Re: [Emc-users] Manual Mill Setup Question

2015-01-17 Thread Kirk Wallace
app that does nothing but display the position and interface to the VFD? -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- New Year. New Location. New Benefits. New Data

Re: [Emc-users] MA860H Stepper Driver

2015-01-16 Thread Kirk Wallace
interlocked with the drive power so the drive is turned off well before the connector breaks output contact. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- New Year. New Location

Re: [Emc-users] MA860H Stepper Driver

2015-01-16 Thread Kirk Wallace
On 01/16/2015 08:52 AM, Kirk Wallace wrote: On 01/15/2015 11:32 PM, Marius Liebenberg wrote: ... snip I did break one drive when I unplugged the motor while the drive was still under power. There was some chatter on the CNCzone/Tormach forum recently about unplugging a fourth axis

Re: [Emc-users] MA860H Stepper Driver

2015-01-16 Thread Kirk Wallace
directly from China suppliers. Dave When I ordered my drive I knew how long it might take to ship, but 2.5 weeks is still a long time to wait. On 1/15/2015 9:40 PM, Kirk Wallace wrote: I just received one of these (2.5 weeks from China) as a possible replacement for my unipolar driver

[Emc-users] MA860H Stepper Driver

2015-01-15 Thread Kirk Wallace
thing that comes to mind. I looks like there is no overload protection, such as a power input fuse or breaker. It would seem prudent to add a fuse. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45

Re: [Emc-users] 3 phase washing machine motor

2015-01-09 Thread Kirk Wallace
On 01/09/2015 09:56 AM, andy pugh wrote: On 9 January 2015 at 17:48, Kirk Wallace kwall...@wallacecompany.com wrote: Oops, I missed the exclusive nature of the link. I really wished that people would _not_ use free services. The pictures are on Picasa, but Google auto-redirect to Google

Re: [Emc-users] 3 phase washing machine motor

2015-01-09 Thread Kirk Wallace
to the user or those around them. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Dive into the World of Parallel Programming! The Go Parallel Website, sponsored by Intel

Re: [Emc-users] 3 phase washing machine motor

2014-12-24 Thread Kirk Wallace
=108164504656404380542 https://plus.google.com/photos/108164504656404380542/albums/5747722155741347649/6047572913175439346?pid=6047572913175439346oid=108164504656404380542 I saw this while I was there: https://plus.google.com/photos/108164504656404380542/albums/5951817748876519665 -- Kirk Wallace http

Re: [Emc-users] Modbus

2014-12-19 Thread Kirk Wallace
no opinion. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Download BIRT iHub F-Type - The Free Enterprise-Grade BIRT Server from Actuate! Instantly Supercharge Your

Re: [Emc-users] Using washing machine motor

2014-12-18 Thread Kirk Wallace
://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/wash_motor/wash_motor_side.jpg http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/wash_motor/wash_motor_plate.jpg -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45

Re: [Emc-users] Lathe/turning CAM solutions

2014-12-13 Thread Kirk Wallace
/index.php/english/forum/31-cad-cam/1650-gcodetools-inkscapes-cam-extension See links under Using LinuxCNC: http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl http://hackaday.com/2013/10/12/cnc-software-toolchain-using-only-open-source-software-2/ -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http

Re: [Emc-users] 4 axis simulation

2014-12-08 Thread Kirk Wallace
0x4000 // always logged #define EMC_DEBUG_ALL 0x7FFF /* it's an int for %i to work */ // debug prefix flags #define LOG_TIME 1 #define LOG_PROCESSID 2 #define LOG_FILENAME 4 // and line -- Kirk Wallace http

[Emc-users] Cameras

2014-12-07 Thread Kirk Wallace
are generally not very good for machine vision. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Download BIRT iHub F-Type - The Free Enterprise-Grade BIRT Server from Actuate

Re: [Emc-users] WJ200 driver on 2.6

2014-12-02 Thread Kirk Wallace
and a jumper on serial port pin 2 and 3. Set minicom for software handshake. Then anything you type should echo back to your terminal display. That's what comes to mind so far. You probably need to run down the permission issue to run the component as a normal user. -- Kirk Wallace http

Re: [Emc-users] WJ200 driver on 2.6

2014-12-02 Thread Kirk Wallace
of the registers listed. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Download BIRT iHub F-Type - The Free Enterprise-Grade BIRT Server from Actuate! Instantly Supercharge Your

Re: [Emc-users] Tired of spending the entire day at the troubleshooting bench?

