Re: [Emc-users] cloning hard drive

2024-05-10 Thread Ed
and was back on the air in about 2 hrs total. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] How to treat rusted linear rails?

2024-03-11 Thread Ed
ever scotchbrite or even worse sandpaper. Steel wool and oil work to remove the corrosion from any pits but make cleanup hard as previously mentioned. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net

Re: [Emc-users] Semi OT: Variable speed DC drive for Fanuc brushed DC spindle drive

2024-02-11 Thread Ed
. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC 2.9 is Released

2023-11-04 Thread Ed
On 11/4/23 7:39 PM, andy pugh wrote: LinuxCNC 2.9.1 has been released (there was no 2.9.0 release) This marks a major new release of LinuxCNC. Three Cheers!!  Hip Hip Hurrah! Thanks to all the devs and testers! Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list

Re: [Emc-users] custom m codes tutorial and cnc lathe bar pulling

2023-01-26 Thread Ed
with a bar puller on my CHNC Hardinge with LCNC. 1/4" to 1" easily. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] OT How to make fine splines

2022-10-24 Thread Ed
cut between the spline and the shoulder. Grade 8 or 12.9 are about 150,000 PSI, about 30 Rc. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] missing tooth index questions..

2022-09-18 Thread Ed
On 9/18/22 5:24 PM, Martin Dobbins wrote: Er 100 minus 2 (the holes you cut metal between is 98? He cut out the metal between two holes to make 99 holes, one being twice as wide as the rest. Did I follow that right? From: Ed Sent: Sunday, September 18

Re: [Emc-users] missing tooth index questions..

2022-09-18 Thread Ed
inclusive. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] PCI-E adapter to PCI?

2022-09-14 Thread Ed
PCIE to go 3 metres though it was a little flaky. Les Perfect!   Will do. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] PCI-E adapter to PCI?

2022-09-14 Thread Ed
On 9/14/22 5:32 AM, Marius Alksnys wrote: 2022-09-12 04:18, Ed rašė: I have a 5i25 card that needs to be used but late model PC's do not seem to use PCI anymore. Does anyone know if the PCI-E to PCI adapters that are on ebay and such will drive a 5i25? TIA, Ed. Yes, I can confirm

[Emc-users] PCI-E adapter to PCI?

2022-09-11 Thread Ed
I have a 5i25 card that needs to be used but late model PC's do not seem to use PCI anymore. Does anyone know if the PCI-E to PCI adapters that are on ebay and such will drive a 5i25? TIA, Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Fly cutting slots?

2022-08-15 Thread Ed
afraid the carbide cutter will break soon making all this process a waste of time. What do you think? Thanks as always for your help! What machines do you have at your disposal? What kind of spindle speeds? Capabilities lets us give better advice. Ed

Re: [Emc-users] spindle problem

2022-06-27 Thread Ed
Best practice would still be repair properly. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] (No Subject)

2022-06-25 Thread Ed
@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users Some indexers allow you to align a part then move the index plate to Zero or whatever you prefer and then lock them together with a screw. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] custom | stock bearing nut

2022-04-05 Thread Ed
for a M15 shaft. People lucky enough to live in metric land would use an M14 or 15 bearing lock nut but they have pitch of 1mm or 1.5 mm. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc

Re: [Emc-users] Thoughts / Recommendations on spindle drive and motor

2022-03-24 Thread Ed
at nearly double it rated speed? I noticed the motor in the pic is 200V not 220 or 240. If you input 240V it will draw more amps and effectively be 7 1/2HP. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net

Re: [Emc-users] Thoughts / Recommendations on spindle drive and motor

2022-03-24 Thread Ed
tops and pulls a 5/8-11 tap at 200 RPM. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Recommendations for touch pad to replace mouse

2022-03-09 Thread Ed
On 3/9/22 6:52 AM, Leonardo Marsaglia wrote: Hi Ed, Take a look at the Logitech K400 keyboard. It's wireless,cheap, and has a built in touchpad that works well (multitouch so you can zoom with two fingers). The only downside as with any standard non industrial keyboard is that chips can get

