Re: [Emc-users] Very neat idea of controlling the Z-level

2011-12-17 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
I am not good with programming, but I work with surfaces in mining applications all the time. Why not create an XY grid of the z surface and then load that into EMC much like one loads in a map for backlash. The grid can be created with as few as three points or as many as the operator desires.

[Emc-users] Calling a part file from another file

2011-12-23 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Several years ago, Jeff Epler shared a O word routine for generating multiples of a single part.The link is here. http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/emcinfo.pl?Oword#Sample_5_Subroutine_for_generating_multiple_parts_using_Local_and_Global_coordinates I routinely use this to make Xmas ornaments

Re: [Emc-users] Calling a part file from another file

2011-12-23 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
On Fri, Dec 23, 2011 at 4:15 PM, andy pugh bodge...@gmail.com wrote: On 23 December 2011 20:13, BRIAN GLACKIN glackin.br...@gmail.com wrote: 2. If yes, what is the proper syntax. What you end up calling is a subroutine inside a file of the same name. This is the point I did not understand

[Emc-users] Odd behavior with Oword file calls

2011-12-23 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
I have been working to add the ability of using part files that are called from a part production program. The NGC file I am using is found here http://pastebin.com/3mB7Ma9c When Line 19 calls osquare (square.ngc found here http://pastebin.com/QDfNDmek) THe routine generates 2 parts with cuts

Re: [Emc-users] Odd behavior with Oword file calls

2011-12-24 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
On Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 6:55 AM, John Thornton bjt...@gmail.com wrote: I've added some info into the 2.5 manual about calling files and that the names are case sensitive. John I already figured out the case sensitive issue out. When I run the program, it will run the first toolpath of the

Re: [Emc-users] New thread, visolate

2012-01-16 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
are pure crap with horrible run outs. Does anyone know of a source for .125 collects for the HF die grinder? Hopefully that run truer than their 1/4 supplied collect? Let me know if you find a source. I gave a burned out grinder to a machine shop locally that advertised no job too small

Re: [Emc-users] OT - Die Grinder Collets

2012-01-16 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Ouch. Plays heck with my SS check. How is the run out on those? I have measured above 20 thou if I just shove it in and tighten, and when dealing with solid carbide wood router bits I have been able to turn those in the collect and usually get it down around 5 thou. Still way too sloppy but

Re: [Emc-users] OT - Die Grinder Collets

2012-01-17 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
snip You are working with a bigger gantry I assume? Yep, I have a 25 X 49 X 4 work envelop. I rarely use more than 3/4 vertical. If I ever waterline mill out some of the terrain models of mines I am involved with the design of, then I will use the full Z and still want more. My biggest

[Emc-users] OT: Possible Retrofit candidate for someone in the heartland

2012-01-20 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Kansas is just too far for me. http://www.govliquidation.com/auction/view?auctionId=4975994 Looks like the were a litte agressive on the control system with the forklift. -- Keep Your Developer Skills Current with

Re: [Emc-users] Passing file names into a subroutine

2012-02-01 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
-02-01 at 10:01 -0500, BRIAN GLACKIN wrote: ... snip What I would like avoid constantly cutting and pasting code (or filenames) into my parts program subroutine. I thought I could send via the subroutine a fourth value with the file name. The thought being that I can have a series of calls

Re: [Emc-users] Passing file names into a subroutine

2012-02-01 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
You can pass a numeric argument. Then: O#4 call ... Here is where I made a grammar error - I typed o#4 call [var1][var2] instead Got rid of the and it passed this point of the code. The second error is I failed to put o1 sub and o1 endsub around my code. BTW: That's another

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Possible Retrofit candidate for someone in the heartland

2012-02-02 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Went for $2555. People spend more on a card game... or kids... On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 2:20 AM, Dave e...@dc9.tzo.com wrote: On 1/25/2012 12:31 AM, Stuart Stevenson wrote: since I am about 5 miles from the base a second trip would not be a problem - if I forgot some paperwork

