pugh [mailto:bodge...@gmail.com]
Sent: September-08-22 1:08 AM
To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
On Thu, 8 Sept 2022 at 07:43, wrote:
Would a Tormach with PathPilot allow me to drop into programming mode
easily?
I would expect so, the G-code is exactly the same (
2.
John
> -Original Message-
> From: Sam Sokolik [mailto:samco...@gmail.com]
> Sent: September-09-22 6:39 AM
> To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
> Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
>
> I did a little video where I made a charge pump to work with one of t
2.
John
> -Original Message-
> From: Sam Sokolik [mailto:samco...@gmail.com]
> Sent: September-09-22 6:39 AM
> To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
> Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
>
> I did a little video where I made a charge pump to work with one of t
Clearly, hobby users are not the target market. I think Autodesk figured
this out. They give the product away to hobby users and students but
charge about $500 to those who want to buy support.
No one who is making money with your product wants to depend on a web forum
or an e-mail list for sup
Hobby users barely even want to pay for the motors to run the damn
machines😆
Phil T.
The Feral Engineer
Check out my LinuxCNC tutorials, machine builds and other antics at
www.youtube.com/c/theferalengineer
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www.patreon.com/theferalengineer
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On 9/9/22 13:15, Chris Albertson wrote:
So If I were to start a CNC machine related business today. I'd design a
turnkey system, PCBs and all and place the design online. Hobby users
could download it and have the parts made. Those with more money than
skill could hire me as a consultant. I'
>
> I don't know how anyone
> makes a living in electronics manufacturing given the low price
> expectations of the modern world. I gave up on it more than 10 years ago
The way you make money today in electronics is in design and services.
Manufacturing brings you only a few dollars per unit. But
I did a little video where I made a charge pump to work with one of those
cheap BOBs...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RErLu73-Xno
On Fri, Sep 9, 2022 at 8:00 AM wrote:
> On 2022-09-09 07:19, m...@mattshaver.com wrote:
>
> > I am in awe of Den-Mother Steve for his ability to make good
> > qual
On 2022-09-09 07:19, m...@mattshaver.com wrote:
I am in awe of Den-Mother Steve for his ability to make good
quality electronic stuff at a reasonable price!
Oops! just realized this was emc-users, not the CAMS list (Chesapeake
Area Metalworking Society http://www.cams-club.org/). I was trying
On 2022-09-09 02:05, Chris Albertson wrote:
The PCB indstry has a "standard" file format, like g-code. They call
it
"Gerber files" the best free software is KiCAD. The "photo" in the
above
link is actually a render made by KiCAD before the part was
manufactured.
It is easy to do really bas
On 2022-09-08 16:59, Chris Albertson wrote:
But I was thinking, Now that we have companies like JLCPCB who can
make
printed circuit boards and solder components for well under $1 per PCB,
I
would not want to be in the business of making and selling small
electronic
devices. I would design
On Fri, 9 Sept 2022 at 11:05, gene heskett wrote:
> A very good writeup, something I would definitely do if I had need for
> qty's >1.
I frequently have 5 boards made for one-offs. Proper boards with
screen print and solder resist are just so much nicer.
--
atp
"A motorcycle is a bicycle with
On 9/9/22 03:10, Chris Albertson wrote:
On Thu, Sep 8, 2022 at 7:04 PM gene heskett wrote:
On 9/8/22 18:03, Chris Albertson wrote:
A very good writeup, something I would definitely do if I had need for
qty's >1.
Most of what I do is one offs. Thank you for a detailed answer.
Cheers, Gene He
On Thu, Sep 8, 2022 at 7:04 PM gene heskett wrote:
> On 9/8/22 18:03, Chris Albertson wrote:
> > I did not know about these. Thanks so much for posting. So, after the
> > software stops cycling the output pins, the 10 uf cap discharges through
> > 750 Ohm the opto-isolator's LED and the relay
On 9/8/22 18:03, Chris Albertson wrote:
I did not know about these. Thanks so much for posting. So, after the
software stops cycling the output pins, the 10 uf cap discharges through
750 Ohm the opto-isolator's LED and the relay opens. I will have to
calculate the time delay, but my back o
I did not know about these. Thanks so much for posting. So, after the
software stops cycling the output pins, the 10 uf cap discharges through
750 Ohm the opto-isolator's LED and the relay opens. I will have to
calculate the time delay, but my back of the envelope says about 0.02
seconds. I
On 9/8/22 13:10, John Dammeyer wrote:
I didn't see anything on the Acorn that suggests it supports a Charge Pump to
protect the system if the PC goes bye-bye.
