Re: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC shows new, but runs old ngc program

2014-01-22 Thread Marius Alksnys
I reproduced this issue on a fresh latest stable and updated LinuxCNC installation with config (attached to next post) without additional hardware. I had to install linuxcnc-dev, glade (if I remember correctly), compile all .comp files and xhc... .cc file for USB wireless pendant (make and

Re: [Emc-users] Conversion Suggesions?

2014-01-22 Thread Jon Elson
On 01/21/2014 11:10 PM, Jeshua Lacock wrote: Greetings, I am the proud new owner of an Bolton Tools AT750 combination lathe and mill see here: http://3DTOPO.com/Bolton-AT750.jpg I am super impressed with the machine so far. Ugh, we have a somewhat similar machine at work, it is pretty

Re: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC shows new, but runs old ngc program

2014-01-22 Thread Philipp Burch
Hi Marius! On 01/22/2014 03:42 PM, Marius Alksnys wrote: ... BTW, I think I found another or related problem - LinuxCNC freezes for some time (roughly 5-20 seconds) for example, when pressing Shift-Home in axis (touch off). And the time required for the same operation differs

Re: [Emc-users] Machinekit Gui

2014-01-22 Thread Chris Radek
On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 11:12:07PM +, Mark Tucker wrote: I Really have a dislike for the Mouse Driven Axis Gui,Mouse and metal cutting machines don't mix,so i was hoping to Modify Gscreen and add some keyboard stuff in later. AXIS is totally controllable by keyboard. Mouse support is

Re: [Emc-users] Conversion Suggesions?

2014-01-22 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Jan 22, 2014, at 10:25 AM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: On 01/21/2014 11:10 PM, Jeshua Lacock wrote: Greetings, I am the proud new owner of an Bolton Tools AT750 combination lathe and mill see here: http://3DTOPO.com/Bolton-AT750.jpg I am super impressed with the

Re: [Emc-users] Machinekit Gui

2014-01-22 Thread Charles Steinkuehler
On 1/22/2014 5:12 PM, Mark Tucker wrote: Is it possible to switch to another Gui in machinekit? I have tried altering the Display section in the BeBoPr-Bridge.Ini to Gscreen but no joy.(Just loads of errors). I Really have a dislike for the Mouse Driven Axis Gui,Mouse and metal cutting

Re: [Emc-users] Conversion Suggesions?

2014-01-22 Thread Gene Heskett
On Wednesday 22 January 2014 19:14:34 Jeshua Lacock did opine: On Jan 22, 2014, at 10:25 AM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: On 01/21/2014 11:10 PM, Jeshua Lacock wrote: Greetings, I am the proud new owner of an Bolton Tools AT750 combination lathe and mill see here:

Re: [Emc-users] Conversion Suggesions?

2014-01-22 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Jan 22, 2014, at 5:39 PM, Gene Heskett ghesk...@wdtv.com wrote: On Wednesday 22 January 2014 19:14:34 Jeshua Lacock did opine: Speaking of anti-backlash ballscrews, have you guys seen this printable: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:125529 That is a cute idea, but you likely have

Re: [Emc-users] Conversion Suggesions?

2014-01-22 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Jan 22, 2014, at 5:39 PM, Gene Heskett ghesk...@wdtv.com wrote: There is a link for how to make nuts that fit your screws, usually with less than a thou of backlash, using acetal/delrin for the nut material. http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/threads/43645-Making-Acetal-leadscrew-

Re: [Emc-users] Conversion Suggesions?

2014-01-22 Thread jeremy youngs
i did this with my mill and am truly impressed with its repeatability. i think you can give up on software compensation for backlash though with your factory screws . simply make the nuts and go from there it will save much time and effort jeremy youngs

Re: [Emc-users] Conversion Suggesions?

2014-01-22 Thread Jon Elson
On 01/22/2014 05:58 PM, Jeshua Lacock wrote: Hmmm, what machine are you referring to? I just checked and I have full 8x12x3 inches of travel for the mill. Well, yours seems to have the adjustable head height, ours doesn't. It also sounds like yours may be overall a larger machine that ours.

Re: [Emc-users] Conversion Suggesions?

2014-01-22 Thread Jon Elson
On 01/22/2014 08:41 PM, Jon Elson wrote: 570 Oz-In is a lot, but of course, that is only at standstill. But, they should do fine, especially with a belt reduction. 5 A will require the big Gecko 203 drive. For that, you might consider Gecko's servo motors and our PWM servo drives. The