[Emc-users] I wonder if there are LinuxCNC applications for this?
http://www.rs-online.com/designspark/electronics/eng/blog/red-pitaya-bears-fruit-and-it-tastes-good There may be other Zynq boards that are better-suited, but it seems to do well for high-speed analogue outputs. -- atp If you can't fix it, you don't own it. http://www.ifixit.com/Manifesto -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] (no subject)
On 28 March 2014 02:33, Greg Bentzinger skullwo...@yahoo.com wrote: My question tonite is how much hard drive space is needed with a 10.04 install then getting all the other source files, compilers etc. so that I could do a make and install master as RIP. The system I use for LinuxCNC development has an 8GB SSD and has plenty of space, even with all the git branches. I like these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190703794464 -- atp If you can't fix it, you don't own it. http://www.ifixit.com/Manifesto -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] Linuxcnc stepper mill configuration
On 28 March 2014 02:50, Bill billbret...@gmail.com wrote: I can't see how to do any of this with the stepconfig wizard, and if I just edit the BillsMill.hal file it will revert when I sun stepcon That's just the way it is if you have an unconventional setup. (ie, not step-dir drives). See Stepconf as a utility to give you the basic file structure, and then make all further config changes by editing the INI and HAL. You can save a tiny bit of CPU by removing the addf parport.0.reset line. -- atp If you can't fix it, you don't own it. http://www.ifixit.com/Manifesto -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] I wonder if there are LinuxCNC applications for this?
On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 6:34 AM, andy pugh bodge...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.rs-online.com/designspark/electronics/eng/blog/red-pitaya-bears-fruit-and-it-tastes-good There may be other Zynq boards that are better-suited, but it seems to do well for high-speed analogue outputs. -- atp If you can't fix it, you don't own it. http://www.ifixit.com/Manifesto Be nice if they could work in a GPIB interface. Mark -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] I wonder if there are LinuxCNC applications for this?
There is this one: http://www.parallella.org/board/ Not analog oriented, but it is much cheaper in theory. Theory because they are not shipping yet. Steve Stallings -Original Message- From: andy pugh [mailto:bodge...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 5:35 AM To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) Subject: [Emc-users] I wonder if there are LinuxCNC applications for this? http://www.rs-online.com/designspark/electronics/eng/blog/red- pitaya-bears-fruit-and-it-tastes-good There may be other Zynq boards that are better-suited, but it seems to do well for high-speed analogue outputs. -- atp If you can't fix it, you don't own it. http://www.ifixit.com/Manifesto -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] I wonder if there are LinuxCNC applications for this?
On Friday 28 March 2014 13:27:27 Steve Stallings did opine: There is this one: http://www.parallella.org/board/ Not analog oriented, but it is much cheaper in theory. Theory because they are not shipping yet. Steve Stallings Sounds intriguing Steve. But I take it no target price has been leaked? -Original Message- From: andy pugh [mailto:bodge...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 5:35 AM To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) Subject: [Emc-users] I wonder if there are LinuxCNC applications for this? http://www.rs-online.com/designspark/electronics/eng/blog/red- pitaya-bears-fruit-and-it-tastes-good There may be other Zynq boards that are better-suited, but it seems to do well for high-speed analogue outputs. -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users Cheers, Gene -- There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order. -Ed Howdershelt (Author) Genes Web page http://geneslinuxbox.net:6309/gene -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] I wonder if there are LinuxCNC applications for this?
