Re: [Emc-users] Why are there different sizes of centre drills?

2024-05-11 Thread John Figie
I think if you have a large machine it won't spin fast enough and it will be to easy to break the tiny drill point. If you have a tiny lathe the chuck might be too small for large diameter center drill. John Figie On Sat, May 11, 2024, 8:19 AM Stuart Stevenson wrote: > Hi, > Sounds li

Re: [Emc-users] OT Fanuc ot-c cpu power supply A16B-1212-0950

2023-12-09 Thread John Figie
Gene Yes I understand the catastrophic failure mode of Buck converters. But what is BBLB? John Figie On Sat, Dec 9, 2023, 7:39 AM gene heskett wrote: > On 12/9/23 06:13, andy pugh wrote: > > On Wed, 6 Dec 2023 at 16:08, Leonardo Marsaglia > wrote: > >> > >> Jus

Re: [Emc-users] US midwest LinuxCNC meeting

2023-02-02 Thread John Figie
Cool. I live near Milwaukee so I would like to attend, but I think I could only learn stuff and not make any contribution. Is that OK? John Figie On Thu, Feb 2, 2023, 12:33 PM andrew beck wrote: > That sounds amazing Jon > > With all those clever guys in the room make sure you

Re: [Emc-users] HAL question

2022-12-11 Thread John Figie
_7i92.0.gpio.030.in > > Do I just add -not to the end? > net toolsense-in <= hm2_7i92.0.gpio.030.in-not > > > Thanks > John > > ___ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.

Re: [Emc-users] Clausing NC Progress

2022-12-01 Thread John Figie
Nice I'm thinking that is what I will need to do. John Figie On Wed, Nov 30, 2022, 10:49 PM John Dammeyer wrote: > Couldn't resist. Some 400 grit, 600 and polishing compound. > http://www.autoartisans.com/Lathe/PolishedTurning.jpg > Probably the nicest finish I've ever done. Usually

Re: [Emc-users] Clausing NC Progress

2022-11-30 Thread John Figie
John You are correct. When I did the CAM I wasn't consistent with feeds and speeds for each operation. John Figie On Wed, Nov 30, 2022, 6:50 PM John Dammeyer wrote: > > From: John Figie [mailto:zephyr9...@gmail.com] > > Sent: November-30-22 4:20 PM > > To: Enhanced Machi

Re: [Emc-users] Clausing NC Progress

2022-11-30 Thread John Figie
https://photos.app.goo.gl/P5aTc83kNVYDExyV8 John Figie On Wed, Nov 30, 2022, 5:37 PM John Dammeyer wrote: > That link doesn't work for me. > John > > > -Original Message- > > From: John Figie [mailto:zephyr9...@gmail.com] > > Sent: November-30-22 1:33 PM &g

[Emc-users] Clausing NC Progress

2022-11-30 Thread John Figie
aybe I will mount a disk with holes like an index plate on the back of the chuck. But what about using the spindle orient g codes and then some kind of holding brake? John Figie ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net

Re: [Emc-users] Clausing NC Spindle

2022-11-28 Thread John Figie
> 2) "if you have gears=1 on your " should be replaced with "if you have > numgears=2 on your ." OK. Done in 2.9 and master. Almost Done: 2.9 docs says gears=2. Should be numgears=2 John Figie On Sun, Nov 27, 2022, 5:19 PM gene heskett wrote: > On 11

Re: [Emc-users] Clausing NC Spindle

2022-11-27 Thread John Figie
quot;gears" should be replace with "numgears" 2) "if you have gears=1 on your " should be replaced with "if you have numgears=2 on your ." These changes would have saved my several hours messing around with this and made the document clear from the start.!

Re: [Emc-users] Clausing NC Spindle

2022-11-27 Thread John Figie
e that the numbering sequence starts with 0 as this is the way other component parameters or values are numbered. John Figie On Sun, Nov 27, 2022 at 10:33 AM Martin Dobbins wrote: > I understand this differently from you, but I would humbly suggest it may > make it clearer for more folks i

Re: [Emc-users] Clausing NC Spindle

2022-11-27 Thread John Figie
omplaint because I really like linuxcnc and greatly appreciate the countless hours many have spent, like Andy for example, making it what it is today. I am hoping that I can help make linuxcnc even better and maybe documentation is one area where I could make a small contribution. John Figie On Mon

Re: [Emc-users] Production machine running linuxcnc.