Re: [Emc-users] New dialects [Was: Do CAM instead? ]

2012-02-11 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
One question, from someone who hasn't used CAM. The CAM package would provide a way to specify the number of tool passes, to reach the final depth of a machining operation? I recently went away from redundant gcode lines with the added tool paths for each z by passing a file with the xy cut to a

Re: [Emc-users] New dialects [Was: Do CAM instead? ]

2012-02-11 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Yes, much more readable. The downside is that you can't do a restart at line without specifying which iteration of the outer loop to restart from. And neither the GUIs nor the runtime support that. For me, I simply go back to the oword call and rerun the particular string. I am a hobbyist

Re: [Emc-users] OT-bandsaw

2012-02-16 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
snip There is a 4X6 bandsaw group on Yahoo Groups that specializes in tweaking maintaining and improving the cheap import bandsaws. They have a very good tuneup guide in the files which will walk you through all the maintenance adjustments and upgrades to get your saw back in service.

Re: [Emc-users] Film Emulsion for Encoder Wheels?

2012-02-27 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
One surprisingly goog utility I use for stitching photos together is M$ Image Compositing Editor (ICE). Yes it is Microsoft and winders based, but at least the distribute it freely and I have to use Winders for work. I use it all the time to composite photo images of the numerous quarries I

[Emc-users] Subject change: Linux vs Turbocnc

2012-03-08 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Changed Subject since the thread split from the original question. From my own personal experience (hobbyist side), I found that Linuxcnc fit the bill for me. Why? 1. I had old computers (with blanked hard drives) lying around and did not want to buy an OS to get operational. 2. I looked at

Re: [Emc-users] Subject change: Linux vs Turbocnc

2012-03-09 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 7:21 AM, Viesturs Lācis viesturs.la...@gmail.comwrote: 2012/3/9 charles green xxzzb...@yahoo.com: the fanuc machines are at work. no desire to port them anywhere, just replicate the solid controller functionality for my own fun. Since that would provide a benefit to

Re: [Emc-users] Parallel Ports, EPP, and Mesa 7I43

2012-04-09 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Peter, Can you detail the difference in the example and the controller's capabilities? Are these two sentences the same thing? snip the comments in the HAL setup for a 7I43 indicate: quote configs/hm2-stepper/7i43-small.ini # Step timing is 40 us steplen + 40 us stepspace # That

[Emc-users] Open Hardware Summit

2012-04-20 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
http://summit.oshwa.org/call/ Something that I saw pop up on one of the other lists I lurk on. One of the topics certainly looks to possibly fit in with one of the current hot discussions (cad/cam). Brian -- For

Re: [Emc-users] Behavior of Touch-Off Dialog (and Tool Table Editor?)

2012-05-08 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
snip I think current value and zero are the two initial values that make the most sense, but I don't know which one is useful MORE of the time. I suspect this is a matter of opinion and/or practice and opinion will be split. snip Perhaps the desired behavior can be triggered by the INI

Re: [Emc-users] Behavior of Touch-Off Dialog

2012-05-08 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
snip John There is an echo in here. Maybe John and I are alone, but I think far fewer homing and touch off mistakes, where a previously established setting was in-advertantly foobared, is caused by the auto coupling between the last axis moved and these two functions. I have destroyed my Z

Re: [Emc-users] OT-Retrofitting machines

2012-05-12 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
I have seen recently a local machine shop throw away an Index Vertical Mill with a dead control for $300 on Craigslist. I was the second caller THe mill was identical to one sold on government liqudators for $2,500 several months ago with a speared control cabinet. According to the half

Re: [Emc-users] OT-Retrofitting machines

2012-05-12 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
snip I think this has a lot to do with a focus on production and not on the techie side. Dave I can appreciate this. Unfortunately, this can be a blind side for the business. The gentleman I spoke with that had the unit said they had not run it in three years and rather than do

Re: [Emc-users] Encoder Redundancy?