You can get on the waiting list for $110 I think. That's what I put down about last September. Hopefully the wait isn't too much longer... -- Ralph From: Gene Heskett [ghesk...@wdtv.com] Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 10:28 AM To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [Emc-users] I wonder if there are LinuxCNC applications for this? On Friday 28 March 2014 13:27:27 Steve Stallings did opine: There is this one: http://www.parallella.org/board/ Not analog oriented, but it is much cheaper in theory. Theory because they are not shipping yet. Steve Stallings Sounds intriguing Steve. But I take it no target price has been leaked? -Original Message- From: andy pugh [mailto:bodge...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 5:35 AM To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) Subject: [Emc-users] I wonder if there are LinuxCNC applications for this? http://www.rs-online.com/designspark/electronics/eng/blog/red- pitaya-bears-fruit-and-it-tastes-good There may be other Zynq boards that are better-suited, but it seems to do well for high-speed analogue outputs. -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users Cheers, Gene -- There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order. -Ed Howdershelt (Author) Genes Web page http://geneslinuxbox.net:6309/gene -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] I wonder if there are LinuxCNC applications for this?
That looks really nice, I registered to express interest On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 6:34 AM, andy pugh bodge...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.rs-online.com/designspark/electronics/eng/blog/red-pitaya-bears-fruit-and-it-tastes-good There may be other Zynq boards that are better-suited, but it seems to do well for high-speed analogue outputs. -- atp If you can't fix it, you don't own it. http://www.ifixit.com/Manifesto -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] Smart serial using MESA 485x1
On Wed, 26 Mar 2014, Marius Alksnys wrote: Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 08:10:22 +0200 From: Marius Alksnys marius.alks...@gmail.com Reply-To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [Emc-users] Smart serial using MESA 485x1 Can I use MESA 485x1 adapter for smart serial interface? The 485x1 is a single channel TTL to RS422 or RS-485 adapter. It supports full duplex (4 wire) RS-422 interfaces or half duplex (2 wire) RS-485 type interfaces. the 485x1 can be handy when a single RS-422/485 port needs to be added to a FPGA system http://www.mesanet.com/adapterinfo.html Sure -- Learn Graph Databases - Download FREE O'Reilly Book Graph Databases is the definitive new guide to graph databases and their applications. Written by three acclaimed leaders in the field, this first edition is now available. Download your free book today! http://p.sf.net/sfu/13534_NeoTech ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users Peter Wallace Mesa Electronics (\__/) (='.'=) This is Bunny. Copy and paste bunny into your ()_() signature to help him gain world domination. -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Granite Surface Protection
My grade A granite block is glossy, and the grade B block is matte. You could put a temporary gloss on it with WD40. --J. Ray Mitchell Jr. jrmitche...@gmail.com (818)324-7573 Normal people ... believe that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet. -- Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert comic strip On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 2:47 PM, Jeshua Lacock jes...@3dtopo.com wrote: Greetings, I just received a grade B granite surface that has a very dull/matte finish. I was planning to use it for both reference and photography and the image advertised showed it glossy (which is why I ordered it). I contacted the vendor and they told me it is impossible to make granite have a natural gloss to it. At the same time, my other granite surface is shiny as glass. Does anyone know what I could coat the surface with to make it look more glossy while maintaining its accuracy? I sure would appreciate it! Shipping costed me as much as the stone so sending it back isn't really an option. Thanks, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated http://3DTOPO.com Phone: 208.462.4171 -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Granite Surface Protection
On Friday 28 March 2014 19:29:57 Jeshua Lacock did opine: Greetings, I just received a grade B granite surface that has a very dull/matte finish. I was planning to use it for both reference and photography and the image advertised showed it glossy (which is why I ordered it). I contacted the vendor and they told me it is impossible to make granite have a natural gloss to it. At the same time, my other granite surface is shiny as glass. Me thinks you need to escalate that with your source, he is lying. Go look at any tombstone. I have a 12 x 18 I carried out the door of Grizzly up in Muncy PA several years back that is just like a mirror, but fairly close to black. Does anyone know what I could coat the surface with to make it look more glossy while maintaining its accuracy? I sure would appreciate it! Shipping costed me as much as the stone so sending it back isn't really an option. Thanks, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated http://3DTOPO.com Phone: 208.462.4171 -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users Cheers, Gene -- There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order. -Ed Howdershelt (Author) Genes Web page http://geneslinuxbox.net:6309/gene -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Granite Surface Protection