2014-12-01 Thread Kirk Wallace
is of the Glade layout, so looks a little funky) -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Download BIRT iHub F-Type - The Free Enterprise-Grade BIRT Server from Actuate! Instantly

Re: [Emc-users] gs2_vfd Hal component

2014-12-01 Thread Kirk Wallace
? It has been a while since I have played with this, so I'm a bit rusty. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Download BIRT iHub F-Type - The Free Enterprise-Grade

Re: [Emc-users] gs2_vfd Hal component

2014-11-30 Thread Kirk Wallace
it going. Please, let us know how you are progressing. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Download BIRT iHub F-Type - The Free Enterprise-Grade BIRT Server from

Re: [Emc-users] Notes on PWM and FETs

2014-11-29 Thread Kirk Wallace
and torque control -- but, what current? Peak current seems important to prevent blowing out components. Average current is needed for motor load and driver over-heating. I guess I'll find out as I go. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45

Re: [Emc-users] Lathe spindle bearing problems

2014-11-29 Thread Kirk Wallace
in.) on a side. The inner radial clearances should be between 0.380 mm (0.0149 in.) and 0.190 mm (0.0075 in.). ... -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Download BIRT iHub

Re: [Emc-users] Lathe spindle bearing problems

2014-11-28 Thread Kirk Wallace
. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Download BIRT iHub F-Type - The Free Enterprise-Grade BIRT Server from Actuate! Instantly Supercharge Your Business

Re: [Emc-users] Lathe spindle bearing problems

2014-11-28 Thread Kirk Wallace
On 11/28/2014 07:59 AM, andy pugh wrote: On 28 November 2014 at 15:50, Kirk Wallace kwall...@wallacecompany.com wrote: In my opinion, grease should not be a first choice. Oil can lubricate just as well or better, and carries away heat and dirt Oil will fall out. These bearings are mounted

[Emc-users] Notes on PWM and FETs

2014-11-28 Thread Kirk Wallace
Here is the start of my notes on playing with PWM and FETS. http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/LinuxCNC/pwm_fet/pwm_fet.html -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45

Re: [Emc-users] Notes on PWM and FETs

2014-11-28 Thread Kirk Wallace
with a decent electronic parts bin can touch some important bits of LinuxCNC in short order. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Download BIRT iHub F-Type

Re: [Emc-users] Notes on PWM and FETs

2014-11-28 Thread Kirk Wallace
On 11/28/2014 09:29 AM, Kirk Wallace wrote: Here is the start of my notes on playing with PWM and FETS. http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/LinuxCNC/pwm_fet/pwm_fet.html I posted my second circuit at the link above. JK, I used your comment about using the gate resistor to adjust

Re: [Emc-users] Notes on PWM and FETs

2014-11-28 Thread Kirk Wallace
hoping to try running the motor at full voltage, 90 Volts, but I'll need to order new FETS and diodes for that. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Download

Re: [Emc-users] EMC communication problem then motor start

2014-11-27 Thread Kirk Wallace
is the nature of the signal? (driver and input) What is the nature of the wire? (impedance, configuration, termination, filtering) What is the nature of the noise environment? (suppression, shielding) What method best addresses the above? (which industrial standard) -- Kirk Wallace http

Re: [Emc-users] Lathe spindle bearing problems

2014-11-27 Thread Kirk Wallace
doesn't get oiled. I added a pump: http://www.wallacecompany.com/cnc_lathe/00053-1a.jpg http://www.wallacecompany.com/cnc_lathe/00054-1a.jpg -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45

[Emc-users] BLDC Comp

2014-11-26 Thread Kirk Wallace
? -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Download BIRT iHub F-Type - The Free Enterprise-Grade BIRT Server from Actuate! Instantly Supercharge Your Business Reports