Re: [Emc-users] Recommendations for touch pad to replace mouse

2022-03-09 Thread Ed
On 3/1/22 4:25 PM, andy pugh wrote: On Mon, 28 Feb 2022 at 21:44, Ed wrote: Title says most of it. For most commands I use the keyboard for the speed but changing the tooltable and a couple of other things I like to use a touchpad. I use a touchscreen, and then in a holster in the side

[Emc-users] Recommendations for touch pad to replace mouse

2022-02-28 Thread Ed
and even RS232. Anyone have a favorite? Wired or wireless is fine. Thanks, Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] CNC controlled, plasma torch

2022-01-10 Thread Ed
it will twitch every time it passes that point. That computer has a high latency problem where the old one did not. Ed. That latency would be my clue to run "uname -a" from a terminal screen and see if the running kernel is a rt version. It came back SMP Preempt LCNC

Re: [Emc-users] CNC controlled, plasma torch

2022-01-10 Thread Ed
and driver card to a different computer. Works OK except at the entry point to a helix it will give a little twitch and go on to the  rotation where it will twitch  every time it passes that point. That computer has a high latency problem where the old one did not. Ed

Re: [Emc-users] Tap size

2021-12-09 Thread Ed
supplier or manufacturer. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Getty's/fanuc 10-2000m servo

2021-11-09 Thread Ed
in the part number is the rated speed.  Spin the motor at 2K RPM and measure voltage output. PM motor I presume. Is this for your "new" lathe? Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/li

Re: [Emc-users] electrical inspection pain

2021-07-28 Thread Ed
when I finally pass. I need another visit after I finish installing my ductless heat pump anyway. -- Ralph Sure makes me glad I don't live where you do. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.ne

Re: [Emc-users] electrical inspection pain

2021-07-28 Thread Ed
he new VFD is listed. Any other US-based, especially WA-based LinuxCNC retrofitters faced this problem successfully? Thanks, -- Ralph Is it hard wired? Maybe if it is on an extension cord it will pass? Put wheels under it and say it is a temp? Does the machine itself have a CE rating instead o

Re: [Emc-users] Code of Conduct

2021-06-29 Thread Ed
On 6/29/21 9:28 AM, Mark Wendt wrote: On Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 9:52 AM Ed wrote: On 6/29/21 7:55 AM, ken.stra...@gmail.com wrote: Perhaps just say "NO!" to such silliness? I have been on this mailing list for years and don't recall any instances of bad behaviour. I only very oc

Re: [Emc-users] Code of Conduct

2021-06-29 Thread Ed
p received for my questions. Keep things as they are! As Ken said, leave it alone! This discussion has caused more bad OT than I have ever seen. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/list

Re: [Emc-users] 2.8.2 Release

2021-06-27 Thread Ed
On 6/27/21 6:08 PM, andy pugh wrote: LinuxCNC 2.8.2 has been released. This is mainly a bugfix release, though it also adds a new HAL component ("sendkeys") for creating input device events from HAL pins. A big thank you! To all that helped make a great software package even bet

Re: [Emc-users] Touch screen for LinuxCNC

2021-06-02 Thread Ed W
Hi, I've got this one. Really pleased with it. Using it with Probe_Basic     HANNspree HT225HPB 1080p Full HD 21.5     https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01F3636V0 Ed W On 02/06/2021 00:07, John Dammeyer wrote: > If I wanted to set up a Pi4 with LinuxCNC and a touch screen is there

[Emc-users] Problem with tapping

2021-05-24 Thread Ed
Following is a snippet of a program using G33.1 The first hole is tapped correctly then all the rest get switched X and Z. It will move to X -.8 then back then to x-.25 and repeat for the rest whether there is a G33.1 on the line or not. Using Version 2.7.14 g53g0z0 m6t25 g43h25 m3s500

Re: [Emc-users] Can't find the PP. Where is lspci or equiv ?