I bought my granite surface plate from a company in the Oak Ridge National Laboratories facility and it is matte black. It is used but in excellent shape and I would not really be concerned with the sheen whatsoever. The place I am temporarily working has a largish Starrett CMM machine and the entire base is made from a large pinkish granite slab and it is also matte. I can guarantee you it is extremely flat and smooth. Sheen from what I have seen has little to do with it. Peace Pete On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 7:35 PM, Gene Heskett ghesk...@wdtv.com wrote: On Friday 28 March 2014 19:29:57 Jeshua Lacock did opine: Greetings, I just received a grade B granite surface that has a very dull/matte finish. I was planning to use it for both reference and photography and the image advertised showed it glossy (which is why I ordered it). I contacted the vendor and they told me it is impossible to make granite have a natural gloss to it. At the same time, my other granite surface is shiny as glass. Me thinks you need to escalate that with your source, he is lying. Go look at any tombstone. I have a 12 x 18 I carried out the door of Grizzly up in Muncy PA several years back that is just like a mirror, but fairly close to black. Does anyone know what I could coat the surface with to make it look more glossy while maintaining its accuracy? I sure would appreciate it! Shipping costed me as much as the stone so sending it back isn't really an option. Thanks, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated http://3DTOPO.com Phone: 208.462.4171 -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users Cheers, Gene -- There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order. -Ed Howdershelt (Author) Genes Web page http://geneslinuxbox.net:6309/gene -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Granite Surface Protection
I'm sure it is possible to make granite shiny. I'm not so sure that flat and shiny go together. I had my plate re-calibrated some years ago. They lapped it with diamond dust on top of a much larger plate. The result was a matte finish that was duller than before, but also flatter than before. I think polishing it to a mirror finish might actually make it less flat. I'd be tempted to try something like car wax. The film should be very thin, so it should have little effect on flatness (and you could probably remove it with alcohol or something). -- John Kasunich jmkasun...@fastmail.fm -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Granite Surface Protection
I would not recommend putting anything on your plate that can build up at all. In fact other than cleaning with a damp rag I would not put anything on it whatsoever and try to keep it covered when not in use. Pete On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 7:54 PM, John Kasunich jmkasun...@fastmail.fmwrote: I'm sure it is possible to make granite shiny. I'm not so sure that flat and shiny go together. I had my plate re-calibrated some years ago. They lapped it with diamond dust on top of a much larger plate. The result was a matte finish that was duller than before, but also flatter than before. I think polishing it to a mirror finish might actually make it less flat. I'd be tempted to try something like car wax. The film should be very thin, so it should have little effect on flatness (and you could probably remove it with alcohol or something). -- John Kasunich jmkasun...@fastmail.fm -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Granite Surface Protection
This is the best. On Mar 28, 2014 7:03 PM, Pete Matos petefro...@gmail.com wrote: I would not recommend putting anything on your plate that can build up at all. In fact other than cleaning with a damp rag I would not put anything on it whatsoever and try to keep it covered when not in use. Pete On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 7:54 PM, John Kasunich jmkasun...@fastmail.fm wrote: I'm sure it is possible to make granite shiny. I'm not so sure that flat and shiny go together. I had my plate re-calibrated some years ago. They lapped it with diamond dust on top of a much larger plate. The result was a matte finish that was duller than before, but also flatter than before. I think polishing it to a mirror finish might actually make it less flat. I'd be tempted to try something like car wax. The film should be very thin, so it should have little effect on flatness (and you could probably remove it with alcohol or something). -- John Kasunich jmkasun...@fastmail.fm -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Granite Surface Protection