2022-11-22 Thread John Figie
Nice, Thanks for sharing. It's a good demo of some 4th axis capabilities. John Figie On Tue, Nov 22, 2022 at 12:29 PM andrew beck wrote: > Hey guys I made this video last night of my machine running on a part > thought you might like it. > > Running linuxcnc and pre

[Emc-users] Clausing NC Spindle

2022-11-20 Thread John Figie
John Figie 9:59 AM (1 minute ago) to emc-users I continue to make progress on the Clausing NC. I have the Huangyang GT drive successfully communicating with the hy_gt_vfd comp. The only issue I see is that this component does not have a way to stop communications like the similar hy_vfd comp does

[Emc-users] Clausing NC Spindle

2022-11-20 Thread John Figie
tion for multi start threading or G65 constant surface speed? Just asking before I waste time going down the wrong path. Thanks in advance. John Figie ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Clausing NC Progress and Tool Changer.

2022-11-20 Thread John Figie
would be considered too tedious vs a custom comp? So this prompts another question. What is the difference between a custom comp vs one that is built in? John Figie On Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 6:48 PM andy pugh wrote: > On Thu, 10 Nov 2022 at 23:08, John Figie wrote: > > So I think I

Re: [Emc-users] Clausing NC Progress and Tool Changer.

2022-11-10 Thread John Figie
I think I sent a bad link in the previous email. https://photos.app.goo.gl/ADtwHp4KVVaHiU1u8 John Figie On Thu, Nov 10, 2022, 5:04 PM John Figie wrote: > Thanks Andy for your reply. > > So I just finished adding an air line in my shop over to the Clausing NC > and wire

Re: [Emc-users] Clausing NC Progress and Tool Changer.

2022-11-10 Thread John Figie
bring X as far away from the work as possible but have Z return to where it was when the program started? Clausing NC Turret Operation <https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipM1OSFRObrTwCisijYvFew1_9qXWUu_sjys16YV> John Figie On Tue, Nov 8, 2022 at 12:37 PM andy pugh wrote: > On M

Re: [Emc-users] R8 Collets question

2022-11-10 Thread John Figie
cuts for facing. And also a boring head - light cuts again. With all of this stuff to my knowledge I have never had a problem with tool pullout or tool slipping. Regards, John Figie On Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 12:38 PM Matthew Herd wrote: > I’ve had good luck with Maritool hydraulic chu

[Emc-users] Clausing NC Progress and Tool Changer.

2022-11-07 Thread John Figie
a video somewhere. Then I can get to making the splines I need for the Honda XL 175 Kick Start Shaft. Thanks John Figie ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] triggering the mesa card encoder index pulse

2022-11-03 Thread John Figie
Gene said " A 20 volt tool head should run on a 24 volt" I'm pretty sure those 20V or V20 tools are just 18V nominal. At least that is true for Dewalt and Craftsman. John Figie On Thu, Nov 3, 2022, 9:42 AM Sam Sokolik wrote: > I have written some simple hal components that

Re: [Emc-users] where can I get the instant height of axis Z on a mill?, a daa that was zeroed by the homing operation

2022-11-01 Thread John Figie
Can't you just use kinematics to accomplish this? John Figie On Tue, Nov 1, 2022, 9:35 AM gene heskett wrote: > Greetings all; > > I am about to straighten the post of my go704, which is not straight, it > leans and this causes problems > when rigid tapping because the tap if tr

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

2022-10-27 Thread John Figie
like to try this for my part but I will need to finish building my machine first and since my spindle is run from an induction motor I would need some kind of indexing device on the headstock. John Figie On Thu, Oct 27, 2022, 11:53 AM Roland Jollivet wrote: > Maybe this G156 could be implemen

[Emc-users] OT How to make fine splines

2022-10-24 Thread John Figie
this is a good idea? Shaft_Model <https://photos.app.goo.gl/EYmLjw9DaPVWnNhj6> Spline <https://photos.app.goo.gl/1aAY377gQqVcM7q57> John Figie ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] CAM software

2022-10-21 Thread John Figie
Marcus wrote The problem with Fusion 3690 CAD_to_CAM is the additional cost: 1000GBP CAM is included with Fusion 360 additional machining extensions are extra but not needed for most work. John Figie On Fri, Oct 21, 2022, 5:44 PM wrote: > On 2022-10-21 17:07, Viesturs Lācis wr