2021-05-04 Thread Ed
Just installed 2.8 Wheezy and lspci works great. Go figure. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Can't find the PP. Where is lspci or equiv ?

2021-05-04 Thread Ed
On 5/4/21 2:46 PM, andy pugh wrote: On Tue, 4 May 2021 at 20:06, Ed wrote: no such animal as lspci. Try "sudo lspci". Linux denies all knowledge of commands that you don't have the rights to. I have no idea why. Comes back as  "command not found " Is there anot

[Emc-users] Can't find the PP. Where is lspci or equiv ?

2021-05-04 Thread Ed
Updating an old retrofit that uses step servos, Gecko 320's. I tried using lspci to find the ports (onboard and an addon ) and no such animal as lspci. Is there another good way to find the ports? Some year it is getting a Pico PWM i have setup on it but not today. Ed

Re: [Emc-users] Worn Ball Screw?

2021-04-12 Thread Ed
rceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users Normally a ballscrew is not "springy or spongy" anyplace. Usually the balls wear more than the screw or nut. Reballing a nut is not hard or expensive. Does this have an external ball track? Is the back

Re: [Emc-users] Coordinated Spindle - mill

2021-03-10 Thread Ed
On 3/10/21 2:08 PM, Karl Schmidt wrote: I finally have all the hardware working - I built gear pickups + Z  .. Thanks to Jon Elson's example .. works well - thanks for sharing. https://lrak.net/secret/pictures/wells_index/wells_index/2020-02-05_10-37-10_jpg.jpeg.html

Re: [Emc-users] couple Q's on PID's

2020-11-19 Thread Ed
. Mid 60's?   I don't like you any more. From the land of the Frozen Tundra. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] how to control lathe spindle with a mesa 7i77 card

2020-11-01 Thread Ed
with some drives (KBIC for example) though. Where would a Mesa SpinX1 or a Pico Spindle DAC fit in here? Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

[Emc-users] changing from 5i20 to 6i24

2020-09-14 Thread Ed
a few questions after as it has a tool changer and its associated files. Thanks, Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Cutter compensation

2020-09-07 Thread Ed
of the cutter, if it is near to a surface it may clip it on the way. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Interesting GUI

2020-09-04 Thread Ed
we need a major update of Linuxcnc capabilities or do we need the best UI? Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Tool presetter

2020-09-04 Thread Ed
/products/triple-edge-finder-2 This design has been around for a LONG time. Old line toolmakers called them "chairs". Work great for setting up from the corner of a vise or whatnot.  Mostly they were used with dial test indicators on jig borers and such. This piece is grossly over pri

Re: [Emc-users] smoother limit3 befor PID not after

2020-07-29 Thread Ed
I had problems like this, I had set hidden files as visible and it would not let me write to USB sticks. Set the hidden back and the problem went away. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net

Re: [Emc-users] Jerky jog in new 2.8 and 2.9 but not old 2.8 (onscreen buttons + mouse OK but not keyboard)

2020-07-06 Thread Ed
On 7/6/20 8:21 AM, N wrote: On Mon, 6 Jul 2020 08:08:44 -0500 Ed wrote: Nailed it. Jogged for a minute or so without a sign of problem using the mouse and onscreen buttons withot a sign of problem. First thing I think about is auto repeat. That is what I found with the cheap keyboards

Re: [Emc-users] Jerky jog in new 2.8 and 2.9 but not old 2.8

2020-07-06 Thread Ed
no problem in older version or sim or g0 move. Have you tried jogging using the mouse and the onscreen buttons? Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] 2.9.0 Jerky jog

2020-07-06 Thread Ed
up in the "vel" field so I guess it happen within Linuxcnc before sent to hardware but are not totally sure. The only time I have had problems jogging is with a cheap keyboard. Switched to a Logitech and the problem went away. Wireless works

Re: [Emc-users] Setting up for hobbing, need a hand

2020-06-28 Thread Ed
On 6/28/20 3:52 PM, andy pugh wrote: On Sun, 28 Jun 2020 at 21:31, Ed wrote: SNIP Yes. I don't do it quite like that any more. I wrote a custom HAL component that handles the slaving and the jogging. It also (as of last weekend) handles multi-start hobs. Oh, and I changed the feed to feed-per