2012-05-24 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
As I am used to saying and hearing Strive for perfection, but done beats perfect B On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 1:31 PM, Kent A. Reed kentallanr...@gmail.comwrote: On 5/24/2012 1:13 PM, Jon Elson wrote: Well, not really elegant, but I think it would work, and not require months of firmware

Re: [Emc-users] EMC and HobbyCNC

2008-09-02 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Been lurking here a long time and have said little being a novice to all things machining. Having said that, I have the HobbyCNC board as well and the default settings appear to need tweaking for this board. I found that I would always miss steps on rapid moves on all axes. My router plowed

Re: [Emc-users] EMC and HobbyCNC

2008-09-02 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Mortensen -Original Message- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of *BRIAN GLACKIN *Sent:* 2. september 2008 19:45 *To:* Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) *Subject:* Re: [Emc-users] EMC and HobbyCNC Been lurking here a long time and have said little being a novice

Re: [Emc-users] EMC and HobbyCNC

2008-09-03 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Based on your description, I think that is what was causing me to lose steps. I was able to start the router in motion, drop down to a cutting position and then begin cutting. Since I was cutting at 1 depth for more than 10 seconds, I always seemed to miss steps on the Z. I would notice that

Re: [Emc-users] Stepper drivers

2008-09-27 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Have you tried lurking over in the DIY Electronics Section at CNCzone.com? Lots of DIY driver options being developed and or investigated. Brian - This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge

Re: [Emc-users] EMC and HobbyCNC

2008-10-07 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
-snip- Thanks for reminding me about this - there's no need to write any code. The motion controller already has a set of drive enables which are turned on whenever the motors are under motion control. This includes when they're supposed to stay still. The pins are named

Re: [Emc-users] EMC and HobbyCNC

2008-10-08 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
[snip] Since my X axis is the most active (and Z the least) using the X axis as a amp enable should always keep the Z axis ready (yes?). All the amp enables turn on at the same time, so it doesn't matter which one you use. This makes me feel better. I was considering rewiring the

[Emc-users] Stepconf Wizard

2008-10-26 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Couple of simple questions I hope. First, is there a wiki on using the Wizard? I was trying to modify a configuration and the wizard would not proceed past the selection window. I could move through the directory and select the configuration directory but did not see anything to select.

Re: [Emc-users] Stepconf Wizard

2008-10-28 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
The HobbyCNC boards all have seperate micro step settings for each axis. The J1-3 jumpers are set certain ways - for full stepping its J1 on J2 on J3 off if I recall correctly. THere is a J4 setting which deals with the powerdown function of the chip which I modified to allow EMC to manage. The

Re: [Emc-users] Free 3D CADs on Linux WAS: BRL-CAD

2008-11-02 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
In following a link from another post, I came across a reference to LignumCAD. It is a cad system for furniture design. I have just started reading the site but it looks like it could be promising. http://lignumcad.sourceforge.net/doc/en/HTML/index.html Brian On Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 6:37 AM,

Re: [Emc-users] Free 3D CADs on Linux WAS: BRL-CAD

2008-11-02 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Hmmm, Looks like an interesting concept but its development appears stagnant. Last copyright appears to be 2002. Still worth a browse at a minimum. Brian On Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 9:57 PM, BRIAN GLACKIN [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: In following a link from another post, I came across a reference

Re: [Emc-users] [EMC-users] Free 3D CADs on Linux WAS: BRL-CAD

2008-11-05 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 1:16 AM, Andrew Ayre [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't mean to take this OT, but I must note the term sales engineer. It's depressing to see people use the title engineer when they likely don't design and create systems or infrastructure, or operate a train. Perhaps

Re: [Emc-users] Hello World!!