Re: [Emc-users] CAM software

2022-10-21 Thread John Figie
be customized - which I have made a few tweeks to the ready made LinuxCNC post for my machine and the way i like to use it. The post processor writes the file directly to my LinuxCNC machine. If I need to go back and change something like material to leave to fine tune my part it's quick and easy to do. John

Re: [Emc-users] losing encoder counts

2022-10-06 Thread John Figie
A colleague once told me that the harder a bug is to find then the easier it is to fix. I think there is a lot of truth to that. John Figie On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 12:44 PM Thaddeus Waldner wrote: > > The solution to hard problems are always in the peripheral vision. > > > &

Re: [Emc-users] losing encoder counts

2022-10-02 Thread John Figie
be twice as long. So maybe if you can trigger on a non monotonic position sequence you can capture the event. John Figie On Sun, Oct 2, 2022, 7:49 PM Jon Elson wrote: > On 10/2/22 19:34, John Dammeyer wrote: > > Oh boy does that bring back memories. > > I started with the US D

Re: [Emc-users] Matrix Wiring

2022-07-14 Thread John Figie
How about wire wrap pins. Easy to rewire reliable low cost simple. John Figie On Wed, Jul 13, 2022, 3:33 PM andy pugh wrote: > On Wed, 13 Jul 2022 at 20:20, Chris Albertson > wrote: > > > > Maybe you asked the wrong question. > > > > I use a cheap plu

Re: [Emc-users] Clausing NC Spindle drive belt tension and noise.

2022-07-04 Thread John Figie
John Figie On Mon, Jul 4, 2022 at 9:02 AM gene heskett wrote: > > > Having watched and listened to the movie, I'm of the opinion the tooth > profile of the belt doesn't match the pulleys. Whether that's from wear, or > tooth profile miss-match yet to be determined. I think the

[Emc-users] Clausing NC Spindle drive belt tension and noise

2022-07-03 Thread John Figie
John Figie 3:18 PM (1 hour ago) to emc-users I am back to making slow forward progress on the Clausing NC since putting on hold back in March. The lathe came with the 5HP motor already mounted and I have kept this as is from the previous owner that gave up on the retrofit. The original lathe

[Emc-users] Clausing NC Spindle drive belt tension and noise.

2022-07-03 Thread John Figie
e drive encoder (not mounted at the moment). https://photos.app.goo.gl/hSYW84zZsdnoKdr79 Motor running at approx 1725 RPM https://photos.app.goo.gl/FxjZn6QRmztM1TQk8 John Figie ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.source

Re: [Emc-users] R2E3 retrofit

2022-06-26 Thread John Figie
Sorry wrong link in previous email. https://photos.app.goo.gl/SCAKjGBhPTQm1NKi9 On Sun, Jun 26, 2022, 7:00 AM John Figie wrote: > Here are some pages about removing the motor and head for Series II > interact 2 > > > https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B2fj8HWg0FnN

Re: [Emc-users] R2E3 retrofit

2022-06-26 Thread John Figie
Here are some pages about removing the motor and head for Series II interact 2 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B2fj8HWg0FnNX1hjbGJpbTF0bDg?resourcekey=0-taJjv8naI-blsIgoBgwWEg John Figie On Sun, Jun 26, 2022, 1:11 AM wrote: > On 2022-06-25 18:30, Jon Elson wrote: > > On 6/25

Re: [Emc-users] R2E3 retrofit

2022-06-25 Thread John Figie
pictures I think the mechanical parts of the head R3E3 might be the same once the additional extra cowling is removed? https://photos.app.goo.gl/cR5uNisnwJ8TwrZS8 John Figie On Sat, Jun 25, 2022 at 6:34 PM Jon Elson wrote: > > On 6/25/22 15:56, Jon Elson wrote: > > Hello, all, > &

Re: [Emc-users] pyvcp q?

2022-06-23 Thread John Figie
But Gene, I don't see a link. Don't make me search from my phone. :-) John Figie On Thu, Jun 23, 2022, 10:24 AM gene heskett wrote: > On 6/23/22 09:48, gene heskett wrote: > > I've got my web page started and up again, and since I've been > working on the 6040's gui

Re: [Emc-users] Because I can't seem to finish anything... Nebel lathe conversion.

2022-04-24 Thread John Figie
Looks good. I need to catch up with my Clausing NC retrofit. John Figie On Sun, Apr 24, 2022 at 4:54 PM Sam Sokolik wrote: > > First cuts... > > https://youtu.be/bpqFL3rZKBA > > On Fri, Apr 22, 2022, 3:27 PM Sam Sokolik wrote: > > > Front side of the cross slide

Re: [Emc-users] Controlling DC motors.