[Emc-users] Setting up for hobbing, need a hand

2020-06-28 Thread Ed
go where? Are there any other mods to the HAL file or any in the INI file? Are there any updates lately? Sorry for the long list of questions, somethings I can parse things out but this is not one of them. Thanks,Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing

Re: [Emc-users] Can't get chuck inside --> now I know

2020-06-07 Thread Ed
in. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] SPAM: hypothetical, maybe not, switching psu question

2020-05-19 Thread Ed
On 5/19/20 5:09 PM, andy pugh wrote: On Tue, 19 May 2020 at 21:35, Todd Zuercher wrote: Are you sure your 40 amp SSR was what it claimed it was. I recall someone on this list telling a story about how he opened up some inexpensive SSRs to find woefully under spec-ed internal components

Re: [Emc-users] Trouble setting up a 7I80HD

2020-05-11 Thread Ed
On 5/10/20 5:39 PM, Peter C. Wallace wrote: On Sun, 10 May 2020, Ed wrote: Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 16:43:34 -0500 From: Ed Reply-To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)"     To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Trouble setting up a 7I80HD On 5/10/20 11:51 A

Re: [Emc-users] Trouble setting up a 7I80HD

2020-05-10 Thread Ed
On 5/10/20 5:39 PM, Peter C. Wallace wrote: On Sun, 10 May 2020, Ed wrote: Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 16:43:34 -0500 From: Ed Reply-To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)"     To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Trouble setting up a 7I80HD On 5/10/20 11:51 A

Re: [Emc-users] Trouble setting up a 7I80HD

2020-05-10 Thread Ed
is a suggested. Setup completes and Linuxcnc starts with either SV12 or SVST4_8 as long as 7i80HD gets edited to7i80. I did an intentional mistake to generate an error message part of which is captured below; ed@debian:~$ linuxcnc /home/ed/linuxcnc/configs/3-axis/3-axis.ini LINUXCNC - 2.7.14

Re: [Emc-users] Trouble setting up a 7I80HD

2020-05-10 Thread Ed
On 5/9/20 1:43 PM, Peter C. Wallace wrote: On Sat, 9 May 2020, Ed wrote: 2: eth0: mtu 1500 qdisc pfifo_fast you need to change your interfaces file to setup eth0 not eth1 Peter Wallace Mesa Electronics OK got

Re: [Emc-users] Trouble setting up a 7I80HD

2020-05-09 Thread Ed
On 5/9/20 1:00 PM, Peter C. Wallace wrote: On Sat, 9 May 2020, Ed wrote: Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 11:46:56 -0500 From: Ed Reply-To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)"     To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" Subject: [Emc-users] Trouble setting up a 7I80HD Starting

[Emc-users] Trouble setting up a 7I80HD

2020-05-09 Thread Ed
#following was added for Linuxcnc as per HM2_ETH<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< auto eth1 iface eth1 inet static     address 192.168.1.1     hardware-irq-coalesce-rx-usecs 0 Following is the message at setup; e

Re: [Emc-users] I can't seem to copy an error message

2020-05-05 Thread Ed
thread that is more descriptive will be started shortly. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] I can't seem to copy an error message

2020-05-05 Thread Ed
On 5/4/20 7:51 PM, Peter C. Wallace wrote: On Mon, 4 May 2020, Ed wrote: Date: Mon, 4 May 2020 19:41:11 -0500 From: Ed Reply-To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)"     To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [Emc-users] I can't seem to copy an error message On 5/4/20 5:0

Re: [Emc-users] I can't seem to copy an error message

2020-05-04 Thread Ed
On 5/4/20 5:02 PM, andy pugh wrote: On Mon, 4 May 2020 at 20:18, Ed wrote: After trying a couple more edits then did a global replace of 7i80HD with 7i80 and it would start but had no inputs from the encoders and would run away if the drives were energized. Don't energise the drives until