2008-11-11 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
snip Ahmed, In addition to the directions of Chris, Kim, Jeff, and Kirk, if you are looking at additional open source tools for this project - particularly driver boards, there are several open source board projects underway at CNCzone.org in the electronics forum. The projects include servo

Re: [Emc-users] EMC2 hal var ini files

2008-11-14 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
When I first looked for the stepconf file, I always drilled down into the folder itcreated thinking the inside it. I therefore thought I had a problem because I could not find that file. I only to noticed later (after numerous searches) that it was right in the top directory at the same level as

Re: [Emc-users] Velocity and Acceleration Interaction .

2008-11-18 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
snip Just a thought, but could this be a power down issue like Kim noted with a HobbyCNC board? That also was dominant on the Z axis. Setting the amp enable and a board mod to let EMC manage it fixed my missed step issues. Brian

Re: [Emc-users] microstepping stepper power drive

2008-12-07 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Perhaps this discussion will offer something to you. *New Allegro Bipolar Stepper Driver A3986* http://cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24699 Opening post suggests 10A at 50V. Have not had the time to read the entire set of posts. On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 10:23 AM, Ian W. Wright [EMAIL

Re: [Emc-users] CNC Newbie Questions.

2008-12-11 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
snip I've been looking at the website for solsylva home-built machines, and they look simple and cheap enough that it's a way I could get started learning the technology on a system that can do useful things, without blowing the budget. It doesn't look like it could do metal, but it looks

[Emc-users] Gcode Newbie Question - repetitive part making

2008-12-14 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Up until now, I have been using AC2GC for gcode generation. While this is ok, it gets tedious when I am generating multiples of a single part. I have reviewed the Gcode manual numerous times and cannot get my mind wrapped around the method for doing this. I reckon something along the line of a

Re: [Emc-users] Gcode Newbie Question - repetitive part making

2008-12-14 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Seb, THanks for the link. I checked the site and I cannot seem to access any of the articles due to subscription requirements. Perhaps in the future I will explore this avenue, bit for the time being, Christmas preparations preclude spending on this. snip Jeff, Thanks for the snippet of code.

Re: [Emc-users] Gcode Newbie Question - repetitive part making

2008-12-15 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
it won't be real quick, but you could order that as a back issue. Jon Jon, Is it fair to say that the investment in this publication is worthwhile? If so, I am not opposed to giving it a try after the 1st of the year. Jeff, Enjoying a brief warm spell here in PA so the opportunity was

Re: [Emc-users] Gcode Newbie Question - repetitive part making

2008-12-16 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 12:09 AM, Jim Register jtregis...@triad.rr.comwrote: BRIAN GLACKIN wrote: it won't be real quick, but you could order that as a back issue. Jon Jon, Is it fair to say that the investment in this publication is worthwhile? If so, I am not opposed

Re: [Emc-users] Gcode Newbie Question - repetitive part making

2008-12-16 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
snip (- CUT HERE --) O100 sub (square [x0] [y0] [z0] [zr] [f1] [f2]) (cut a 1x1 square) (#1 = z0 = depth of cut) (#2 = zr = retract after cut) (#3 = f1 = feed to cutting depth) (#4 = f2 =

Re: [Emc-users] turbine blades

2008-12-17 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 11:14 PM, tomp tomp-...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Brian the blades are forged or cast ( lotsa hollow passages ) then details are milled or edm'd the blades are welded together into rings ( even with the fancy tree locators ) and machined again there some great sites

Re: [Emc-users] Gcode Newbie Question - repetitive part

2008-12-18 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
snip For the wiki does he need a pre Code. /pre in the edit? I noticed when I added them, the code looked better than without those. The page with all the Oword examples uses those commands to surround the code. Brian

Re: [Emc-users] EMC 2.2.7 + 7i43 + Ted's sample, and same error than using EMC 2.2.6 + 7i43 + Ted's sample.... What now?