Re: [Emc-users] BLDC Comp

2014-11-26 Thread Kirk Wallace
On 11/26/2014 08:51 AM, andy pugh wrote: On 26 November 2014 at 16:38, Kirk Wallace kwall...@wallacecompany.com wrote: is there an option that tells bldc to output the pwm directly? No. I did consider adding a base-thread function that did phase-locked PWM but decided

[Emc-users] NASA's 3D Printer

2014-11-26 Thread Kirk Wallace
http://www.nasa.gov/content/international-space-station-s-3-d-printer/#.VHYN4dewfiE What, no bust of Yoda? -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Download BIRT

Re: [Emc-users] Motor Resolvers

2014-11-23 Thread Kirk Wallace
to watching your progress. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Download BIRT iHub F-Type - The Free Enterprise-Grade BIRT Server from Actuate! Instantly Supercharge

Re: [Emc-users] Motor Resolvers

2014-11-22 Thread Kirk Wallace
: http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?Bridges_-_Half%2C_Full%2C_Three_Phase which has been added to, but could use some updating. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45

Re: [Emc-users] Motor Resolvers

2014-11-20 Thread Kirk Wallace
. Maybe there are too many options. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Download BIRT iHub F-Type - The Free Enterprise-Grade BIRT Server from Actuate

[Emc-users] Motor Resolvers

2014-11-18 Thread Kirk Wallace
Andy, it has been a few years since this page changed: http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?ResolverToQuadratureConverter How well is this working? I'm looking at getting some BLDC motors with resolvers for commutation. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http

Re: [Emc-users] Motor Resolvers

2014-11-18 Thread Kirk Wallace
On 11/18/2014 08:43 AM, andy pugh wrote: On 18 November 2014 16:31, Kirk Wallace kwall...@wallacecompany.com wrote: Andy, it has been a few years since this page changed: http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?ResolverToQuadratureConverter How well is this working? I'm looking at getting

Re: [Emc-users] Motor Resolvers

2014-11-18 Thread Kirk Wallace
up. I need to rig up a board on my bench and scope out what's going on. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Download BIRT iHub F-Type - The Free Enterprise

Re: [Emc-users] Question re using magnetics for work holding

2014-11-12 Thread Kirk Wallace
fields. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Comprehensive Server Monitoring with Site24x7. Monitor 10 servers for $9/Month. Get alerted through email, SMS

Re: [Emc-users] Unable to get Nvidia Graphic Card working with nvidia drivers .

2014-11-07 Thread Kirk Wallace
unloaded in case you have trouble putting things back the way they where. Hopefully, someone that knows better will correct any above misinformation. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45

Re: [Emc-users] A beginners question about E-Stop and Charge Pumps

2014-11-07 Thread Kirk Wallace
/sep01/sep01.html http://www.electrical4u.com/induction-motor-braking/ There should be a version for router motors. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45

[Emc-users] Off Topic: Shop Lighting

2014-11-07 Thread Kirk Wallace
This looks interesting, but I have no idea how well these dimmable T8 LEDs work. http://www.ebay.com/itm/121227773225 another option is to use a bunch of E26 screw base bulbs which are getting fairly cheap these days. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http

Re: [Emc-users] New refit

2014-11-06 Thread Kirk Wallace
with. Just a thought. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net

Re: [Emc-users] The Warm Glow of Mach 3

2014-10-31 Thread Kirk Wallace
than close by on the ground. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users

[Emc-users] Shizouka Mill

2014-10-31 Thread Kirk Wallace
://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/2SB1383/2SB1383-ND/3929429 (hFE = 2000, one high side, one low side) Although, I really don't want to put much more effort into these old drives. Plus the circuit traces are pulling up when I remove the old parts. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com

Re: [Emc-users] Shizouka Mill

2014-10-31 Thread Kirk Wallace
On 10/31/2014 09:53 AM, Kirk Wallace wrote: In case anyone might be interested, I mentioned on IRC some issues I had with a blown out unipolar drive: BTW, the tool arm also stopped working. I thought the 4-way valve here was the problem: http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/Shizuoka