On 29 March 2014 00:01, Pete Matos petefro...@gmail.com wrote: I would not recommend putting anything on your plate that can build up at all. Whilst I agree with you in principle, in practice I think it is probably a non-issue. I worked for several years as a metallurgist, the difference between a gloss and matt finish was the 1000 grit paper (and the 1um dimond for the really shiny stuff) Your reference gauges etc will not drop into the finish. Flat is flat in the macro sense. I think that the standard for iron plates is a few dozen points per square inch. But, if you want shiny, then I really don't see car wax supporting the weight of your height gauge. Matt will hold more blue. That could be a plus. I want this one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gorton-Master-Surface-Plate-Historical-Vintage-Original-8000lbs-MSP-1928-/161246759544?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item258b0e4a78 Now that is a surface plate. And it is not shiny. Look at the plate. -- atp If you can't fix it, you don't own it. http://www.ifixit.com/Manifesto -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Granite Surface Protection
On Fri, Mar 28, 2014, at 08:20 PM, andy pugh wrote: On 29 March 2014 00:01, Pete Matos petefro...@gmail.com wrote: I would not recommend putting anything on your plate that can build up at all. I agree, if the plate is going to be used for measuring. The original poster wants to use it for photography as well. If he really needs a shine, he has two ways to get it: 1) use very fine abrasive and polish the plate. That is guaranteed to remove at least a little material. How much I don't know. Enough to affect accuracy? Maybe. I think it would be hard to polish a uniform amount off everywhere, so flatness would suffer. Not a good plan. 2) apply something that will fill the very fine scratches that are the difference between matte and shiny. Could be a splash of water, but that will dry and go matte again quickly. Could be some kind of oil, would last longer and still be easy to remove with the right cleaner. Or could be automotive paste wax. In any case, he will need to buff it with a soft cloth so there is a negligibly thin layer over the surface of the plate but it fills the scratches. Do NOT do that to a precision plate in an ISO9000 shop. But if he is determined to make his cheap grade B plate shiny, then why not? As I mentioned in my first post, I think that matte means freshly lapped and flat. Shiny probably happens over time as the plate wears. Get it re-lapped and it will be matte again - but more accurate. Whilst I agree with you in principle, in practice I think it is probably a non-issue. I worked for several years as a metallurgist, the difference between a gloss and matt finish was the 1000 grit paper (and the 1um dimond for the really shiny stuff) Your reference gauges etc will not drop into the finish. Flat is flat in the macro sense. I think that the standard for iron plates is a few dozen points per square inch. But, if you want shiny, then I really don't see car wax supporting the weight of your height gauge. Matt will hold more blue. That could be a plus. I want this one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gorton-Master-Surface-Plate-Historical-Vintage-Original-8000lbs-MSP-1928-/161246759544?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item258b0e4a78 Now that is a surface plate. And it is not shiny. Look at the plate They don't make 'em like they used to. Six years of aging before they started to scrape it. I wonder how long the scraping took? -- John Kasunich jmkasun...@fastmail.fm -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
[Emc-users] Error Messages
My Mill would not connect and I received a fairly long message entitled LinuxCNC Errors which stated in the header When reporting problems,please include all the information below in your message. However, I cannot copy, print, or in any other may transmit this information. ? Regards Bill [?] 362.gif-- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] Error Messages
There is a button at the bottom of the screen Select All Press that and then open gedit. Right click and paste the contents of the error screen. On 2014-03-29 05:41, Bill Brettle wrote: My Mill would not connect and I received a fairly long message entitled LinuxCNC Errors which stated in the header When reporting problems,please include all the information below in your message. However, I cannot copy, print, or in any other may transmit this information. ? Regards Bill [?] -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- Regards /Groete Marius D. Liebenberg +27 82 698 3251 +27 12 743 6064 QQ 1767394877 -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
[Emc-users] LinuxCNC Error
My Mill would not connect and I received a fairly long message entitled LinuxCNC Errors which stated in the header When reporting problems,please include all the information below in your message. However, I cannot copy, print, or in any other may transmit this information ? Regards Bill attachment: 01372F~1.GIF -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
