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2014-01-02 Thread andy pugh
Lathe related, but not a single CNC machine was used. Tthis is what I did with my Christmas holiday: http://bodgesoc.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/rivett-lathe-stand.html A woodworking project for a change. -- atp If you can't fix it, you don't own it. http://www.ifixit.com/Manifesto

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2014-01-02 Thread Mark Wendt
Andy, Gotta say, just beautiful! Not much rust on your woodworking skills at all. ;-) Mark On Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 5:44 AM, andy pugh bodge...@gmail.com wrote: Lathe related, but not a single CNC machine was used. Tthis is what I did with my Christmas holiday:

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2014-01-02 Thread Marius Liebenberg
Wow Andy, nothing scares you mate. It looks really great. On 2014-01-02 12:44, andy pugh wrote: Lathe related, but not a single CNC machine was used. Tthis is what I did with my Christmas holiday: http://bodgesoc.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/rivett-lathe-stand.html A woodworking project for a

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2014-01-02 Thread Gene Heskett
On Thursday 02 January 2014 07:05:27 andy pugh did opine: Lathe related, but not a single CNC machine was used. Tthis is what I did with my Christmas holiday: http://bodgesoc.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/rivett-lathe-stand.html A woodworking project for a change. Having made a few bits and pieces

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2014-01-02 Thread Andrew
2014/1/2 andy pugh bodge...@gmail.com Lathe related, but not a single CNC machine was used. Tthis is what I did with my Christmas holiday: http://bodgesoc.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/rivett-lathe-stand.html A woodworking project for a change. Great! I just wonder how you never stop doing good

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2014-01-02 Thread john mcintyre
A serious EFFORT well done john From: bodge...@gmail.com Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2014 10:44:33 + To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [Emc-users] Off topic. Lathe related, but not a single CNC machine was used. Tthis is what I did with my Christmas holiday:

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2014-01-02 Thread John Thornton
I love the dovetail work... JT On 1/2/2014 4:44 AM, andy pugh wrote: Lathe related, but not a single CNC machine was used. Tthis is what I did with my Christmas holiday: http://bodgesoc.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/rivett-lathe-stand.html A woodworking project for a change.

[Emc-users] Python g-code generator framework

2014-01-02 Thread erik
Hello together, After fiddeling around with ngc subroutines for a while, I decided to give Python a chance and write g-code generators as a substitute. There are already serveral simple and useful g-code generators available from the LinuxCNCKnowledgeBase

Re: [Emc-users] Python g-code generator framework

2014-01-02 Thread John Thornton
Hi Erik, I wrote some of the simple G code generators on the wiki and have a 3rd generation of my learning curve in Python, Gtk, Glade3 G code generator on my web site. I quit using Tk a while back and prefer to use Gtk now. http://gnipsel.com/files/g-code-generator/ If you get a chance to

Re: [Emc-users] Python g-code generator framework

2014-01-02 Thread John Thornton
Hi Erik, You might want to disable the g-code buttons until after some G code has been created. JT On 1/2/2014 6:31 AM, erik wrote: Hello together, After fiddeling around with ngc subroutines for a while, I decided to give Python a chance and write g-code generators as a substitute.

Re: [Emc-users] Python g-code generator framework

2014-01-02 Thread Niemand Sonst
Am 02.01.2014 14:13, schrieb John Thornton: Hi Erik, I wrote some of the simple G code generators on the wiki and have a 3rd generation of my learning curve in Python, Gtk, Glade3 G code generator on my web site. I quit using Tk a while back and prefer to use Gtk now.

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2014-01-02 Thread Peter C. Wallace
On Thu, 2 Jan 2014, andy pugh wrote: Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2014 10:44:33 + From: andy pugh bodge...@gmail.com Reply-To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [Emc-users] Off topic.

Re: [Emc-users] Python g-code generator framework

2014-01-02 Thread Jon Elson
On 01/02/2014 10:13 AM, erik wrote: I do not have enough experience with GTK and Glade3 to write applications for it (yet). Dive into Glade, I think you'll like it. I have developed some control GUIs with Glade on the Beagle Bone, and they worked quite well. I did the back end in C, as I was

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2014-01-02 Thread Russell Brown
Quoth andy pugh. http://bodgesoc.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/rivett-lathe-stand.html Classy but how did you get it home on the R1? -- Regards, Russell | Russell Brown | MAIL: russ...@lls.com PHONE: 01780

Re: [Emc-users] Python g-code generator framework

2014-01-02 Thread John Thornton
Hi Norbert, A comma is not accepted by LinuxCNC as a decimal separator. You would need to modify the is_number function to accept a comma then change it to a dot in the G code. JT On 1/2/2014 9:40 AM, Niemand Sonst wrote: Am 02.01.2014 14:13, schrieb John Thornton: Hi Erik, I wrote some

Re: [Emc-users] Python g-code generator framework

2014-01-02 Thread John Thornton
Hi Erik, On the Preferences tab you need to change the preamble to G21 for metric. The rest of the facing page will not make any difference if you use metric or inch. The tapping hole making is in inch only at this point and I just discovered it doesn't add the preamble to the top of the G

Re: [Emc-users] Python g-code generator framework

2014-01-02 Thread Kent A. Reed
On 01/02/2014 10:40 AM, Niemand Sonst wrote: Will you localize it? Here in Germany we are used to give a , as decimal separator, your GUI says 0,12 is not a number. Ah, yes, the problem of localization. I've seen ISO committees come to blows over this. Check the Python locale module. There's