2008-12-22 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
snip Just a note Richard began a new thread and solved the problem. Looks like this thread can be put to rest. -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net

[Emc-users] Gmail Users

2008-12-22 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
A couple of people noted that using Gmail results in you not getting an echo of our own response to a thread. I am getting a saved copy and it would appear its due to the use of the Archive option (EMC as a label) and a Rule to auto label any incoming EMC mail. The added benefit of the archiving

Re: [Emc-users] Ubunto Installation Problems

2008-12-30 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
When I first began with EMC over a year ago (6.06 version of Ubuntu), I ran into issues getting ubuntu to load up. I was using a dumpster desktop. I eventually succeeded using the method Jeff suggests. One of the things that hampered me was too little RAM. Make sure you have at a minimum 256

Re: [Emc-users] Slow axis router

2009-01-02 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 2:19 PM, Chris Morley chrisinnana...@hotmail.comwrote: Aaron If you told us more specific you would get better answers. eg size of steppers, driver type, voltage of power supply type of lead screw and acceleration settings would be a good start. Chris M snip For

Re: [Emc-users] Cabin Fever show

2009-01-05 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 11:36 AM, Gene Heskett gene.hesk...@gmail.comwrote: On Monday 05 January 2009, Steve Stallings wrote: Is anyone planning to go to the Cabin Fever show and exhibit? They provide free table space and power for non-commercial exhibitors. I plan to be there as a commercial

Re: [Emc-users] Cabin Fever show

2009-01-05 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
I am planning on going as a one of the drooling spectators with my boys in tow. I expect to be spending time with them driving the RC boats. On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 9:56 AM, Steve Stallings steve...@newsguy.comwrote: Is anyone planning to go to the Cabin Fever show and exhibit? They provide

Re: [Emc-users] message format question

2009-01-06 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
I subscribe to the HobbyCNC yahoo forum and I see all the messages come in with a generic Yahoo formatting. Kind of annoying but part of the territory one can guess. -- Check out the new SourceForge.net Marketplace. It is

Re: [Emc-users] message format question

2009-01-07 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
out with that option. Guess I'll have to mark this off to yahoo stupidity. from the Free Dictionary *n.* *pl.* *ya·hoo* A crude or brutish person. See Synonyms at boorhttp://www.thefreedictionary.com/boor . Surprising accurate at times.

Re: [Emc-users] EMC2 and Hardy 8.04

2009-01-13 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
snip After directly wiring the monitor it was easy to identify the supported monitor modes by looking at the xconfig log which made it very simple to add the missing video modes. I ended up configuring the monitor as VESA. snip I have had similar problems. When using a PCI card, I was

[Emc-users] From Cabin Fever 2009

2009-01-17 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
his EMC2 layout on his sherline machine. If I find a place to post the photos that my work computer is not locked out of, I will post a link assuming Ed does not pay the ransom. Anyway, Nice show and Nice work Ed. Brian Glackin

Re: [Emc-users] Cabin Fever Trip Report

2009-01-21 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Ed did a great job, I tried to not bother him much due to the constant traffice he had and his Booth. I would have lent a hand but the wife was being very good corralling the kids at the boat pond that every ten minutes I ran past it she had that how long can he look at this stuff) look so I did

Re: [Emc-users] Networking?

2009-01-26 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Found it! Phew! Can you post your notes to the wiki? -- This SF.net email is sponsored by: SourcForge Community SourceForge wants to tell your story. http://p.sf.net/sfu/sf-spreadtheword

[Emc-users] Table Skew correction

2009-01-31 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
My setup (hobby purposes) Ply/MDF Gantry Router (Lionclaw LC50A) with a working envelope of 48 X 24 X 4 (all in) used for wood/mdf projects. Controller is a HobbyCNC 3AUPC Rev1 board (allegro chip). After cutting several parts, I noticed after a second relocation of the machine, the gantry is

