Re: [Emc-users] machine opinion please

On 2021-02-07 03:27, Jon Elson wrote: For a CNC retrofit, you really want ballscrews, why not find a machine that comes with them from the factory? Having got into trouble some time ago when converting from ACME to ballscrews, I endorse Jon's view. The problem with ballscres is that you may

Re: [Emc-users] To: Jon Elson

On Saturday 06 February 2021 23:12:03 Jon Elson wrote: > On 02/06/2021 09:45 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: > > Greetngs Jon; > > > > I am in the process of installing a newer machine to run that GO704. > > > > But I cannot find a copy of boot.comp to build for the buster > > kernel. > > > > Where can I

Re: [Emc-users] To: Jon Elson

On 02/06/2021 09:45 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: Greetngs Jon; I am in the process of installing a newer machine to run that GO704. But I cannot find a copy of boot.comp to build for the buster kernel. Where can I pull another copy of it from? Hmm, I have a copy of what looks to be the right

[Emc-users] To: Jon Elson

Greetngs Jon; I am in the process of installing a newer machine to run that GO704. But I cannot find a copy of boot.comp to build for the buster kernel. Where can I pull another copy of it from? Thanks. Stay safe and well. Cheers, Gene Heskett -- "There are four boxes to be used in defense

Re: [Emc-users] machine opinion please

On 02/06/2021 04:59 PM, Mark Johnsen wrote: Hi Gene, I always had an eye on the Rongfu RF-45. Here's one like it for a tad more than the one you have your eye on and might not include shipping:

Re: [Emc-users] machine opinion please

On 02/06/2021 04:50 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: Greetings all; My patience with the GO704 is about used up. I've the sheckles now to replace it with something that might be better, and this one looks as if it might scratch the itch. I'd like to get a bridgeport style but simply do not have the room

Re: [Emc-users] machine opinion please

On Saturday 06 February 2021 21:36:35 Brent Loschen wrote: > How about something like this > rtical-mill-r2e4-in-lebanon-nj>Gene?  My LCNC conversion to one of > these was a piece of cake, even for this LCNC novice!  A little

Re: [Emc-users] machine opinion please

How about something like this Gene?  My LCNC conversion to one of these was a piece of cake, even for this LCNC novice!  A little more spend up front than the one you found, but probably long

Re: [Emc-users] machine opinion please

On Saturday 06 February 2021 19:03:27 andy pugh wrote: > On Sat, 6 Feb 2021 at 22:52, Gene Heskett wrote: > > > > The column does look to be of adequate size, unlike most. > > I still think you would possibly be better-served by a used industrial >

Re: [Emc-users] machine opinion please

On Sat, 6 Feb 2021 at 22:52, Gene Heskett wrote: > The column does look to be of adequate size, unlike most. I still think you would possibly be better-served by a used industrial machine. https://www.ebay.com/itm/264882512556 Is cute, and has a

Re: [Emc-users] machine opinion please

On Saturday 06 February 2021 18:29:26 John Dammeyer wrote: > Forget it. Has MT4 taper. Go R8 minimum. > John > I don't know how I got the idea, but I think it can also be an r8, in which case I wouldn't need the first $250 in tooling. One of the questions I'll have to ask if the dealer opens

Re: [Emc-users] machine opinion please

On Saturday 06 February 2021 17:59:07 Mark Johnsen wrote: > Hi Gene, > > I always had an eye on the Rongfu RF-45. Here's one like it for a tad > more than the one you have your eye on and might not include shipping: > https://www.ebay.com/itm/Acra-RF-45-Gear-Head-Mill-Drill-VERTICAL-MILL

Re: [Emc-users] machine opinion please

Forget it. Has MT4 taper. Go R8 minimum. John > -Original Message- > From: Gene Heskett [mailto:ghesk...@shentel.net] > Sent: February-06-21 2:50 PM > To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) > Subject: [Emc-users] machine opinion please > > Greetings all; > > My patience with the GO704

Re: [Emc-users] machine opinion please

Looks to be about the same price (or even more) as a used Bridgeport. Does this REALLY use less floor space than a Bridgeport? How much less, looks to be about 6".One advantage of the Bridgeport mill is there is loads of collective experience about how to do a first-class CNC conversion.

Re: [Emc-users] machine opinion please

Hi Gene, I always had an eye on the Rongfu RF-45. Here's one like it for a tad more than the one you have your eye on and might not include shipping:

[Emc-users] New HAL component for testing: sendkeys

After a discussion on the forum I have reintroduced something that was briefly a part of the matrix_kb HAL component: the option to generate system keystrokes in the same way as a standard keyboard does. This currently only really works with the key-up and key-down scancodes generated either by

[Emc-users] machine opinion please

Greetings all; My patience with the GO704 is about used up. I've the sheckles now to replace it with something that might be better, and this one looks as if it might scratch the itch. I'd like to get a bridgeport style but simply do not have the room for it in the garage.

Re: [Emc-users] Spindle speed changes with threading.

Hi John, The encoder is 4096 counts/rev. Using Mesa Ethernet hardware with servos so no BASE_PERIOD. SERVO_PERIOD is the default 1ms. I've never had a problem cutting threads in normal use. Even when taking multiple tries to dial in a thread it always tracks perfectly. Les On 05/02/2021