Re: [Emc-users] I can't seem to copy an error message

2020-05-04 Thread Ed
On 5/4/20 12:19 PM, andy pugh wrote: On Mon, 4 May 2020 at 18:00, Ed wrote: Well, that worked! Enclosed is the message. Looks to my unpracticed eye to be a network error. No it's this. ./3-axis.hal:9: parameter or pin 'hm2_7i80HD.0.pwmgen.pwm_frequency' not found Drop the "HD"

Re: [Emc-users] I can't seem to copy an error message

2020-05-04 Thread Ed
!   Enclosed is the message. Looks to my unpracticed eye to be a network error. Suggestions? ed@debian:~$ linuxcnc /home/ed/linuxcnc/configs/3-axis/3-axis.ini LINUXCNC - 2.7.14 Machine configuration directory is '/home/ed/linuxcnc/configs/3-axis' Machine configuration file is '3-axis.ini' Starting

Re: [Emc-users] I can't seem to copy an error message

2020-05-03 Thread Ed
On 5/3/20 11:13 AM, andy pugh wrote: On Sun, 3 May 2020 at 16:47, Ed wrote: Select All selects OK but I cannot do a copy to paste into a message here. Any suggestions? Are you saying that Ctrl-C doesn't work? Nope. Ctrl-c nothing, right click nothing. A doc in Mousepad it all works fine

[Emc-users] I can't seem to copy an error message

2020-05-03 Thread Ed
I am in the process of setting up a mill with a Mesa 7I80HD and am getting errors. Trying to copy the message in the pop up box and cannot seem to do it, Select All selects OK but I cannot do a copy to paste into a message here.  Any suggestions? Ed

Re: [Emc-users] G96 and spindle override on axis not working

2020-04-30 Thread Ed
for the SxxxM3 line? As Andy asked, Is the X positive? Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] linuxcnc on modern hardware

2020-04-19 Thread Ed
a machine running on Ubuntu 6.06 and whatever LCNC version it was. When the hardware died it got Ver 2.7.something and an 8 year old PC and keeps on going. Just make sure you have a good backup of your latest. If it works use it. Ed. ___ Emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Non-circular boring. Linuxcnc style.

2020-04-14 Thread Ed
On 4/14/20 9:53 AM, Sam Sokolik wrote: now to upgrade the spindle encoder... https://youtu.be/VmWeXS6y-lg On Fri, Apr 10, 2020 at 9:00 PM andy pugh wrote: On Sat, 11 Apr 2020 at 02:50, Ed wrote: I'm thinking gear hobs or single cutters. I have been thinking of making gear hobs this way

Re: [Emc-users] Non-circular boring. Linuxcnc style.

2020-04-10 Thread Ed
or single cutters. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Suggestions for encoder cable?

2020-04-09 Thread Ed
On 4/9/20 2:58 PM, Ken Strauss wrote: How about https://www.cicoil.com/cat-6a-ethernet-cable/flex ? Thanks for all the quick answers!! I had never thought about high flex Cat6 cable. Looks like cheap AND easy. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list

[Emc-users] Suggestions for encoder cable?

2020-04-09 Thread Ed
Title says most of it. Looking for 4 pair cable, power/ground on one pair, then A, B, Index pairs. As a quick and dirty I will set it up with Cat 5 cable to start then switch to something made for flexing. DigiKey shows 3 pair and 6 pair but not 4 in a flex cable. Ed

Re: [Emc-users] Had to share

2020-03-27 Thread Ed
On 3/27/20 6:25 AM, andy pugh wrote: https://youtu.be/GX68sOHZ12M For maximum enjoyment turn on auto-captions. They really can't handle his accent. Hilarious!! Captions on made it all the better. What region does that accent come from? Ed

Re: [Emc-users] Non-circular boring. Linuxcnc style.

