Re: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC 2.9 is Released

 Great job and thank you to everyone who worked on this!!! Awesome! On Sat, Nov 4, 2023 at 5:41 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. > > Due to the difficulty of supporting both Python3 and

Re: [Emc-users] 2.8.4 Released

WhooHoo! Thank you everyone for your hard work. I really appreciate the work that people put into this project. Mark ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

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

Cool! On a side note, I just finished listening to Walter Isaacson's biography on Leonardo Da Vinci and wanted to inform you that you're in good company because he had serious issues finishing projects. Of course, humanity got the worse end of that by him not publishing his work. But, when you

Re: [Emc-users] Controlling DC motors.

That brings back memories. The fun of being at Grandma and Grandpa's was the Popular Mechanics and Popular Science magazines I could page thru when visiting. I remember all the pages in the back of the magazine where people were trying to sell things, I always wanted a VW Bug replica car

Re: [Emc-users] Servo to Go

That link for electromate talks about galil motion control products whose website is https://www.galil.com/ https://www.electromate.com/products/motion-automation-controllers/motion-controllers-pci-pc-sol-104-isa-bus/ Galil used to have pricing online (could be a few years back) and when I tried

Re: [Emc-users] Chinese 400W AC servo + driver selection

Tomaz, If you're in the US, then DMM-Tech is a company that has been selling a chinese drive for several years. https://www.dmm-tech.com/multiaxissolutions2.html Mark On Thu, Dec 16, 2021 at 11:44 AM Tomaz T. wrote: > Anyone here has experience with cheap Chinese 400W AC servos (and drivers)

Re: [Emc-users] New zero backlash gearbox

I've seen both harmonic gearboxes and that Galaxie put into robotic applications. The Galaxie is super strong, high torque, and has very good stiffness from input to output, which is critical in some (medical) robotic applications. The max output speed is probably lower than the harmonic drive,

Re: [Emc-users] Animatics. Was:Small PC for use with 7i90 / 7i96?

Maybe you could reprogram the animatics to accept step and direction on some inputs, if they're available and do it that way? I had an IMS drive that I did that with to run linuxCNC. Definitely, not the preferred way to do it, though. The IMS setup I had didn't seem to work very well as the

Re: [Emc-users] Nice camera/probe integration

Any Gelbert videos are like Homer Simpson drooling about bacon... On Sat, Mar 13, 2021 at 9:17 PM Karl Schmidt wrote: > It isn't hard to get 'A' picture with a USB microscope from China - but > the problem is getting one that is easily in > focus - the depth of field is very shallow.. Getting

Re: [Emc-users] isolcpus?

On Sun, Mar 7, 2021 at 7:25 AM Gene Heskett wrote: > On Sunday 07 March 2021 06:58:01 Gene Heskett wrote: > > > > > It takes at least 5 seconds for it to get up to search speed, and > > > another 5 seconds to get back to a stop after the home switch has > > > been found, coasting 20-25 degrees

Re: [Emc-users] machine opinion please

Hi Gene, I always had an eye on the Rongfu RF-45. Here's one like it for a tad more than the one you have your eye on and might not include shipping:

Re: [Emc-users] NURBS G5.2 G5.3 works well

Looks great! :-) > > attached again, after a lot of cropping in gimp > > > ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] I wonder if I can fix it?

The flexspline is the secret sauce of harmonic gearboxes. If you can make one (that can last), you can print money because these harmonics are used in so many robotic applications. The Harmonic Drive patents expired a few years ago and there was one competitor (forget who??) who was coming out

Re: [Emc-users] Chinese VFDs with good reputations

Hey Gene, I would agree - output filters on a VFD would not be a good idea. I was thinking of Input Line filters to the VFD. If I recall, the VFD can send back noise on the input lines which can be picked up by other stuff, either power supplies, computers, or I/O points and cause issues.