Re: [Emc-users] Table Skew correction

2009-01-31 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
On Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 6:14 PM, John Thornton jet1...@semo.net wrote: Is your Y axis out of square with your X or is it something different? http://www.linuxcnc.org/docview/html//config_ini_config.html#sub:%5BAXIS%5D-Section Exactly - Y out of square. When I run the gantry back against the

Re: [Emc-users] Table Skew correction

2009-02-01 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
out the compensation later today. Many thanks for the Module. On Sun, Feb 1, 2009 at 5:12 AM, Michał Geszkiewicz mic...@wp.pl wrote: On Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:54:08 +0100, BRIAN GLACKIN glackin.br...@gmail.com wrote: The description for doing the compile on the page is nice. It would

Re: [Emc-users] Table Skew correction

2009-02-01 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
I reinstalled 8.04 (fixing a video issue with my 815 intel video) and then reinstalled EMC2-DEV. Added build-essential, finally compiling millkins.c. I got the following warnings on compiling - anything to be worried about? bglac...@gantry:~$ sudo comp --install ~/Desktop/millkins.c make -C

Re: [Emc-users] CNC 101

2009-02-04 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
it into IRC chat. SWP, JMK, JE, CR and others are usulally ilding in there and will give you the nudges you need to get over the humps. Hope to hear your project as they develop. Brian Glackin -- Create and Deploy Rich

Re: [Emc-users] repeating code

2011-01-30 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Another alternative is owords Check out http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/emcinfo.pl?Oword On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 9:21 AM, andy pugh bodge...@gmail.com wrote: Is there a way to alter this program so that I can put a target depth and just have it repeat at .020 intervals until it reaches

Re: [Emc-users] Talk to me about comp_file

2011-02-02 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Gene, For a test on the cheap, you can usually fet one of these for ~$25.00 with a coupon. Check the collet in the store for runout before you buy. I have two and they are my router. The aluminum snout makes for ridgid mounting and a 1/4 X 1/8 collet adapter allows me to accurately hold the

Re: [Emc-users] Stepper motor temperatures?

2011-02-07 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
G540 drops current to 70% when idle automatically. If you have enabled (or plan to enable) Idle Current Reduction on the controller, you might want to check how the G540 controller reactivates the idled axis. On the Hobbycnc controller, the default reset relies on getting some step pulses

Re: [Emc-users] Stepper motor temperatures?

2011-02-08 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
On Tue, Feb 8, 2011 at 7:34 AM, John Thornton bjt...@gmail.com wrote: I mounted a cup holder on my stepper to keep my coffee at ideal temperatures while cutting with my plasma torch. Its gems like these that keep me pegged to this list. I see a new project for the weekend! B.

Re: [Emc-users] Jog in EMC

2011-02-13 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Using the keyboard with the default setup, I can jog all three axes simultaneously using the PgUp/PgDn for Z, Rt/Lt arrows for X, and up/Dn arrows for Y. On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 12:08 AM, Igor Chudov ichu...@gmail.com wrote: This is what I use

Re: [Emc-users] higher speed spindle

2011-03-15 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
weight. HF also has a die grinder that might work too. I'll go look again. I use HF's Long Shaft Die Grinder for $24.99 (on sale with 20% off coupon). If you go this route, check the collet end as some can have along of play. I currently have 2 of these (for 1/4 and 1/8 collets). The collets

Re: [Emc-users] higher speed spindle

2011-03-15 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
How did you go about mounting it to your rig, Brian? I mounted mine using three pieces of 3/4 MDF Two had a slot cut to fit the shaft of the spindle. I also put notches in the inner curve where the casting lines on the spindle would meet the slot. The third piece acts as a guillotine

Re: [Emc-users] higher speed spindle

2011-03-15 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
I forgott o mention. Check out Woodgears.ca for his tenoning jigs - lots of good stuff there. On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 1:32 PM, BRIAN GLACKIN glackin.br...@gmail.comwrote: How did you go about mounting it to your rig, Brian? I mounted mine using three pieces of 3/4 MDF Two had a slot cut

Re: [Emc-users] Math Q

2011-03-23 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
On Wed, Mar 23, 2011 at 12:49 AM, gene heskett ghesk...@wdtv.com wrote: On Wednesday, March 23, 2011 12:35:24 AM Igor Chudov did opine: On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 10:28 PM, gene heskett ghesk...@wdtv.com wrote: Anyway, http://gene.homelinux.net:85/gene/emc new toy is left pix in next to

Re: [Emc-users] multiple instances of emc?