2020-03-12 Thread Ed
- maybe it is why it did work as well as it did. :) ) I hope to find or sharpen a decent tool to try andy's tapered polygon this weekend. (I also think I could thread it... why? no clue. But why stop now..) sam Pretty neat Sam! Now for your next test do the double hex on an OD. Ed

Re: [Emc-users] Emc-users Digest, Vol 166, Issue 122

2020-02-29 Thread Ed
you'll find several explanations on how to do it through the grub bootloader. Brent Then write it down, I put it right on the front of the machine. Did I forget it some time? H. Ed.   ;-) ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.s

Re: [Emc-users] Making progress

2020-02-26 Thread Ed W
On 26/02/2020 19:07, Peter C. Wallace wrote: On Wed, 26 Feb 2020, Ed W wrote:    MAX_VELOCITY = 100.0    MAX_ACCELERATION = 750.0    # The values below should be 25% larger than MAX_VELOCITY and    MAX_ACCELERATION    # If using BACKLASH compensation STEPGEN_MAXACCEL should be 100% larger

[Emc-users] Making progress

2020-02-26 Thread Ed W
out board, going to a chinese 556 stepper driver clone and onto some small steppers on a 6040 type of machine? Is there any disadvantage (or advantage) to leaving all the PID and closed loop stuff in here? Thanks Ed W ___ Emc-users ma

[Emc-users] looking to add inputs on Pico setup

2020-02-23 Thread Ed
Is there an easy way to add encoder inputs on a 4 axis Pico Systems setup? Hopefully without giving up I/O. Specifically adding a hand wheel and to select feed rate and spindle speed. Thanks, Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] How to get 6i25 functioning?

2020-02-18 Thread Ed W
On 19/02/2020 00:44, Peter C. Wallace wrote: On Wed, 19 Feb 2020, Ed W wrote: OK, well that's encouraging! Running through pncconf the pin is high +5v, until I click into the motor tuning when it drops to close to 0V (I read about 20mv) OK, so how do I debug why I don't see any steps coming

Re: [Emc-users] How to get 6i25 functioning?

2020-02-18 Thread Ed W
On 18/02/2020 23:23, Peter C. Wallace wrote: On Tue, 18 Feb 2020, Ed W wrote: Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 22:48:08 + From: Ed W Reply-To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)"     To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [Emc-users] How to get 6i25 functioning? Hi, new user w

[Emc-users] How to get 6i25 functioning?

2020-02-18 Thread Ed W
and I'm just probing the output connector for now. Mesa firmware came from here (6i25 page): http://store.mesanet.com/index.php?route=product/product_id=58 However, the file name says 5i25.zip is this correct? Any other thoughts appreciated! Ed W

Re: [Emc-users] RPI4 is pretty close to a decent machine control

2020-02-17 Thread Ed
board from Pico or Mesa will get you into high speed steppers for not as much and no worries about latency, your choice. Think of LCNC as a constantly updated OS and drivers unlike Mach3/4 Windows, just add a little hardware and let it rip! Ed. _

Re: [Emc-users] for lathe!

2019-08-23 Thread Ed
If you have Linuxcnc you do not need the electronic leadscrew, it is already in it. I have been using Linuxcnc with threading for years. You can even use the original leadscrew if you make allowances for back lash. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing

Re: [Emc-users] Cylindrical Square - off topic

2019-08-02 Thread Ed
a water hardening steel judging from the different grain structure at the edges vs the center. Maybe needed another stressrelief temper before it was shipped. Maybe had a lap defect in the raw blank, I have seen that. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list

Re: [Emc-users] Wanted, small engine whiz

2019-06-04 Thread Ed
r buying a Briggs & Scrapiron. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] cutting thin alu panels problems, was 6040 problems

2019-01-29 Thread Ed
Line with a 1/8" nozzle. Works great without putting mist in the air, it just kinda splatters it on. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

[Emc-users] need advise setting up new machine

2018-12-20 Thread Ed
with PncConfig. Suggestions for other setups are welcome. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] motion.spindle-at-speed and M5 state

2018-11-11 Thread Ed
not run nothing moves. Love it on my lathe. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Test of AC servo motors