Re: [Emc-users] Chinese VFDs with good reputations

Dave - I bought the GS VFD from Automation Direct a few years back. It works well, but is pretty noisy. I bought a line filter, but haven't installed it, but probably not a bad idea. >From what I learned from installing the GS, I would consider some line filtering if you bought a chinese VFD.

Re: [Emc-users] can i hook this to my cnc mill

And, a hard-wired E-stop.. Maybe a dead-man's switch... Of course, how do you see the e-stop w/ the goggles on? Hence the dead-man's switch. Maybe a foot pedal, but I could see problems w/ that. On Mon, Dec 14, 2020 at 10:07 AM andy pugh wrote: > On Mon, 14 Dec 2020 at 18:00, grumpy--- via

Re: [Emc-users] Beaglebone and MachineKit

It's been so long since I looked at this, but I think it's the CRAMPS board: http://pico-systems.com/osc2.5/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1 Mark On Sat, Dec 12, 2020 at 11:38 AM wrote: > John (or anyone else), > > Is there a 'cape' currently available to suit the Beaglebone Black >

Re: [Emc-users] Interesting observations with a cheap bob's analog out.

I really like the ZIP drive cable in one of the first images. That brings back memories (pun possibly). I have the same BOB and Rigol, but neither are getting as much use as yours. Mark On Wed, Nov 25, 2020 at 7:50 AM Sam Sokolik wrote: > Here is an image of 100hz pwm modulated with 1hz sin

Re: [Emc-users] looking for info on this youtube video and possibly getting in touch with Rob H

Hey Johann, There's an unsubscribe link here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/emc/lists/emc-users Sorry to see you go. Mark On Sat, Nov 7, 2020 at 2:22 AM Johann Beukes wrote: > Can someone please take me of the list guys? > I dont do Linux anymore and I cant get to remove myself. > It was

Re: [Emc-users] learning how to write a simple canned cycle.

Andy Pugh (and others) can answer this better than I can, but here's a link to Andy's website on using the lathe: http://www.bodgesoc.org/lathe/lathe.html On the above page, he has links to the actual programs, here's one for turning: http://www.bodgesoc.org/lathe/turning.ngc There are more on

Re: [Emc-users] driver for a DC motor for a BS-1.

KB electronics is good stuff. Similar to the Minarik DC drives. Industrial rated... Don't know about the reaction time for closed loop, but you could call them and I'd think their apps engr would have some idea... My experience (probably limited) has not seen those types of DC drives closed

Re: [Emc-users] driver for a DC motor for a BS-1.

There's a reason why the LinuxCNC mailing list is one of the few mailing lists that I get to my inbox and read frequently. I just love these discussions and learning about new parts and ways to do things. A big thank you to everyone sharing info and a big thank you to the tireless efforts by the

Re: [Emc-users] Small project and test email.

Dave - YourEmail was rec'd on the mailing list. I thought something was messed up w/ my account on the mailing list, but what seems to happen to me is that I don't receive my own replies to a post on the email list. So, then I don't think the email is rec'd and posted. But, I did a test a while

Re: [Emc-users] Solidworks for $40.

SW's compatibility is listed here: https://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/SystemRequirements.html SWs 2015 was the first version to have Win10 support, so you should be able to port your copy. Mark On Thu, Sep 17, 2020 at 11:24 AM Glenn Edwards wrote: > Listening in on this email trail it's

Re: [Emc-users] Solidworks for $40.

I had SWs Premium in 2015-ish and it was a deal at $6k per copy and I think $2k per year maintenance. That included simulation in the premium version, I think there's another add-on that costs $$ as well, but forget... At $40/year with the EAA, that seems too good to be true. I had used HSM

Re: [Emc-users] ot: welders

I'd be interested in the list as well. Would be nice to know what kind of mat'l you want to weld and what type of welder you're looking for. I recall we got an inexpensive Miller welder for the machine shop about 10 years ago and one of the guru-techs (ie years of fab experience) used it and