Re: [Emc-users] Shizouka Mill

2014-10-31 Thread Kirk Wallace
old. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https

Re: [Emc-users] Lathe conversion with Mesa 5i25 / 7i76

2014-10-30 Thread Kirk Wallace
http://theroadtothehorizon.net/photo/Google%20-%20don%27t%20be%20evil.jpg On 10/30/2014 09:24 AM, Dave Cole wrote: Google is like the Borg you will be assimilated resistance is futile. ;-) -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com

[Emc-users] The Warm Glow of Mach 3

2014-10-29 Thread Kirk Wallace
-- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https

Re: [Emc-users] Error on startup Lcnc

2014-10-29 Thread Kirk Wallace
changing slots changes where PCI assigns where the card's base and extended address space? -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45

Re: [Emc-users] Error on startup Lcnc

2014-10-28 Thread Kirk Wallace
Operation not permitted ... snip A wild guess might be that the PPMC board is not powered up or not connected? There is a Pico diagnostic program you might try. http://pico-systems.com/codes/univpwmdiags.tgz -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com

Re: [Emc-users] Numeric entry with touchscreen and Glade

2014-10-27 Thread Kirk Wallace
used for your entry might shed light on your loop. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc

Re: [Emc-users] Versa

2014-10-26 Thread Kirk Wallace
On 10/25/2014 08:33 PM, Kirk Wallace wrote: On 10/25/2014 08:14 PM, Kirk Wallace wrote: On 10/25/2014 07:12 PM, TJoseph Powderly wrote: On 10/25/2014 09:05 PM, Ed wrote: On 10/25/2014 07:29 PM, Kirk Wallace wrote: ... snip[ Thank you Ed and Tom. I'll post pictures and dimensions tomorrow

Re: [Emc-users] Versa

2014-10-26 Thread Kirk Wallace
On 10/26/2014 11:04 AM, Kirk Wallace wrote: On 10/25/2014 08:33 PM, Kirk Wallace wrote: On 10/25/2014 08:14 PM, Kirk Wallace wrote: On 10/25/2014 07:12 PM, TJoseph Powderly wrote: On 10/25/2014 09:05 PM, Ed wrote: On 10/25/2014 07:29 PM, Kirk Wallace wrote: ... snip[ Thank you Ed and Tom

[Emc-users] Versa

2014-10-25 Thread Kirk Wallace
haven't been able to find the u-ring seals that are on the ends of the shuttle. Like this: http://www.theoringstore.com/index.php?main_page=indexcPath=172_997_1011 Has anyone worked on these and knows which part to get? Thank you. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http

Re: [Emc-users] Versa

2014-10-25 Thread Kirk Wallace
On 10/25/2014 07:12 PM, TJoseph Powderly wrote: On 10/25/2014 09:05 PM, Ed wrote: On 10/25/2014 07:29 PM, Kirk Wallace wrote: My Shizuoka mill has a pneumatic valve block with a Versa valve (for the tool arm in/out) that looks just like this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/161456516453

Re: [Emc-users] Versa

2014-10-25 Thread Kirk Wallace
On 10/25/2014 08:14 PM, Kirk Wallace wrote: On 10/25/2014 07:12 PM, TJoseph Powderly wrote: On 10/25/2014 09:05 PM, Ed wrote: On 10/25/2014 07:29 PM, Kirk Wallace wrote: My Shizuoka mill has a pneumatic valve block with a Versa valve (for the tool arm in/out) that looks just like this one

Re: [Emc-users] Toolchanging (was Mach3 to LinuxCNC)

2014-10-24 Thread Kirk Wallace
, servo motors are available with magnetic release brakes built in. The Tormach mills use them on the Z axis. If the power goes out, e-stop trips, or watchdog barks, the machine stops instantly. The magnetic engage clutches are handy too. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop

Re: [Emc-users] part 2 - Mach3 to LinuxCNC

2014-10-22 Thread Kirk Wallace
On 10/22/2014 08:24 AM, Charles Buckley wrote: ... snip You want people to adopt LinuxCNC? You have to tie it to a new machine that is cutting edge, then bill it as open source. Right now, Instructables is ... snip Hows about: http://www.tormach.com/product_lathe.html -- Kirk Wallace http