For that matter, small survey question here, how many people running LinuxCNC
are actually using a Charge Pump for safety?
John
I was
On 2022-09-08 15:55, andy pugh wrote:
I rely on the Mesa watchdog. If I was running a system that couldn't
do that then I would start looking t watchdog circuits, though last
time I looked I didn't see anything that simply opened a relay if the
charge pump stopped.
I actually make this:
http:/
On Thu, 8 Sept 2022 at 18:09, John Dammeyer wrote:
> For that matter, small survey question here, how many people running
> LinuxCNC are actually using a Charge Pump for safety?
I rely on the Mesa watchdog. If I was running a system that couldn't
do that then I would start looking t watchdog c
On Thu, 8 Sept 2022 at 20:07, Martin Dobbins wrote:
>
> It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-LrJtVN0bo
I had thought that there was a live preview. It looks like we already
have conversational lathe, if the Tormach approach counts:
https://for
s our standard user interface with G-Code loaded. Since I'm
> > limited on attachment size I'll follow
> up with another posting that shows the problem. But notice this isn't a wide
> 1080P type wide screen monitor.
> >
> > John
> >
> >
>
From: andy pugh [mailto:bodge...@gmail.com]
> Sent: September-08-22 1:08 AM
> To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
> Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
>
> On Thu, 8 Sept 2022 at 07:43, wrote:
>
> > Would a Tormach with PathPilot allow me to drop into programming mode
>
Thanks Peter.
John
> -Original Message-
> From: Groups [mailto:gro...@homanndesigns.com]
> Sent: September-08-22 1:54 AM
> To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net
> Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
>
> Hi John,
>
> PathPilot has a lot of similarities with Mac
On Thu, Sep 8, 2022 at 12:01 PM gene heskett wrote:
> On 9/8/22 09:10, Mark Wendt wrote:
> > On Thu, Sep 8, 2022 at 8:07 AM gene heskett
> wrote:
> >
> >> There is your first mistake GEDIT. It will eventually play 52 pickup
> >> with your code. I banned it from
> >> any system here years ago, Sw
On 9/8/22 09:10, Mark Wendt wrote:
On Thu, Sep 8, 2022 at 8:07 AM gene heskett wrote:
There is your first mistake GEDIT. It will eventually play 52 pickup
with your code. I banned it from
any system here years ago, Switched to geany as a nearly work alike, and
have not had a single
instance of
On Thu, 8 Sept 2022 at 14:36, Sam Sokolik wrote:
>
> Same.. I have used whatever gui editor is installed.. (gedit, mousepad,
> whatever) No weird behaviour.. (when not using nano for system files.. ;)
One reason not to install Gedit on Debian is that it pulls in most of
the Gnome desktop as a
Sam,
Yeah, but I'm also a proponent of vi as well, having used that editor since
the late 80's. ;-)
Mark
On Thu, Sep 8, 2022 at 9:36 AM Sam Sokolik wrote:
> Same.. I have used whatever gui editor is installed.. (gedit, mousepad,
> whatever) No weird behaviour.. (when not using nano for sy
Same.. I have used whatever gui editor is installed.. (gedit, mousepad,
whatever) No weird behaviour.. (when not using nano for system files.. ;)
)
On Thu, Sep 8, 2022 at 8:10 AM Mark Wendt wrote:
> On Thu, Sep 8, 2022 at 8:07 AM gene heskett wrote:
>
> >
> > There is your first mistake GED
On Thu, Sep 8, 2022 at 8:07 AM gene heskett wrote:
>
> There is your first mistake GEDIT. It will eventually play 52 pickup
> with your code. I banned it from
> any system here years ago, Switched to geany as a nearly work alike, and
> have not had a single
> instance of gibberish that I didn't t
On 9/8/22 02:42, marcus.bow...@visible.eclipse.co.uk wrote:
Using LinuxCNC, I have a set of self-written wizards/demons in a folder.