Re: [Emc-users] I think I have an unsolvable problem

Gene, I'm not familiar w/ the 3phase steppers, but usually stepper drivers have dip switches or a dial to change the current to the motor. You'd want to flip them in such a way to select a lower current, which in turn would provide lower torque. This 3 phase stepper is probably an odd ball

Re: [Emc-users] test

gt; > I'm receiving you ok. > > > > Leonardo Marsaglia > > So am I. One would assume that if Mark is receiveing these emails, he is > subscribed, and can also post his questions. Unless of coarse the rules > have been changed and I missed the memo. ;-) > > > El vie

[Emc-users] test

I'm receiving emails from the mailing list but I'm not sure mine are being received? There have been some recent discussions where I wanted to reply and haven't (or think I couldn't). Mark ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net

Re: [Emc-users] OT: getting an auction purchase shipped

Just be aware that an auction house won't care about your machine as much as you would... They only care about expending the least amount of energy and no money... Mark On Sat, Jun 20, 2020 at 6:14 PM Jon Elson wrote: > On 06/20/2020 04:52 PM, grumpy--- via Emc-users wrote: > > i spotted an

Re: [Emc-users] Yaskawa Servopacks with Mesa

Marius, You need to see what kind of encoder the Yaskawa motor has on it. I recall many of them were serial w/ a proprietary Yaskawa protocol, which would make it hard to run the encoder directly back to the mesa. Possibly, the servo pack has an 'encoder out' feature that you could run back to

Re: [Emc-users] Atomic pi

> > Not yet, sure looks interesting though. What does the whole kit, bob and > pdu shown cost? > > Maybe it could be our next D525MW but with an spi interface to a 7i90HD? > Amazon shows an availability date of 5/30. With the onboard Gigabyte ethernet and wifi, you could probably go ethernet to

Re: [Emc-users] Rockpro64 arrived

> > > Next step is to get the development software loaded and try to build a > preempt-rt kernel. I have the sources both kernel sources and preempt_rt > patches for both 4.19.31 and 5.0.7. Can anyone give me a hint as to which > one to try first? > I am not an expert in this, so take this

[Emc-users] Nice manual lathe in WA (assume WA USA not WA AU)

> > My 15" with six foot bed weighs 3500 Lbs. Good for > stability. My previous lathe was a 12" Atlas-Craftsman. > The difference in rigidity is just AMAZING! See > http://pico-systems.com/sheldon.html for the whole saga of > getting it moved in and fixed up. > I don't think I've seen those

[Emc-users] WeTransfer? Anybody know anything about them?

On Fri, Jan 25, 2019 at 5:29 PM Gene Heskett wrote: > The seller claims he has obtained the english docx file from the maker, > all; 5 that go with the machine. But he sent them to me by way of > WeTransfer, and WeTransfer is holding them hostage until I let their > site install whatever the

Re: [Emc-users] tool changer with swiveling arm

On Sat, Jan 5, 2019 at 6:33 AM andy pugh wrote: > On Sat, 5 Jan 2019 at 08:43, nkp wrote: > > > > Are there any examples where the tool is prepared in advance? > > > like this > > > http://www.electronicsam.com/images/KandT/conversion/toolchangerspindle.JPG > > You mean other than that one? >

Re: [Emc-users] Test

test rec'd. On Sun, Dec 9, 2018 at 8:19 AM Cecil Thomas wrote: > Testing to see if my subscription is working on my new email address. > > ___ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net >

Re: [Emc-users] crazy experiment

I use keypass: https://keepass.info/download.html. They have linux and browser versions (contributed/unofficial ports). I use the windoz version and works well for me. I did ask a crypto 'expert' recently regarding the safety of the google chrome password holder and his thought was that google

Re: [Emc-users] bldc motor drive

>From Andy: Though it is hardware-capable of doing +/- 10V, it has the inputs to measure that, and then the rest is just software. (And given that it has a linuxCNC-like HAL layer, it would just be a case of configuring a different command module) I was just reading up on the STMBL and I had

