Re: [Emc-users] Dust-proof case?

2011-11-06 Thread Slavko Kocjancic
Dne 5.11.2011 18:30, piše Kirk Wallace: On Sat, 2011-11-05 at 14:09 +0200, Viesturs Lācis wrote: 2011/11/5 Slavko Kocjancicesla...@gmail.com: Hello... I think the 1'st thing is to check what is wrong. Not to do something to eliminate problem but not know what problem it is. Yes, that is

Re: [Emc-users] Dust-proof case?

2011-11-06 Thread Viesturs Lācis
Dave, Kirk, Jon, thanks! 2011/11/5 Dave e...@dc9.tzo.com: What I did to verify that the VFDs were the problem was to run the machine without the VFD powered up - pull the fuses or unwire them.. Then try running parts for an hour or so. Remove the cutters if need be.. . If the problem

Re: [Emc-users] Dust-proof case?

2011-11-06 Thread Steve Stallings
-Original Message- From: Viesturs Lacis [mailto:viesturs.la...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 5:13 AM To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Dust-proof case? Dave, Kirk, Jon, thanks! 2011/11/5 Dave e...@dc9.tzo.com: What I did to verify

Re: [Emc-users] Dust-proof case?

2011-11-06 Thread Kirk Wallace
On Sun, 2011-11-06 at 12:12 +0200, Viesturs Lācis wrote: ... snip Is this something close to what is meant here: http://www.newark.com/tyco-electronics-corcom/10vr6/rfi-power-line-filter-10a-700ua/dp/52K3303 ... snip Yes. Your example is rated for 10 Amps which may not be enough, but otherwise

Re: [Emc-users] Dust-proof case?

2011-11-06 Thread Jon Elson
On 11/06/2011 4:12 AM, Viesturs Lācis wrote: I have a question here: Filters on VFD input lines have been mentioned several time here. Is this something close to what is meant here: http://www.newark.com/tyco-electronics-corcom/10vr6/rfi-power-line-filter-10a-700ua/dp/52K3303 Yes, in

Re: [Emc-users] Dust-proof case?

2011-11-06 Thread Viesturs Lācis
2011/11/6 Slavko Kocjancic esla...@gmail.com: I agree that filtering is good thing to do. But in this case (running near 1 hour without problem) the EMI isnt the source of trouble. Thanks, guys, for suggestions! I will try to figure out, how to test, if PC is ok and if the spindles/VFD does

Re: [Emc-users] Dust-proof case?

2011-11-06 Thread Jon Elson
On 11/06/2011 12:37 PM, Viesturs Lācis wrote: 2011/11/6 Slavko Kocjancicesla...@gmail.com: I agree that filtering is good thing to do. But in this case (running near 1 hour without problem) the EMI isnt the source of trouble. Thanks, guys, for suggestions! I will try to figure

Re: [Emc-users] Dust-proof case?

2011-11-06 Thread Rafael Skodlar
On 11/06/2011 10:37 AM, Viesturs Lācis wrote: 2011/11/6 Slavko Kocjancicesla...@gmail.com: I agree that filtering is good thing to do. But in this case (running near 1 hour without problem) the EMI isnt the source of trouble. Thanks, guys, for suggestions! I will try to figure out, how to

[Emc-users] Failed to remake target file `shcom.hh' when compiling

2011-11-06 Thread Sasa Vilic
Hello, I am developing custom library for remote control, and I am using shcom.cc and shcom.hh for communication with emc. When I run make, I get following error:    Successfully remade target file `config.h'. File `shcom.hh' does not exist.    Must remake target `shcom.hh'.    Failed to

[Emc-users] [OT] CadSoft releases Eagle V6 to beta testing

2011-11-06 Thread Kent A. Reed
Gentle persons: Since we've talked about it recently, you may be interested to know that the new version of the CadSoft Eagle schematic capture and board layout program has been released to beta testing. As promised, it uses an XML-based external file format. (The good news is that XML data

[Emc-users] Engaver Tool Changing

2011-11-06 Thread Kirk Wallace
I'd like to engrave some circuit boards, but I'll need to get or make a spindle for the project. I would like to be able to have a tool changer, but I don't recall any tool holders that are appropriate for small high speed spindles. Any suggestions? Part of my plan is to cut a pocket into one of

Re: [Emc-users] Engaver Tool Changing

2011-11-06 Thread Kirk Wallace
On Sun, 2011-11-06 at 18:26 -0800, Kirk Wallace wrote: I'd like to engrave some circuit boards, but I'll need to get or make a spindle for the project. I would like to be able to have a tool changer, but I don't recall any tool holders that are appropriate for small high speed spindles. Any

Re: [Emc-users] Engaver Tool Changing

2011-11-06 Thread Kent A. Reed
On 11/6/2011 9:26 PM, Kirk Wallace wrote: I'd like to engrave some circuit boards, but I'll need to get or make a spindle for the project. I would like to be able to have a tool changer, but I don't recall any tool holders that are appropriate for small high speed spindles. Any suggestions?

[Emc-users] integrating a spindle fault signal in a modular way?

2011-11-06 Thread Scott Hasse
I am working on the finishing touches of an Anilam 1100 knee mill conversion to EMC2, with details here: http://code.google.com/p/sector67-sandbox/wiki/ProjectSheetCake Over the last couple of months our spindle VFD (a Compumotor SpindleBlok) has faulted 5 or 6 times (a description of that

Re: [Emc-users] integrating a spindle fault signal in a modular way?

2011-11-06 Thread Chris Morley
Now I find myself with two ladder logic programs and needing to add a new way to get to the estop state. I don't seem to be able to determine a clean, modular way to do that. I can run the two classicladder programs in one file and hook up the inputs and outputs as necessary of course, and

Re: [Emc-users] integrating a spindle fault signal in a modular way?

2011-11-06 Thread Kirk Wallace
On Sun, 2011-11-06 at 22:36 -0600, Scott Hasse wrote: ... snip It seems the normal way to do this would be to take the input to the existing estop-ext signal put that into an or or component and link that with the spindle fault and the link the or component to the estop-ext. However, that

Re: [Emc-users] integrating a spindle fault signal in a modular way?

2011-11-06 Thread Kirk Wallace
On Sun, 2011-11-06 at 21:28 -0800, Kirk Wallace wrote: ... snip EMC2's e-stop out signal should be in the loop as peer, but the loop should be the mechanism that breaks to power to the dangerous bits. You might also look into a charge pump which can monitor a PC or software fault.

Re: [Emc-users] Engaver Tool Changing

2011-11-06 Thread Kirk Wallace
On Sun, 2011-11-06 at 23:32 -0500, Kent A. Reed wrote: ... snip I'm amazed at the breadth of projects you've talked about. I need to do more doing. I am in a spot where in order to get one project done (carousel), I need to do another (clean up wiring), which needs another (make PC boards),

Re: [Emc-users] [OT] CadSoft releases Eagle V6 to beta testing

2011-11-06 Thread Belli Button
Hi, I doubt that the PCB fab shops will ever have to 'catch up'. Changing to a .xml format will allow you to share designs between different PCB packages and allow a more open way to share files, it has nothing to do with getting the boards fabbed. Gerber and Excellon have been the de-dacto