Start LinuxCNC; load the demon I need; use GEDIT to set the user
values of, say, Xwidth, Ybreadth, tool diameter.
There is your first mistake GEDIT. It will event
hris Albertson [mailto:albertson.ch...@gmail.com]
Sent: September-07-22 12:22 PM
To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
And for a simpler operating like surfacing something held in the vise or
clamped to the table there's an approach like the attached photo or must
On Thu, 8 Sept 2022 at 07:43, wrote:
> Would a Tormach with PathPilot allow me to drop into programming mode
> easily?
I would expect so, the G-code is exactly the same (other than,
possibly, different handing of T in lathe mode)
--
atp
"A motorcycle is a bicycle with a pandemonium attachment
ssage-
From: John Dammeyer
Sent: September 7, 2022 6:29 PM
To: 'Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)'
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
Awesome. A Tormach user!
OK. Say I have an aluminum plate casting that is 3"x7"x about 0.8". I
can
clamp it in the vise and set it
'Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)'
> Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
>
> Awesome. A Tormach user!
>
> OK. Say I have an aluminum plate casting that is 3"x7"x about 0.8". I can
> clamp it in the vise and set it so
> about 0.25" is above the edg
Message-
From: John Dammeyer
Sent: September 7, 2022 2:51 PM
To: 'Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)'
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
> From: ken.stra...@sympatico.ca [mailto:ken.stra...@sympatico.ca]
> Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
>
> Yes and no. Pathpilot i
that I use often is thread milling.
Works a treat!
-Original Message-
From: John Dammeyer
Sent: September 7, 2022 6:29 PM
To: 'Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)'
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
Awesome. A Tormach user!
OK. Say I have an aluminum plate casting that
> -Original Message-
> From: ken.stra...@sympatico.ca [mailto:ken.stra...@sympatico.ca]
> Sent: September-07-22 2:42 PM
> To: 'Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)'
> Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
>
> I have a real Tormach and frequently use the hub to test h
)
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
>
> And for a simpler operating like surfacing something held in the vise
> or clamped to the table there's an approach like the attached photo or
> must one still write G-Code or use CAM to do this?
>
> Perhaps a Path Pilot user can post
gt; > sam
> >
> > On Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 1:55 PM John Dammeyer
> > wrote:
> >
> >> > From: ken.stra...@sympatico.ca [mailto:ken.stra...@sympatico.ca]
> >> > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
> >> >
> >> > Yes and no. Pathpil
>
> And for a simpler operating like surfacing something held in the vise or
> clamped to the table there's an approach like the attached photo or must
> one still write G-Code or use CAM to do this?
>
> Perhaps a Path Pilot user can post a screen shot like the one attached
> that shows how to do t
o run tormach machines. There is no 'setup' program.
>
> sam
>
> On Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 1:55 PM John Dammeyer
> wrote:
>
>> > From: ken.stra...@sympatico.ca [mailto:ken.stra...@sympatico.ca]
>> > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
>> >
>
pathpilot is setup to run tormach machines. There is no 'setup' program.
sam
On Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 1:55 PM John Dammeyer wrote:
> > From: ken.stra...@sympatico.ca [mailto:ken.stra...@sympatico.ca]
> > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
> >
> > Yes and no. P
> From: ken.stra...@sympatico.ca [mailto:ken.stra...@sympatico.ca]
> Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
>
> Yes and no. Pathpilot is free but it comes on a USB stick which is
> chargeable. See https://tormach.com/search/?q=pathpilot%20upgrade
>
> -Original Message-
ubject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
> From: Groups [mailto:gro...@homanndesigns.com] John,
>
> Have a look at PathPilot. I've just converted my Mill to it from Mach3
> using a 7i92. It has the benefits of LinuxCNC but with an interface
> closer to Mach3 when it comes to wi
> From: Groups [mailto:gro...@homanndesigns.com]
> John,
>
> Have a look at PathPilot. I've just converted my Mill to it from Mach3
> using a 7i92. It has the benefits of LinuxCNC but with an interface
> closer to Mach3 when it comes to wizards.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Peter
>
Peter
How does one get
of help with buildbot $ or gear have
been made, all simply ignored.