[Emc-users] bldc motor drive

Depends on what you're looking for and experience integrating servos. Many (too) options. Both MESA and PicoSystems have servo amp options. They've been invaluable to the LinuxCNC community. http://www.mesanet.com/motioncardinfo.html https://pico-systems.com/pwmservo.html I've heard that DMM

[Emc-users] Free computer case

I'm trying to clean out the clutter. If someone has a use for the following PC enclosure, I'll ship it to you for the cost of shipping (paypal me the shipping charges). http://www.mini-box.com/VoomPC-Enclosure-2?sc=8=1700 Pictures of it in the box: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5ET82pjWJShVkcYw6

[Emc-users] Has anyone played around with this: Pi-paraport

> > > > > The parport emulator is available, but why tie up 90% of the gpio, when > it can be done faster with just 4 wires? > > You have a point, but there's probably more paraport BOB's available than the 4 wires spi boards. Probably less $$ for a simple paraport BOB. But, I do like the SPI 4

[Emc-users] looking for M5mm x .8 5mm long screws

Gene, Mcmaster has 6mm long M5 screws: https://www.mcmaster.com/#socket-cap-screws/=1c7nxzi MSCDIrect also has 6mm: https://tinyurl.com/yas6ujlh Not sure that link will work. I was surprised they didn't have 5mm. Mark On Sat, Mar 31, 2018 at 12:32 PM, Gene Heskett

[Emc-users] A phoney from Sourceforge?

It looks like they changed their terms and want everyone to re-up on the new terms. -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot

[Emc-users] Had to re-flash Mesa 7i77 twice

I had issues in how the 5i25 and7i77 handled bad bits and there were some changes at about 2.7.4 that should have fixed that. I encountered a similar error from 2.6 to 2.7.0. Could be mistaken here, but sounds similar. On Apr 24, 2017 4:56 AM, "Marius Alksnys" wrote: > A

[Emc-users] Emco lathe conversion to servos..

Actually, there are a lot of servo's like this (w/ step and direction). But, cost comparison is the issue. Omron and Panasonic servo's only accept step and direction (the ones I looked at) and you can probably get them off ebay for a decent price. I had once used Omron and was actually

[Emc-users] Emco lathe conversion to servos..

Linuxcnc -> mesa 5i25 pwm -> Cheap Bob -> AMC drive -> Servo -> Encoder -> mesa 5i25 encoder counter -> Linuxcnc I guess you're sending Step and Direction to the AMC Drive from the Cheap BOB? Not a +-10Vdc signal? Mark

[Emc-users] Forum Down?

I tried this link: https://forum.linuxcnc.org/ And it's telling me site can't be reached. Here is the text from the error webpage: forum.linuxcnc.org took too long to respond. Try: Checking the connection Checking the proxy and the firewall Running Windows Network Diagnostics

[Emc-users] another update, the r-pi 3b is running it all!

Great to hear that you got everything going, even with a little tooth pullin'. Get well soon! On Tue, Dec 6, 2016 at 1:38 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: > On Tuesday 06 December 2016 11:54:42 TJoseph Powderly wrote: > > > for whoever got the odroid, > > have a look at > >

[Emc-users] To BJT & PCW

Gene, I realize Chinaco is not your favorite source for multitude of reasons, but I found this IDC50 pin break out board: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/IDC50-male-to-50P-terminal-block-IDC50P-breakout-board-adapter-PLC-relay-terminals-DIN-Rail-Mounted/32644028252.html Something like that

[Emc-users] Did the Forum crash

On Mon, Nov 28, 2016 at 3:00 PM, andy pugh wrote: > On 28 November 2016 at 19:46, Marius Liebenberg > wrote: > > Did the forum crash? I am missing all my topics or did I miss some event > > here? > > I haven't spotted anything unexpected > > > I did a

[Emc-users] Wiring up a 7i77

On Wed, Nov 23, 2016 at 8:55 AM, andy pugh wrote: > On 23 November 2016 at 16:47, Greg Bentzinger > wrote: > > Being a BridgePort type clone you need FWD and REV because what is > considered FWD depends on if you are in High Gear (500-4000) or Back gear

[Emc-users] LinuxCNC 2.7.8 is out!