2022-04-10 Thread John Figie
I remember a similar model railroad throttle for DC trains published in Model Railroader Magazine called the TAT IV. I was just a kid and tried building one. Back then you could make thing for less than what they cost assembled. My first build was a total failure. A second attempt using a kit that

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

2022-03-24 Thread John Figie
d gearbox in the headstock. When I built my new shop I had 200A service put in. I use Hubble Wireway around the shop so it is easy to add or modify wiring and it keeps things neat. I plan on putting the VFD drive close to the motor and well away from my other linuxCNC controls. Hopefully this will hel

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

2022-03-24 Thread John Figie
drives for the x and z and that seems to be working OK. I am using mesa 7i80 for I/O. Next I need to start putting all the pieces together. The mechanics of the machine seem to be in excellent condition. Probably because the machine has had little use even though it is

[Emc-users] [Network Connected I/O] - (was MachCNC Mach4 teach/record)

2022-02-23 Thread John Figie
I thought this should be a new topic for discussion. I hope I have not messed things up. Previously posted: John Figie: Interesting video and an impressive amount of work done. I have some comments: I think it would be nice if all of the LinuxCNC I/O could be connected using standard ethernet

[Emc-users] [Network Connected I/O] - (was [MachCNC] Mach4 teach/record)

2022-02-23 Thread John Figie
I thought this should be a new topic for discussion. I hope I have not messed things up. Previously posted: John Figie: Interesting video and an impressive amount of work done. I have some comments: I think it would be nice if all of the LinuxCNC I/O could be connected using standard ethernet

Re: [Emc-users] FW: [MachCNC] Mach4 teach/record

2022-02-22 Thread John Figie
in an open system because then the specifications would also be public. It would be nice if there were a simple and free open protocol and if it were based on standard ethernet then it could be long lasting and would be extensible to faster ethernet speeds and IP-6 if needed. John Figie On Tue, Feb 22

Re: [Emc-users] FW: [MachCNC] Mach4 teach/record

2022-02-22 Thread John Figie
of the legacy baggage. To me it would be an interesting project to work on but maybe too much for someone like me to do alone. John Figie On Tue, Feb 22, 2022 at 1:46 PM John Dammeyer wrote: > I wish I had the space to play with one of those... > > > -Original Message- > > Fr

Re: [Emc-users] What Would You Suggest?

2022-02-04 Thread John Figie
On Fri, Feb 4, 2022, 2:55 PM dave engvall wrote: > Hi, > I seem to remember a crank as in crankshaft lashup to drive the table. > Personally I think the hydraulic setup is better but harder to achieve. > The free lunch is hard to find. > Dave > > > Hmm I have a Covel hydraulic automatic surface

Re: [Emc-users] mesa 7i80 configuration

2022-01-28 Thread John Figie
OK So I don't see any documentation for PktUART and it would require a custom bit file. So that is something maybe I could add later in a custom bit file? In the meantime I just need something that actually works that has 3 pwm outputs and 3 encoder inputs. So can you suggest a bit file that I

Re: [Emc-users] mesa 7i80 configuration

2022-01-28 Thread John Figie
> What is the md5 checksum of the bitfile you are using? > > zephyr@Clausing:~/linuxcnc/configs/7i80/7i80/configs/hostmot2$ md5sum 7i80hd_25_2x7i65.bit d3f91185e95027ca93ae00a1334d852d 7i80hd_25_2x7i65.bit But this may be all academic at this point. I think that even if I get the file loaded

Re: [Emc-users] mesa 7i80 configuration

2022-01-28 Thread John Figie
. So now I wonder if for your test you used the bit file downloaded from the mesa website in the 7i80 zip file or did you use a file from some other place? regards, John Figie ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net

Re: [Emc-users] mesa 7i80 configuration

2022-01-27 Thread John Figie
> > 7i80hd_25_2x7i65.bit has 2x BSPI and 16 muxed encoders > > (which would work for testing even if > you don't have muxed interface hardware) > > It sounds like you would want custom formware > > > mesaflash --device 7i80 --addr 10.10.10.10 --write 7i80hd_25_2x7i65.bit it writes and verifies

Re: [Emc-users] mesa 7i80 configuration

2022-01-27 Thread John Figie
ons? That is why I was asking about pin files a few days ago. In order to figure out what these bit files are I have to load them into the card and then read the config out. Are there any configurations that have encoder inputs and BSPI channels? regards, John FIgie _