TANSTAAFL guys. Somebody has to buy the beer and peanuts. ;o)>
-Original Message-
From: Ralph Stirling [mailto:ralph.stirl...@wallawalla.edu]
Sent: September-06-22 5:34 PM
To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
Subjec
On 9/6/22 22:23, Feral Engineer wrote:
I thought path pilot started using a Linuxcnc fork from machine kit?
Centroid is appealing to new users because of a few reasons: ease of setup
(no hal), conversational (although not great) and a unified ecosystem of
hardware and software, with the ability
>> Sent: September-06-22 8:50 PM
> >> To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
> >> Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
> >>
> >> On Tue, 6 Sep 2022, John Dammeyer wrote:
> >>
> >>> Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2022 18:25:11 -0700
> >> A 7I96S i
ter C. Wallace [mailto:p...@mesanet.com]
Sent: September-06-22 8:50 PM
To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
On Tue, 6 Sep 2022, John Dammeyer wrote:
Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2022 18:25:11 -0700
A 7I96S is a much closer match to an Acorn (and has more
basic I/O and
> -Original Message-
> From: Peter C. Wallace [mailto:p...@mesanet.com]
> Sent: September-06-22 8:50 PM
> To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
> Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
>
> On Tue, 6 Sep 2022, John Dammeyer wrote:
>
> > Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2022
neer [mailto:theferalengin...@gmail.com]
> Sent: September-06-22 9:24 PM
> To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
> Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
>
> My hard and fast answer for why LinuxCNC would, again, come down to cost. A
> coofun GK41 mini pc has more than enough gusto
On Tue, 6 Sep 2022, John Dammeyer wrote:
Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2022 18:25:11 -0700
From: John Dammeyer
Reply-To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)"
To: "'Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)'"
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
Hi Ralph,
The reason I ask is th
#x27;s a hobby system or used occasionally in a small shop to make 5 of
> something.
>
> There are user groups for both types of systems. For that matter cost
> wise there's also MACH4 with the Ethernet SmoothStepper or a few other
> similar interfaces. Cost wise also in the $400 ra
22 5:30 PM
> To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
> Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
>
> I thought path pilot started using a Linuxcnc fork from machine kit?
>
> Centroid is appealing to new users because of a few reasons: ease of setup
> (no hal), conversational (altho
tember-06-22 5:34 PM
> To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
> Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
>
>
> What kind of machine does the potential Acorn buyer plan to control?
> Most of these newer controls are aimed at vanilla 3-axis cartesian
> machines. They generate step/dir
I thought path pilot started using a Linuxcnc fork from machine kit?
Centroid is appealing to new users because of a few reasons: ease of setup
(no hal), conversational (although not great) and a unified ecosystem of
hardware and software, with the ability to find a plug and play centroid
unit for
I have almost stopped evangelizing linuxcnc... (almost) People are going
to use what they are going to use. I just try to put out how cool and
flexible linuxcnc is..
The acon is really one of the few hobby grade controllers that can thread
and rigid tap. Plus you have the history of the centro
On 9/6/22 19:06, John Dammeyer wrote:
If I was to offer an reason to go LinuxCNC to someone who is attracted to an
Acorn system what would I say. Other than the Acorn is really just a cape for
a BeagleBone Black. But the user interface is all via Ethernet so a PC of some
sort is still requi
r [jo...@autoartisans.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 5:06 PM
To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
Subject: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
CAUTION: This email originated from outside the Walla Walla University email
system.
If I was to offer an reason to go LinuxCNC to someone who is attracted to an
If I was to offer an reason to go LinuxCNC to someone who is attracted to an
Acorn system what would I say. Other than the Acorn is really just a cape for
a BeagleBone Black. But the user interface is all via Ethernet so a PC of some
sort is still required.
There appear to be so many CNC sys
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