You guys rock! Thanks! And thanks for the update to 2.6.x and letting us know that is the last upgrade of that... On Wed, Nov 9, 2016 at 8:33 AM, Sebastian Kuzminsky wrote: > LinuxCNC 2.7.8 has been released. This is a stable maintenance/bugfix > release, all 2.7 users are

[Emc-users] An observation on digital calipers

On Mon, Oct 31, 2016 at 7:08 AM, Ken Strauss wrote: > While we're discussing calipers, I've been pretty happy with the ones from > Accusize. They show large decimal digits plus fractions and I rather like > the yellow display. Not absolute and not IP67 but they feel

[Emc-users] Moving past Home Switch

Just guessing, but you might have software limits set to 0. That'd be a configuration issue, I'd guess the .ini file or the main *.hal file would have those in it. You should be able to travel past the home switch. On a side note, I have no home switches and will 'manually' home in Axis by

[Emc-users] following along in my what if musings about ther new oramge pi 2e

On Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 6:52 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: > Greetings guys; I hope everyone has arrived back home without incidents > involving bent sheet metal or worse. > > 1. someone said the 7i92H needs its own dedicated ethernet port, > presumably because udp patckets are

[Emc-users] Machinekit? --> LinuxCNC computer

ery brand of tool is different > > On Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 9:14 AM, Mark Johnsen <m...@ijohnsen.com> wrote: > > I have those crimpers and do like them w/ the exception that I don't know > > how to turn the 'gear' to make the compression force stronger. They're a > >

[Emc-users] Machinekit? --> LinuxCNC computer

I have those crimpers and do like them w/ the exception that I don't know how to turn the 'gear' to make the compression force stronger. They're a little 'soft' for smaller dia wires. I pulled the screw out, but the geared washer doesn't turn (the one w/ + and -), I suppose I need to un-attach

[Emc-users] Need recommendation on encoder cable --> Ethernet cable?

Allied Electronics has _Continuous Flex_ cable listed and that's what you'd want when attaching to a moving axis, whether it's in a cable drag chain or not. Here's the Alpha wire catalog page from Allied Electronics page: http://www.alliedelec.com/catalog/pf.aspx?fn=1358.pdf If anyone knows of

[Emc-users] Attachments/Pictures with Mailing List Posts?

I never get the pictures or attachments that are sent. I'm sure it's my setup w/ gmail, but I get the impression there are others who CAN 'see' the pictures... I am very jealous of these all seers :-) -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name:

[Emc-users] Fedora compile - Wiki Editing

> > Date: Fri, 13 May 2016 18:52:01 -0400 > From: Przemek Klosowski > Subject: [Emc-users] Fedora compile > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" > > Message-ID: >

[Emc-users] Appropriate PCs

I had heard mixed reviews on the j1800 and thought someone identified the video driver as an issue? But, don't recall. Mark Date: Fri, 6 May 2016 17:11:29 +0200 > From: giorgio foga > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Appropriate PCs > To: Enhanced Machine Controller EMC

[Emc-users] Appropriate PCs

Fry's promocode sale today and tomorrow for a J1800 for $179. I believe the J1800 has been used successfully. Seems like a decent deal to me. By the time I had my D525MW built with case, harddrive, and ram, was close to that and I had to assembly it. http://imgur.com/PX4A64B You need the

[Emc-users] Linear / glass Scales

Dave, I had toyed w/ replacing my glass scales and found the following on Ebay: Here's a renishaw copy (new) of a linear magnetic read head: http://www.ebay.com/itm/231172803441 The same guy was selling these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/231135218237 But, looks like he's all out of them.