[Emc-users] mesa 7i80 configuration

2022-01-27 Thread John Figie
) my terminal and hal file look like this: terminal window output and hal file <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L8AxeHAxnYuVpXUoeANMTX58nu6TrZjP/view?usp=sharing> any help will be appreciated regards, John Figie ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc

[Emc-users] BSPI man pages reference in documentation for mesa and hostmot2

2022-01-26 Thread John Figie
sked about this in the past, but now I am really ready to make things work. I have hardware in hand. Regards, John Figie ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] using mesaflash with mesa 7i80

2022-01-23 Thread John Figie
John Figie On Sun, Jan 23, 2022 at 3:47 PM Peter C. Wallace wrote: > > As I suggested before, to avoid possible overlap with common NAT ranges, I > would > setup the RT link to use a 10.10.10.100 IP address on the host and set the > 7I80 > to use its EEPROM addre

[Emc-users] using mesaflash with mesa 7i80

2022-01-23 Thread John Figie
of the box unprogrammed 7i80? Any help will be appreciated. wiresharkpng <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jTugHM5iHXKE-wb0Ij2vrkdyhlMPcVVc/view?usp=sharing> wiresharkfile <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jTugHM5iHXKE-wb0Ij2vrkdyhlMPcVVc/view?usp=sharing>

Re: [Emc-users] rotary table re-engineeering

2022-01-23 Thread John Figie
r gibs, I think that should be easy because the gibs in my cross slides are not tapered. https://photos.app.goo.gl/LKqYyhrobTuNMJir6 John Figie > > ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

[Emc-users] Some questions about configuring network cards and hm2_eth for 7i80

2022-01-22 Thread John Figie
to use? Does it just just look for *any* interface with a matching network address? regards, John Figie ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

[Emc-users] question about mesa hardware .pin files

2022-01-22 Thread John Figie
any files with a .pin extension in any of the stuff I downloaded from mesa http://www.mesanet.com/software/parallel/7i90.zip Am I blind? John Figie ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

[Emc-users] Some questions about configuring network cards and hm2_eth for 7i80

2022-01-22 Thread John Figie
to use? Does it just just look for *any* interface with a matching network address? regards, John Figie ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] motor coolant for water cooled spindles.

2022-01-16 Thread John Figie
years. Now that my shop is bigger I moved the welder to the heated part so technically I don't need antifreeze anymote. The back of the label says it is a low conductivity ethylene glycol base. I use it full strength and it is rated to -37F John Figie On Sun, Jan 16, 2022 at 2:37 PM gene he

Re: [Emc-users] Field Oriented Control (FOC) algorithm for BLDC and Stepper motors.

2022-01-13 Thread John Figie
John Figie Ralph Stirling wrote: > > > Personally, I am more interested in the approach you've been > advocating for years, of having a microcontroller per motor handling > commutation and drive, with the Linuxcnc/Mesa setup sending > step/direction pulses or communi

Re: [Emc-users] ER-32 Collet Wrench

2022-01-12 Thread John Figie
oo.gl/tsmxKytbQapXWjyE9 John Figie On Wed, Jan 12, 2022 at 8:43 AM Todd Zuercher wrote: > I think you can find even cheaper ones on Amazon, the hook style ones are > around $8US, and the same style you linked to can be had for as little as > $11US. All with free shipping with Prime. &

Re: [Emc-users] Spindle positioning.

2021-11-22 Thread John Figie
Maybe I didn't fully answer your question. After the tool drops out. If the button is held the impact driver will just keep spinning like an unloaded impact wrench. John On Mon, Nov 22, 2021, 5:57 PM John Figie wrote: > When the load or unload button is pressed the impact driver first mo

Re: [Emc-users] Spindle positioning.

2021-11-22 Thread John Figie
-std-2-j/ > > What happens with yours if you pressed the unload button for 5 seconds? > Obviously the tool would drop out. But does anything else unscrew or > require manual operations to put back? > > > > -Original Message- > > From: John Figie [mailto:zephyr

Re: [Emc-users] Spindle positioning.