[Emc-users] gvcpDRO

2014-10-22 Thread Kirk Wallace
In case anyone might be interested, I posted my latest manual mill DRO updates: http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/LinuxCNC/gvcpDRO/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/LinuxCNC/ The -2 version has a velocity display feature. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com

Re: [Emc-users] gvcpDRO

2014-10-22 Thread Kirk Wallace
/itm/251681642709 which would also work well when you upgrade from a manual DRO to CNC. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45

Re: [Emc-users] gvcpDRO

2014-10-22 Thread Kirk Wallace
to John's page a lot: http://gnipsel.com/linuxcnc/gui/index.html -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- ___ Emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] gvcpDRO

2014-10-22 Thread Kirk Wallace
On 10/22/2014 01:58 PM, Kirk Wallace wrote: On 10/22/2014 01:02 PM, Stephen Dubovsky wrote: Looks really nice Kirk. I have a manual lathe that I have scales for but haven't bought a display device yet. Thank you. I'm still trying to figure our how to set background colors to make the axis

Re: [Emc-users] How to machine....

2014-10-21 Thread Kirk Wallace
done back in the day, which is much easier now. This set up would be how Helical couplers are slotted: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupling#Beam -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45

Re: [Emc-users] How to machine....

2014-10-21 Thread Kirk Wallace
On 10/21/2014 08:52 AM, Kirk Wallace wrote: On 10/20/2014 02:47 PM, andy pugh wrote: In the end, I deicded to do it like this: http://youtu.be/86MN3CN7Aiw The attached is my next guess on how to machine the clutch with a horizontal mill. The rotary axis would need to be geared

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Pogo Pins

2014-10-17 Thread Kirk Wallace
, and the subject matter of my posts. I'm assuming that he is using spring-loaded test probes because he is making a test fixture, or something similar where the connection is temporary. And so, together, we offer a greater wealth of options. Erik -- Kirk Wallace http

[Emc-users] OT: Pogo Pins

2014-10-15 Thread Kirk Wallace
/Screenshot_pogo1.png I recall some connectors used to connect board to board, where header pins from the bottom board pass through the bottom of the top board and into a connector on top. Does anyone have a link to such connectors? -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Pogo Pins

2014-10-15 Thread Kirk Wallace
. The example pin beds I have found on the Net have used vero(?) boards which have .1 spacing, but the spacing I need is 5mm and .15 and I don't have time to make up a custom PC board. The sockets seem to have a ring and step I can use instead of fixing with solder. -- Kirk Wallace http

Re: [Emc-users] How to machine....

2014-10-13 Thread Kirk Wallace
with an end mill or slitting saw. Visual aid attached. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Comprehensive Server Monitoring with Site24x7. Monitor 10 servers for $9

Re: [Emc-users] Oscilloscope + logic analyzer (PC based)

2014-10-09 Thread Kirk Wallace
On 10/09/2014 06:14 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: ... snip old biker with many sets of worn out Dunlaps on my resume, I was hoping to see the Ner-a-Car in action. Cheers, Gene Heskett https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpHFVzwwZWs -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http

Re: [Emc-users] some small progress

2014-09-20 Thread Kirk Wallace
file I'm working on. I also get strange sticky scrolling every once in a while. I'd prefer to not use a wheel mouse. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45

Re: [Emc-users] brushless motor coil winder

2014-09-19 Thread Kirk Wallace
familiar with use a few turns of very thick wire and would be a bear to wind mechanically. There may be a way to wind a coil off the core then install it to the stator leg, but this not ideal. Maybe form C shapes and weld them into a coil after they are installed? -- Kirk Wallace http

Re: [Emc-users] Tsudokoma 4th Axis Rotary Table

2014-09-17 Thread Kirk Wallace
://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-MNy6-QanI If you post the information on the motor's data plate, you might get a reply on whether there is something available to drive it. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45

Re: [Emc-users] Hey Gene! Still looking for a pocket O'scope?