[Emc-users] Anilam and Westamp Amplifier

I have a converted Anilam Crusader M to linuxcnc and I was looking at the Westamp Servo amplifier and I'm not sure which model Anilam put in the machine. I think it's a 10amp cont/22amp peak, but not sure. I have been able to find a manual for the amplifiers, but the manual uses a different part

[Emc-users] LinuxCNC 2.7.4 is released

I didn't see anything so I need to say: THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to all who contributed to the new release!!! I am very much a user, contribute little, and very appreciative for everyone's hard work. I'm anxious to tryout the hm2_serial changes as I have that pesky noise issue and went

[Emc-users] mesa card choice and config

7i87 is a +-10vdc analog input card. Connects on the sserial connectors of say a 7i77. http://store.mesanet.com/index.php?route=product/product_id=126 There's at least 3 ways to use a 7i77. I think pci 5i25, pcie 6i25 and ethernet (7i80 or something close to that).

[Emc-users] using an absolute encoder

http://ams.com/eng/Products/Position-Sensors/Magnetic-Rotary-Position-Sensors/AS5040 You can buy demo boards from digikey and I think they have versions up to 14bit (?). 12 bit for sure. Also, they have ABI output (channel a, channel b, and index) as well as pwm and ssi. Hmm, ABI wouldn't work

[Emc-users] GS2 tach & led kit in the docs pdf, section 7.2.5.1

Looks like there is an out of place line in the manual code: 5 http://imgur.com/NseTsjA At least my working code doesn't ahve that line. I should preface that I don't really program in python:-( The odd thing was that I recall the lights working _wonky_ until I messed around with their on/off

[Emc-users] GS2 tach & led kit in the docs pdf, section 7.2.5.1

Gene, Yes, there is an error in the manual code. I have to run (late actually), but I posted my xml file and postgui.hal file to pastebin and maybe you can compare? They do work... I don't have time to look for the error now, sorry... xml file http://pastebin.com/FbyHnYEy custom_postgui.hal

[Emc-users] Rewiring the BP

John, Yikes! You mentioned to me to check my shielding on the limit switch wiring. It seems that will help, but something else is going. You had mentioned/requested a picture, so I finally got around to putting them up here: http://imgur.com/a/d1jqu Those pics were during the retro-fit, so the

[Emc-users] Debian Wheezy monitor problem(s), new install

Tom, I dug into my notes and this popped up, but not sure it would be of help: One person had the same issue and he got to this directory: $HOME/.e/e/config/standard" and found files such as: "e_randr.cfg" plus "e_randr.1.cfg" thru "e_randr.9.cfg" I'm wondering if those are the config files you

[Emc-users] Debian Wheezy monitor problem(s), new install

Tom, I can't be of much help, but I can tell you I had the SAME problem w/ the _none_ selection. I suggest to anyone not to click that! You appear to be much more linux versed than I am, but I could at least get a terminal by typing: The Ctrl-Alt-F1. However, I struggled from there. I did

Re: [Emc-users] Measuring Noise - Oscilloscope

John, Thanks for the direction, I'll look at that for the limits. My machine is the _one_ switch type for limits on both ends without a home. I didn't setup a home, but after using the mill for the last year, probably a good idea. I have been running 2.6.11 on a different harddrive, so good

[Emc-users] Measuring Noise - Oscilloscope

anced Machine Controller (EMC)" > <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> > Message-ID: <568709e8.2030...@vagrearg.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 > > On 01/01/2016 11:28 PM, Mark Johnsen wrote: > > Anyway, I've been reading all the posts here and on

[Emc-users] Measuring Noise - Oscilloscope

I have a very similar setup to John Thornton and same noise issue w/ 2.7.3: Mesa 5i25/7i77 Transformer 120vac:80Vac, rectified w/ large cap to run 3-axes West Amp servo's (Not sure John has this) GS2 Automation direct 3hp drive, powered by separate 240Vac single phase input. Also, I use his

Re: [Emc-users] linuxcnc 2.7.3 - mesa 7i77 update

Dave - see comments inline. > -- > > Message: 2 > Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 15:28:03 -0500 > From: Dave Cole > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] linuxcnc 2.7.3 - mesa 7i77 update > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" >