2021-11-22 Thread John Figie
Instead of a drawbar with a hex end you could use the kind with a spline end like the ones that Kurt sells for their power drawbar. My Bridgeport came with a Kurt power drawbar. I have had it since around 2003. Still using the same drawbar. The socket looks kind of like a torx socket - maybe it is

Re: [Emc-users] more dc servo questions

2021-09-28 Thread John Figie
Gene, So It seems like you have verified that the PSU shutdown is not caused by a shoot through current in the H bridge and that is good. Now if the motor is running at 24V and you instantly reverse the power supply, the current going into the motor will not instantly reverse direction because

Re: [Emc-users] VFD Recomendation

2021-09-25 Thread John Figie
Actually the US export regulation is 600 hz. I worked in servo drive development. On Sat, Sep 25, 2021, 8:35 AM Gene Heskett wrote: > On Saturday 25 September 2021 07:53:08 Stuart Stevenson wrote: > > > No idea if the following is true but the source was knowledgeable. > > > > years ago I was

Re: [Emc-users] more dc servo questions

2021-09-22 Thread John Figie
John Figie But if it overshoots the > commanded position and goes into reverse to bring the motor back by more > than a 1 or 2 % drive while the motor is still coasting fwd, it will > crowbar the psu, getting it hot instantly, causeing the psu to do a shut > down until it has coole

Re: [Emc-users] more dc servo questions

2021-09-22 Thread John Figie
to use reverse to stop as the motor > >> seems to be a near short circuit then, crowbarring the power supply, > How do you prevent the PWM from reversing the voltage on the motor? Is the motor driven from a PWM in only one polarity? How is the PWM and the switches arranged? Regards, John Figie ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] DC Servo issues

2021-09-19 Thread John Figie
John Figie On Sun, Sep 19, 2021 at 2:07 PM John Dammeyer wrote: > > > That's the question. One possibility to try is to grab 110VAC line > voltage. Put a bridge and caps on it and drive that motor with more than > the 105VDC power supply. I'll have to check if my transi

Re: [Emc-users] Heidenhain IBV 610 troubles

2021-09-19 Thread John Figie
John Figie I forgot to post more details about the Hedenhain TNC 151 interpolator. > http://machineability.com/Bridgeport_series_II.html > > On the other hand my Bridgeport series II Interact conversion which had a > Heidenhain TNC seemed to have some comparators and logic to do >

Re: [Emc-users] Heidenhain IBV 610 troubles

2021-09-19 Thread John Figie
degrees, fairly easy to do with comparators. Regards, John Figie On Sun, Sep 19, 2021 at 11:25 AM Eric Keller wrote: > I don't think that's true that they have to be compliments. There probably > is a way to adjust the levels like I mentioned in my previous email. Is the > manual onlin

Re: [Emc-users] SPI sub-driver for hostmot2

2021-09-14 Thread John Figie
On Tue, Sep 14, 2021, 3:44 PM Gene Heskett wrote: > On Tuesday 14 September 2021 15:36:49 John Figie wrote: > > > So I am still curious if connecting some device to a Mesa Anything I/O > > board such as the 7I80 using SPI is easy or difficult to do. > > > >

Re: [Emc-users] Suggestions for a retrofit.

2021-09-14 Thread John Figie
of these STMBLs unless someone is selling the PCBs and other parts. Did you build your own STMBLs? The STMBL looks pretty nice and it looks like a lot of effort has gone into it. Regards, John Figie On Mon, Sep 13, 2021 at 6:09 PM John Dammeyer wrote: > Hi John, > Yes, I use st

[Emc-users] SPI sub-driver for hostmot2

2021-09-14 Thread John Figie
s over is limited, but on the other hand it is a pretty simple interface and the data rates can easily be 10Mbits/sec if limited to short distances like 10 - 20 cm. Regards, John Figie ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net

Re: [Emc-users] Suggestions for a retrofit.

2021-09-13 Thread John Figie
at caused > a bit of panic. But it's an open source project that can use step/dir or > smart serial from the MESA boards. > > https://github.com/rene-dev/stmbl > > John Dammeyer > > > -Original Message- > > From: John Figie [mailto:zephyr9...@gmail.com] > >

Re: [Emc-users] Suggestions for a retrofit.

2021-09-13 Thread John Figie
My reason for wanting Ethernet is I do not have to have my LinuxCNC PC on or embedded in my machine, it can be several meters away mounted where it won't be subject to heat and vibration. In addition with only one interface, a PC upgrade or repair / swap is easy. Regards, John Figie On Sun, No

Re: [Emc-users] Machine safety, Emergency stop <-> Normal stop

2021-08-10 Thread John Figie
the drive to incorporate more advanced stopping and monitoring safety functions for the axis. John Figie On Mon, Aug 9, 2021, 11:49 AM Nicklas SB Karlsson wrote: > Reading about emergency stop relays/contactors use to have an extra > normally closed contactor. If I got right this contactor may b

Re: [Emc-users] Something went wrong.