2018-10-04 Thread Ed
-phase 230VAC input so  0 to 230 3-phase output. A VFD should be about the best way to test as they have current limiting built in. Check for short circuit first just to be safe. Ed. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net

Re: [Emc-users] update version on working machine

2018-08-27 Thread Ed
a compatible par port. Ed. -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot ___ Emc-users mailing

[Emc-users] update version on working machine

2018-08-23 Thread Ed
I have a lathe that is running 2.5.4 and runs well. I get offers from Update Manager to do an update. Can this be any danger to operation or to any of the ini or hal files or operation? My paranoid gene tells me to ask. Ed

Re: [Emc-users] Scroll jaw G code?

2018-08-07 Thread Ed
radiuses and offset one 1/3 of the lead and one 2/3 of the lead of the scroll. Ed. -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.lin

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Question about steel for cold forming

2018-07-11 Thread Ed
On 07/11/2018 02:52 PM, Leonardo Marsaglia wrote: Hello Ed, I plan to thread the bolts with rollers. Axial or radial? Axial would be awkward if they are already headed. The main concern for me was if the 1045 steel can be cold forged for this purpose of making the head of the bolts

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Question about steel for cold forming

2018-07-10 Thread Ed
On 07/10/2018 10:54 AM, Leonardo Marsaglia wrote: Hello to all. I'm trying to figure out wich is the best material for making cold formed bolts wich need to have 25 HRc of maximum hardness. I was thinking about using 1022 steel wich is suitable for cold forging but I'm afraid the hardness

Re: [Emc-users] AC Power for Mill and PC+Monitor

2018-05-28 Thread Ed
machines. Then it is plug and go with any equipment. Ed. -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot

Re: [Emc-users] How does this work?

2018-05-20 Thread Ed
times.   That is a direct drive stepper motor machine with a completely obsolete control and drivers and a "Dupont overhaul". Ed. -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sit

Re: [Emc-users] Need to make a W shaped magazine spring

2018-04-24 Thread Ed
doubt it could be hardened enough to make this. Thanks all. McMaster Carr has what you need. Blue temper spring steel. Now I gotta find the time to do mine. What size you need? I have 25 ft of .016 x 1/2 1095 blue temper. Can mail some.

Re: [Emc-users] Large servo selection

2018-04-11 Thread Ed
pindle amp. I have to check on a regular VFD to drive it, Toshiba claims to be able to drive (most) PM motors. Tell me more about STMBL! Ed -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engagin

Re: [Emc-users] What RPM

2018-04-02 Thread Ed
with bronze bearings. 1000 RPM should be no problem with adequate oil lube. Ed. -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot

Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge CHNC-I

2018-03-01 Thread Ed
On 02/28/2018 08:59 PM, Jon Elson wrote: On 02/28/2018 12:56 PM, Ed wrote: Some have 5C others have 16C. Generally the 5C machines have a threaded spindle nose, mine has the 16C with and A2-5 nose. Thanks much!  This one seems to be the A2-5, it has an external taper that reminds me

Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge CHNC-I

2018-02-28 Thread Ed
On 02/28/2018 10:55 AM, Jon Elson wrote: I know a number of you guys have Hardinge HNC and CHNC machines retrofitted with LinuxCNC. I have a friend/customer local to me who needs a CNC lathe that can crank out aluminum parts 1.5" in diameter.  There's a CHNC-I relatively local to us that is

Re: [Emc-users] Need spindle motor drive advice

2017-11-30 Thread Ed
On 11/30/2017 11:37 AM, andy pugh wrote: On 30 November 2017 at 17:20, Ed <ate...@mwt.net> wrote: Is there a VFD that works with a PM motor rather than a squirrel cage type? Need spindle orientation also, the motor has an encoder. You need a servo motor driver, really. I would i

[Emc-users] Need spindle motor drive advice

2017-11-30 Thread Ed
also, the motor has an encoder. Ed. -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot ___ Emc-users

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