[Emc-users] linuxcnc 2.7.3 - mesa 7i77 update

... Thanks, Mark On Thu, Dec 10, 2015 at 10:52 AM, Mark Johnsen <m...@ijohnsen.com> wrote: > I'm sure I have noise in my setup. > > Here's a picture of my cabinet, which I actually took time to route wires > decently. > https://goo.gl/photos/AogjAzWHpGGysceQA > > I did my be

[Emc-users] linuxcnc 2.7.3 - mesa 7i77 update

I'm sure I have noise in my setup. Here's a picture of my cabinet, which I actually took time to route wires decently. https://goo.gl/photos/AogjAzWHpGGysceQA I did my best to keep things separated, but there was only so much room. I think my AutoDirect GS2 3HP vfd is probably too close to the

Re: [Emc-users] linuxcnc 2.7.3 - mesa 7i77 update

Stephen, I have the same issue and haven't been able to find a solution when I upgraded from 2.6.8 (?) to 2.7.0. First I updated the firmware on my 5i25 & 7i77. When I would run 2.7.0 I would get the following communication error. [ 87.831899] hm2/hm2_5i25.0: Smart Serial Comms Error: There

Re: [Emc-users] Rookie question - what to get to run LinCNC easily/inexpensively

For PC's, Kirk Wallace had recommended this PC off ebay back in February 2015: "These have good latency, http://www.ebay.com/itm/281497643572 " Here's one that looks similar that's available now: http://www.ebay.com/itm/121783065243 $50 including shipping & Hard drive seems like a good price.

[Emc-users] Upgrade to 2.7 Mesa 5i25/7i77 firmware

Hi, My upgrade to 2.7 is "still in process." I have a communication error from the 5i25 to the sserial 7i77 (see below for error from dmesg). I can start linuxcnc 2.7, make a jog, and after about 5-10 seconds I get a slew of communication errors and the sserial card is shut down. I had 5i25

[Emc-users] Upgrade to 2.7 Mesa 5i25/7i77 firmware

>Usually sserial errors like that are related to power issues on the 7I77. >Make sure that the 7I77 and 5I25 are jumpered for external 7I77 5V power (not >cable power) and that the external 5V suppled to the 7I77 is within 5% margins >Peter Wallace >Mesa Electronics I changed 5vdc power from the

Re: [Emc-users] Emc-users Digest, Vol 113, Issue 24

John, There are a few motor sizing programs out there and one from Kollmorgen isn't too bad to use. You can download it here (windows): http://www.kollmorgen.com/en-us/service-and-support/technical/motioneering/motioneering/?terms=motioneering They have an online version that is slow and should

[Emc-users] G73 or G83?

Hi All, Wondering if there is a preference to G73 or G83 for drilling and clearing chips (which I think I want to do for aluminum drilling). http://linuxcnc.org/docs/html/gcode/gcode.html#sec:G73-Drilling-Cycle http://linuxcnc.org/docs/html/gcode/gcode.html#sec:G83-Drilling-Peck Thanks, Mark

[Emc-users] motor to spindle gear ratio

Message: 3 Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 19:57:24 -0400 From: Tom Easterday tom-...@bgp.nu Subject: [Emc-users] motor to spindle gear ratio To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Message-ID: df6fad10-15e8-4920-87e6-c1d25b652...@bgp.nu Content-Type:

Re: [Emc-users] Wire EDM

Wow that was cool. I like the cigarette at the end with the gear next to it. Looks like a spot welder arm, but not. -- Message: 5 Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2015 10:40:08 +0100 From: andy pugh bodge...@gmail.com Subject: [Emc-users] Wire EDM To: Enhanced Machine

Re: [Emc-users] Wire EDM

Some pictures here: http://kamar-cnc.pl/?page_id=1179 On Fri, Aug 7, 2015 at 4:10 PM, Mark Johnsen m...@ijohnsen.com wrote: Wow that was cool. I like the cigarette at the end with the gear next to it. Looks like a spot welder arm, but not. -- Message: 5