2014-09-17 Thread Kirk Wallace
, and one wouldn't have something valuable such as a wrist wired to the probes. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Want excitement? Manually upgrade your

Re: [Emc-users] Hey Gene! Still looking for a pocket O'scope?

2014-09-17 Thread Kirk Wallace
On 09/17/2014 11:22 AM, John Kasunich wrote: Kirk Wallace wrote: An oscilloscope app for Google Glass might save on squinting, and one wouldn't have something valuable such as a wrist wired to the probes. Not my valuable wrist, just my worthless head :-) Oops, I meant an editorial one's

Re: [Emc-users] Tsudokoma 4th Axis Rotary Table

2014-09-16 Thread Kirk Wallace
://www.komaprecision.com/2013%20Literature/Rotary%20Tables/Tsudakoma%20Rotary%20Tables%2013,0%20LoRez%20Save.pdf Posting pictures of the insides of the unit might help too. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45

[Emc-users] 3D in Space

2014-09-12 Thread Kirk Wallace
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/news/3D_in_space/#.VAdqQfldU1I -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Want excitement? Manually upgrade your

[Emc-users] Fwd: Modbus description language and compiler

2014-09-12 Thread Kirk Wallace
I forwarded this in case someone might be interested. Original Message Subject: Modbus description language and compiler Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 16:01:30 -0400 From: James Nutaro nut...@gmail.com Reply-To: libmod...@googlegroups.com To: libmod...@googlegroups.com CC:

[Emc-users] OT: Mill Vise Advise

2014-07-20 Thread Kirk Wallace
grinder, so I may need to send the grinding out a fair distance. My guess is shipping would cost too much. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Want fast

[Emc-users] OT: Anyone Have Code to Print This?

2014-07-17 Thread Kirk Wallace
http://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/14-179_rs_25_installation_0.jpg http://www.nasa.gov/press/2014/july/nasa-begins-engine-test-project-for-space-launch-system-rocket/ -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45

Re: [Emc-users] Spindle encoder on 7i76

2014-07-15 Thread Kirk Wallace
One more: http://members.shaw.ca/SWSTUFF/spindle-encoder.html http://members.shaw.ca/SWSTUFF/index.htm On 07/15/2014 07:19 AM, Kirk Wallace wrote: On 07/15/2014 06:44 AM, Marius Liebenberg wrote: On 2014-07-15 14:00, andy pugh wrote: On 15 July 2014 10:44, Marius Liebenberg mar

Re: [Emc-users] .pit file extension

2014-06-12 Thread Kirk Wallace
://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Ghex gHex should be in your software Synaptic package manager. This might give you an idea on what is inside the file. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45

Re: [Emc-users] Serial hal

2014-06-11 Thread Kirk Wallace
upon to initiate an E-stop if an unsafe condition occurs. A watchdog signal may be used to monitor these smart bits and initiate an E-stop if any smart bits become dumb. There may be other important E-stop issues I have not covered here. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com

Re: [Emc-users] Serial port

2014-06-09 Thread Kirk Wallace
adapters are common. LinuxCNC supports Modbus in ClassicLadder or with Python and LibModbus. Modbus is designed for machine control and is common on VFDs and with microcontrollers. Search the LinuxCNC wiki for Modbus for more information. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop

[Emc-users] Shaper

2014-06-06 Thread Kirk Wallace
Just in case someone on the right coast needs a shaper: http://www.ebay.com/itm/321419575694 -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Learn Graph Databases

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Bandsaw Blades

2014-06-05 Thread Kirk Wallace
before the blade will get any serious testing. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Learn Graph Databases - Download FREE O'Reilly Book Graph Databases

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Bandsaw Blades

2014-06-01 Thread Kirk Wallace
On 05/31/2014 09:55 AM, Kirk Wallace wrote: I haven't bought bandsaw blades for many years so I don't have a known good source. Does anyone have a favorite source for 93 x .032 x 3/4 steel cutting blades? Thanks for the replies Pete, Dave, and John. I'm going to give this blade a try: http

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Bandsaw Blades

2014-06-01 Thread Kirk Wallace
is any good soon enough. I only ordered one in a medium pitch. I'm hoping it doesn't take too many blades to find one I like. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45