Re: [Emc-users] Python g-code generator framework

2014-01-02 Thread Niemand Sonst
Hallo JT, I know it is not accepted in GCode, but you are writing a GUI, so why not check from the GUI the locale settings and accept the comma. In the Gcode it has to be a dot, I know. Chris and I are doing that on Tooledit widget, here in Germany I can use my number pad without the need to

Re: [Emc-users] Python g-code generator framework

2014-01-02 Thread erik
Hi JT, I thought I used the preferences tab. Anyway, it helped to find something else ;-) Splitting up code into smaller files is typically the right way to go. I do it for every module/class when I code in c/c++. Concerning the direct write to AXIS: I personally do not use it too, but should

Re: [Emc-users] Python g-code generator framework

2014-01-02 Thread John Thornton
Hi Norbert, Mainly because I don't know how to check locale settings in Python or how to convert them back and forth as needed. If you have any ideas I'm all ears or eyes as the case might be. JT On 1/2/2014 12:06 PM, Niemand Sonst wrote: Hallo JT, I know it is not accepted in GCode, but

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2014-01-02 Thread Marcus Bowman
Looks like one of those gorgeous drawers could be removed and replaced with a rack-mounted PC when you get around to CNCing the lathe... Marcus On 2 Jan 2014, at 12:38, John Thornton wrote: I love the dovetail work... JT On 1/2/2014 4:44 AM, andy pugh wrote: Lathe related, but not a

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2014-01-02 Thread Pete Matos
Andy, I guess I am not the only woodworker/CNC junkie around here. Nice work man. especially like the hand cut dovetails. Well done mate. Peace Pete On Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 1:58 PM, Marcus Bowman marcus.bow...@visible.eclipse.co.uk wrote: Looks like one of those gorgeous drawers could

Re: [Emc-users] Python g-code generator framework

2014-01-02 Thread John Thornton
I uploaded a new version and figured out how to do the Send to Axis again. JT On 1/2/2014 9:40 AM, Niemand Sonst wrote: Am 02.01.2014 14:13, schrieb John Thornton: Hi Erik, I wrote some of the simple G code generators on the wiki and have a 3rd generation of my learning curve in Python,

Re: [Emc-users] Python g-code generator framework

2014-01-02 Thread Niemand Sonst
Hallo John, just see the sourcecode from tooledit_widget.py in the gladevcp folder. Norbert Am 02.01.2014 19:23, schrieb John Thornton: Hi Norbert, Mainly because I don't know how to check locale settings in Python or how to convert them back and forth as needed. If you have any ideas I'm

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2014-01-02 Thread TJoseph Powderly
Andy, The cabinet looks great. I was going to say that fuming wouldnt produce the desired effect, as the old craftsman stuff was all quarter-sawn. But I checked and its not neccesary to be Qsawed. Have fun! http://codesmiths.com/shed/workshop/techniques/oakfuming/ TomP tjtr33

Re: [Emc-users] Servo tuning problem

2014-01-02 Thread Ed
On 01/01/2014 10:43 PM, Jon Elson wrote: On 01/01/2014 02:14 PM, Ed wrote: Encoders are on the end of the screw, 2-1 belt drive from motor, 1000 line/4000 count Assuming 5 TPI screws, that is 4000 * 5 = 20,000 counts/inch. One comment is with the encoders on the screw, the timing belt needs

Re: [Emc-users] Python g-code generator framework

2014-01-02 Thread erik
Hi Kent, Will we live to see a common worldwide date format AND measurement system? ;-) You were right about the ambiguous dates. I changed it to a more clear variant and start working on a better metric/imperial handling of my program. Regards Erik Am 02.01.2014 19:02, schrieb Kent A. Reed:

Re: [Emc-users] Python g-code generator framework

2014-01-02 Thread John Thornton
Hi Norbert, I found 4 lines in master tooledit_widget.py. Seems simple enough, how do you change the locale to test different locales? JT On 1/2/2014 1:59 PM, Niemand Sonst wrote: Hallo John, just see the sourcecode from tooledit_widget.py in the gladevcp folder. Norbert Am 02.01.2014

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2014-01-02 Thread Dave Cole
So you bought the American White oak?I had no idea that they exported that wood from the Americas. That is prized here as the best domestic wood for truck beds and heavy equipment trailers since it is very tough and rot resistant. It can last for 15+ years outside in the weather with

Re: [Emc-users] linuxCNC BBB capeless

2014-01-02 Thread Josiah Morgan
thanks. everything is coming together nicely now. much thanks to all the people who worked on getting this linuxcnc build put together. I do have a couple more questions about my implementation. my x axis will be using 2 independent steppers. and these 2 motors will have independent homing

Re: [Emc-users] Servo tuning problem

2014-01-02 Thread Jon Elson
On 01/02/2014 03:44 PM, Ed wrote: Yah, it is weird. All axis resist movement in the positive direction strongly and the amp faults easily in the negative. If I apply pressure very slowly in the negative it will resist somewhat but a rapid movement will fault it. When you say fault, you

Re: [Emc-users] Python g-code generator framework

2014-01-02 Thread Kent A. Reed
On 01/02/2014 05:06 PM, erik wrote: Hi Kent, Will we live to see a common worldwide date format AND measurement system?;-) You were right about the ambiguous dates. I changed it to a more clear variant and start working on a better metric/imperial handling of my program. Erik: For