2021-08-03 Thread John Figie
Speaking of backlash. My tiered old Bridgeport has about 0.002" of backlash in the ballscrews. So if circular interpolation is used there is a small bump at each 90 degrees of the circle. But if I make the finish pass first clockwise and then repeat counter clockwise the imperfections are much

Re: [Emc-users] electrical inspection pain

2021-07-28 Thread John Figie
or approved and those things are also marked as "not for sale". UL approval does not come until the final design is tested and made ready for sale. John Figie On Wed, Jul 28, 2021 at 4:24 PM John Figie wrote: > My electrical inspector (in WI) never looked at my LinuxCNC machi

Re: [Emc-users] electrical inspection pain

2021-07-28 Thread John Figie
t rid" of the machine because it was too expensive to get it approved. John Figie On Wed, Jul 28, 2021 at 2:17 PM Ralph Stirling < ralph.stirl...@wallawalla.edu> wrote: > I'm in a bind now. I just had the electrical wiring I put > into my garage shop inspected. The WA state inspector

Re: [Emc-users] Power Tapping

2021-07-07 Thread John Figie
Maybe drill your hole oversize for the first test run so it doesn't have to cut much. John Figie On Wed, Jul 7, 2021 at 5:09 PM John Dammeyer wrote: > As I get closer to being able to try power tapping I'm wondering if this > sort of tap is suitable? > https://www.amazon.ca/g

Re: [Emc-users] Question Regarding Selective Assignments in HAL

2020-12-12 Thread John Figie
I think a multiplexer will do what you want. http://linuxcnc.org/docs/2.8/html/man/man9/mux2.9.html On Sat, Dec 12, 2020, 8:15 AM Matthew Herd wrote: > Hi All, > > I’m sure there’s a simple answer for my question, but I haven’t been able > to figure it out. Currently the configuration for

Re: [Emc-users] Suggestions for a retrofit.

2020-11-27 Thread John Figie
d progress if my retrofit. Regards, John Figie On Wed, Nov 25, 2020 at 11:31 AM Les Newell wrote: > I have used both and personally prefer a single torque loop. My lathe > runs a 7i80 in torque mode. The router uses velocity mode analog Bosch > drives with tachos. The mill runs Yaska

Re: [Emc-users] Suggestions for a retrofit.

2020-11-24 Thread John Figie
then just a single control loop instead of the typical nested Position and Velocity loops that one would have with a velocity mode drive using velocity feedback to the drive and position feedback for LinuxCNCs position loop? Regards, John Figie On Tue, Nov 24, 2020 at 5:07 PM andy pugh wrote: > O

Re: [Emc-users] Suggestions for a retrofit.

2020-11-24 Thread John Figie
ing. The DC spindle motor and variable speed (mechanical) drive has been replaced with a 5 Hp 3 phase induction motor. The lathe also has a 3 speed gear box incorporated into the headstock. John Figie On Tue, Nov 24, 2020 at 5:07 PM andy pugh wrote: > On Tue, 24 Nov 2020 at 20:25, John Figie wrote: >

[Emc-users] Suggestions for a retrofit.

2020-11-24 Thread John Figie
ing an EMC-Fest in 2008 in Galesburg IL. Suggestions on Mesa + some kind of Servo Drive are welcome. I can build stuff, I just don't want the project to be too big:-) Regards John Figie ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.source

Re: [Emc-users] PC Wont Boot Debian 10

2020-10-27 Thread John Figie
given by my router Then run # apt install firmware-amd-graphics Reboot and life is good now :-) Thanks for your help, I know I will be needing more help in the future. Regards, John Figie On Tue, Oct 27, 2020 at 7:07 AM Leonardo Marsaglia wrote: > By the way. I had that video card prob

Re: [Emc-users] PC Wont Boot Debian 10

2020-10-27 Thread John Figie
what I did is get a cheap/simple/used graphics card that will work, and > got rid of the one that didn't play well. In your case that'd mean > disabling the onboard graphics. > > > hope that helps > > > Ron > > > On 10/26/20 7:15 PM, John Figie wrote: > &g

Re: [Emc-users] PC Wont Boot Debian 10

2020-10-26 Thread John Figie
I forgot to add a subject John Figie On Mon, Oct 26, 2020 at 8:18 PM John Figie wrote: > Dear LinuxCNC users > > I started a project about 6 years ago that was delayed because of several > personal issues. I am now ready to begin putting together a computer that I > want to

