would need a Shuttle Pro 2 to work on it.

Thanks again for the effort all,
Dave

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General Mach Discussion / Re: BT30 spindle from scratch - with power drawbar and ATC of course

« on: October 06, 2012, 02:36:22 PM »

That's a good point, and I like when I see the air blast to clean the tooling during toolchanges, however, sometimes it ends up blowing chips/dust right into the critical surfaces.

Dave

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Finished Plugins for Download / Re: Shuttle Pro Version 2.7 Beta test for Dave's Cycle Jog Button

« on: October 06, 2012, 12:41:18 PM »

Oh, I see, but weird, he has my email, lol!

Ok, thanks!
Dave

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General Mach Discussion / Re: BT30 spindle from scratch - with power drawbar and ATC of course

« on: October 06, 2012, 12:40:39 PM »

Thanks, fellas, and yes, Ray, most guys I know usually yank that set screw/key out as soon as they get a mill. More of a nuisance if anything.

So Steve, how much force will be used with this unit?

Dave

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General Mach Discussion / Re: BT30 spindle from scratch - with power drawbar and ATC of course

« on: October 06, 2012, 11:16:02 AM »

Interesting, fellas, thanks for chiming in.

So how much force are we talking about?

Thanks,
Dave

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Finished Plugins for Download / Re: Shuttle Pro Version 2.7 Beta test for Dave's Cycle Jog Button

« on: October 06, 2012, 11:13:22 AM »

Not sure what you mean Terry? Your original code worked fine with a screen button so that's why I thought I'd mention that?

Thanks,
Dave

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VB and the development of wizards / Re: Toggle axis jog control?

« on: October 06, 2012, 11:11:57 AM »

Gave it a shot, my friend, and nothing happens at all, not even any messages in the status bar about the axis being selected.

Also tried it with a VB button on a screen just for the heck of it, and nothing as well.

Dave

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General Mach Discussion / Re: BT30 spindle from scratch - with power drawbar and ATC of course

« on: October 06, 2012, 07:07:01 AM »

Actually I thought of something I always wanted know about these type of interchangeable setups. How does the individual toolholder keep from spinning in the socket when under extreme loads? Is it simply the spring/air pressure from the contacts of the balls?

I have a little toolchanger called the Rapid Changer, and they first had issues with the toolholders spinning so they went with a heavier spring. Then, that didn't "completely" work so the went to toolholders that have radii cut out to mesh with the clamping balls, and while that worked, it was harder to get the toolholder to seat in the toolchanger properly.

Some pics for you.
Dave