[Emc-users] OT: Bandsaw Blades

2014-05-31 Thread Kirk Wallace
I haven't bought bandsaw blades for many years so I don't have a known good source. Does anyone have a favorite source for 93 x .032 x 3/4 steel cutting blades? -- Kirk Wallace -- Time is money. Stop wasting it! Get

Re: [Emc-users] G76 docs need a better explanation

2014-05-21 Thread Kirk Wallace
. The source code looks like this: depth = full_dia_depth + cut_increment * pow(++pass, 1.0/degression); Making J as large as you can really reduces the number of passes. Changing the value of I should not have any affect on the number of passes. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop

Re: [Emc-users] G76 docs need a better explanation

2014-05-21 Thread Kirk Wallace
in aluminum. One needs to take off enough material to get the tool below the surface. This should give five to three passes before any spring passes which I would not bother doing. Otherwise, I'd use a tool post grinder with many passes. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com

[Emc-users] Lathe Threading

2014-05-18 Thread Kirk Wallace
may get in the way more than plunge-and-go. Channeling before threading, so any material left will only have valid helix, seems better. I would like to know if there is any situation where ramping would be better than channeling or plunging. -- Kirk Wallace

Re: [Emc-users] Running on older computers.

2014-05-17 Thread Kirk Wallace
Celeron PCs that work well in the 2ns area. Even the SFF PCs usually have a few slots for expansion. They are not too old so they can boot and install from a USB thumb drive. A 64GB SSD cuts the boot time in half. http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?Latency-Test -- Kirk Wallace

Re: [Emc-users] Question re crooked headstock

2014-05-07 Thread Kirk Wallace
and Feeler have three point mounts. The bed is a closed box made specifically to be rigid enough to handle all cutting loads with ease. These will cut to tenths all day long. http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/bridgeport-hardinge-mills-lathes/3-point-lathe-mounting-question-116076/ -- Kirk Wallace

Re: [Emc-users] Question re crooked headstock

2014-05-07 Thread Kirk Wallace
On 05/07/2014 08:13 PM, Kirk Wallace wrote: On 05/07/2014 03:56 PM, Steve Blackmore wrote: As for three bolt mounting - I can't think of any quality lathe with less than 4 None of the Myford, Dean Smith Grace, Colchester, Boxford, Harrison, and the many Swiss lathes I worked on had three

Re: [Emc-users] Question re crooked headstock

2014-05-06 Thread Kirk Wallace
lathes have three point mounts, but the beds are designed to have enough rigidity on their own. I would tend to mount and align a cheap lathe bed to a steel tube, or concrete or stone block, then three point the mount. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http

Re: [Emc-users] Leadshine ACS806 - Large f-error at higher speeds - what is acceptable?

2014-05-01 Thread Kirk Wallace
that it will normally see -- with the motor connected to the lead screw, table and such. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ -- Accelerate Dev Cycles with Automated Cross

Re: [Emc-users] Leadshine ACS806 - Large f-error at higher speeds - what is acceptable?

2014-04-30 Thread Kirk Wallace
to the specified max. of 80 Volts if you haven't done so. It also looks like there is a serial port on the drive which you might monitor with LinuxCNC or with the tuning software that comes with the drive. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Solar, A round toit generator

2014-04-26 Thread Kirk Wallace
, Kirk Wallace wrote: While we are at it. I need to cut these down to make battery chargers for my tractors. http://www.ebay.com/itm/200834656851 Just picking them up can break these, let alone trying to cut them. Has anyone found a way to cut these? Laser cutting is probably the best method

[Emc-users] Tool Shape

2014-04-20 Thread Kirk Wallace
if there is precedent for this. Currently, I have to enter this data into a g-code generator each time I run the app. For lathe, everything I need is available from the tool table. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45

Re: [Emc-users] Tool Shape

2014-04-20 Thread Kirk Wallace
#_tool_table_format Thinking about it some more, I think I could just steal the lathe front, back and orientation cells for corner radius, v angle and full depth diameter. I'll have to give it try. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45

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