[Emc-users] (no subject)

2020-10-26 Thread John Figie
with my working Debian 8 system then the new computer boots normally to the debian 8 GNOME desktop. If anyone can give me some hints or ideas to try I will appreciate your help and kindness. John Figie ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] where can I find

2020-02-26 Thread John Figie
I have an Albrecht 0 - 1/8 capacity chuck on my Micro Drill press. It will accurately hold a #80 drill and works well. But, not a cheap chuck. John Figie On Wed, Feb 26, 2020, 2:12 PM Gene Heskett wrote: > On Wednesday 26 February 2020 14:19:40 andy pugh wrote: > > > On Wed, 26 Fe

Re: [Emc-users] Gnome v Patent Troll

2019-11-25 Thread John Figie
I did not trust the link initially either so I went directly to gnome.org and fond the same information that Andy provided. I believe this to be trustworthy information. John Figie On Mon, Nov 25, 2019 at 7:05 AM andy pugh wrote: > On Mon, 25 Nov 2019 at 12:52, Gene Heskett wrote: >

Re: [Emc-users] Gnome v Patent Troll

2019-11-25 Thread John Figie
Andy Thanks for sharing this. I also helped! John Figie On Mon, Nov 25, 2019, 6:21 AM andy pugh wrote: > Gnome are being sued by a patent troll: > https://insight.rpxcorp.com/litigation_documents/13472237 > > Gnome are trying to raise funds to fight this: > > https://www.g

Re: [Emc-users] Fusion360 gcode= "Radius to end arc differs from radius start"

2019-01-15 Thread John Figie
cuts. For instance, a 1% displacement ." Sincerely, John Figie On Tue, Jan 15, 2019, 6:39 AM John Figie Fusion 360 has a post processor setting to use radius arcs instead of i j > k. Radius arcs is not the default for linuxcnc post. I have been using > Fusion with the default i j k a

Re: [Emc-users] Fusion360 gcode= "Radius to end arc differs from radius start"

2019-01-15 Thread John Figie
Fusion 360 has a post processor setting to use radius arcs instead of i j k. Radius arcs is not the default for linuxcnc post. I have been using Fusion with the default i j k arcs and have had no issues so far. John Figie On Mon, Jan 14, 2019, 11:36 AM Jon Elson On 01/14/2019 10:53 AM, dan

Re: [Emc-users] OT: motor usage

2018-10-03 Thread John Figie
Baldor will not reply. Rockwell bought Reliance in the 90s. The electrocraft products became Rockwell Automation Products (Allen Bradley) Later Rockwell sold Reliance to Baldor but kept the Electrocraft stuff. John Figie On Wed, Oct 3, 2018, 10:06 AM Roland Jollivet wrote: > Tha

Re: [Emc-users] OT: motor usage

2018-10-03 Thread John Figie
Back EMF is a problem. You may need a much higher voltage like as much as 10 X to get 10X higher speed unless the drive can do field weakening. But with a PM motor you cant field weaken much - you are fighting the PMs field. I think only around 20% might be practical. John Figie On Wed, Oct 3

Re: [Emc-users] Faro Arm

2018-08-17 Thread John Figie
like quite a project. Would probably have to disassemble a joint to see the encoder. John Figie On Fri, Aug 17, 2018, 6:28 AM andy pugh wrote: > On 17 August 2018 at 12:11, John Figie wrote: > > > I live about 1.5 hours from Madison. I had to look up what a Faro arm is. > > It

Re: [Emc-users] Faro Arm

2018-08-17 Thread John Figie
robe a few years ago to copy a gun stock for a friend. Then milled some copies out of walnut. I am interested in finding what you want for it. John Figie On Fri, Aug 17, 2018, 5:07 AM Andrew wrote: > 2018-08-17 12:41 GMT+03:00 andy pugh: > > > My plan was to reverse-engineer the enc

Re: [Emc-users] arcgenm18.py or lcnc's math or my brain has blown a fuse

2018-04-06 Thread John Figie
ammed a g3 in a while. It looks to me like the end point and center are the same. G3 X-0. Y-0.0600 I-0. J-0.0300 ? John Figie On Fri, Apr 6, 2018, 3:03 PM Gene Heskett <ghesk...@shentel.net> wrote: > Greetings; > > Trying to cut a short trench in the "tap hat"

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