[Emc-users] OT: Anilam Crusader M Documentation

Rick, I have what you need. I just uploaded a zip file to my website and the following links should download the files if you paste them in browser. Let me know if they don't work, they did for me. http://www.ijohnsen.com/CrusaderM_Docs_All.zip

[Emc-users] CHNC Auction East Coast

I couldn't figure out where this actually is located, buy New Jersey or somewhere around there: http://bid.acceleratedbuysell.com/cgi-bin/mnlist.cgi?perillo106/CP3 Mark -- Don't Limit Your Business. Reach for the Cloud.

Re: [Emc-users] KiCAD schematic Anilam Crusader M Conversion

Mark - Thanks for the feedback. I removed all the single files and left the zip file so others won't have the same issue of downloading corrupt individual files. Thanks for looking at that, Mark J. --PREVIOUS POST-

[Emc-users] KiCAD schematic Anilam Crusader M Conversion

I found the link to the schematic for the Anilam and PPC conversion: https://sites.google.com/site/bmklawt/home/control-schematic I couldn't remember who or where this info was... --

Re: [Emc-users] KiCAD schematic Anilam Crusader M Conversion

I'm new to KiCAD and learning how to get around it. There is a library file in the project directory called AnilamToLinuxCNC-cache.lib. I'm only guessing, but my hope would be that file has the library components in it for the project. I wonder if adding only that to your library folder would

Re: [Emc-users] KiCAD schematic Anilam Crusader M Conversion

Tom, I can understand the confusion. I was emulating or trying to duplicate a very nice schematic I ran across that Jon Elson helped someone (sorry forgot their name) wire their Anilam Crusader M conversion to a PPC controller. In that example, they had taken parts of the original Anilam

Re: [Emc-users] KiCAD schematic Anilam Crusader M Conversion

Mark, I did an 'archive' of the main project from KiCAD and it created a zip file. I committed that zip file to github, so maybe you can try that and then open the project file?? Also, making sure you have the libraries will be key to seeing the components. I would try the

[Emc-users] KiCAD schematic Anilam Crusader M Conversion

I've been messing around w/ KiCAD and did a schematic for my Anilam Crusader M to a Mesa 5i25 7i77 conversion. In the github repository there's a Auto_Mesa.lib that includes a component for a 7i77. Since KiCAD is meant for circuit layout, I didn't know how to include the jumpers so left those

[Emc-users] OT: Grind a hemisphere or ball end on rod

-users@lists.sourceforge.net Message-ID: can1+yzxt6_iuibjztvjo5h34fugwuho_kpfmufj61psa9t-...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 On 5 June 2015 at 21:19, Mark Johnsen m...@ijohnsen.com wrote: To turn 1.25mm x 2m you would need to spend more effort on the support than

[Emc-users] OT: Grind a hemisphere or ball end on rod

I thought I'd throw this out here because some of the ideas passed around are really good. I thought someone might have a helpful suggestion. I have an application where we need to grind a ball-end on the end of rod that can be between 0.5 meters to 2 meters long and vary in diameter from about

[Emc-users] OT: Grind a hemisphere or ball end on rod

Mark Note: 'CNC Facing head' is also a good search. *Re: [Emc-users] OT: Grind a hemisphere or ball end on rod http://sourceforge.net/p/emc/mailman/message/34179850/* From: andy pugh bodgesoc@gm... - 2015-06-05 20:47:29 On 5 June 2015 at 21:19, Mark Johnsen mark@... wrote: To turn 1.25mm x 2m

[Emc-users] Dither with Anilam linear encoders

Quick update. I did try turning the balance on my west amp drive per C. Radek's suggestion, but I will admit I'm chicken to turn it too far!! ughh... I turned about 1/2 turn in both fwd and rev directions and didn't see any change. Considering its a 20 turn pot, I suppose I should at least give

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