2011-04-02 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
First off, there are two separate and interesting threads intertwined in this discussion. It would be nice to see them split out. As to running multiple instances of EMC on a single computer (whether practical or not), from my perspective, is a less desirable situation. EMC makes machine

Re: [Emc-users] OT made a new milling enclosure

2011-04-05 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Mark, there are so many glues, do you know which specific glue you used? Not off the top of my head, but I'll look when I get home from work at the tube and get the name of it for you. Get the clear silicone. Same as they use in cement plants and bathrooms (glass shower surrounds)- cures

Re: [Emc-users] Oval trajectories

2011-04-17 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
You can also use a o-word subroutine with the centers, radius and distance betwen centers as variables. Once written, generating the ovals is simply a matter of changing variables. On Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 12:08 PM, Igor Chudov ichu...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Andy. I will just write a G code

Re: [Emc-users] installing EMC in Ubuntu10.4

2011-04-19 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
I had all kinds of installtion probelms my first time. The item that finally broke through for me was to add the command NOAPIC to the istallation command line. On the older images, you would boot to a options screen before the install. I believe F6 was custom or command line install. On

Re: [Emc-users] Axis enable pins

2011-04-22 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 11:02 AM, Kev James rincewin...@gmail.com wrote: Just got to test it. X-axis is working fine but I don't seem to be getting any power to the y/z outputs. I have assigned amplifier enable to the three enable pins for the three axes. I get about 1.5v across A/!A and B/!B

Re: [Emc-users] Router Cutter v Milling Cutter

2011-04-28 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
I use solid carbide 2 flute up spiral bits (1/8) in MDF for cutting out all kinds of stuff. I usually get several ours of continous cutting out of a bit (1/8 deep passes at 30-50IPM). Hope that adds a data point. On Thu, Apr 28, 2011 at 11:38 AM, gene heskett ghesk...@wdtv.com wrote: On

Re: [Emc-users] Router Cutter v Milling Cutter

2011-04-28 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
I've been known to mount an inexpensive router (Hitachi) on the bottom of my spindle for routing. I use a $24 HF long shaft electric die grinder Whatever you do dust is going to be a problem. The EDG does not blow motor cooling air at the bit point so the dust just piles up around the

Re: [Emc-users] Vacuum table

2011-04-28 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
peg board is a perforated MDF sheet. Its typically 0.25 inches thick. Its used to hook hangers on for tools and other items. On Thu, Apr 28, 2011 at 4:10 PM, Viesturs Lācis viesturs.la...@gmail.comwrote: My apologies, but I think that I do not understand, what do You mean :) What is peg

Re: [Emc-users] Help with CabinetPartsPro and Router

2011-05-02 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
What output options does the software have? If you can get it to generate a DXF, then you can use one of many DXFtoGCode tools. I have seen similar tools for HPGL output. On Sun, May 1, 2011 at 8:54 PM, Rogers prax...@gmail.com wrote: Hi everyone, I have recently installed Cabinet Parts Pro

Re: [Emc-users] Using a PC in extended temperature ranges and mobile application

2011-07-26 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Dave, Any possibility of sharing what you indtend to use the equipment for on the rig? I am a mining engineer in the cement industry and have considered placing remote electronics on drilling rigs and the mining equipment. Too many other fires to hold back in the meantime have kept me from

Re: [Emc-users] Using a PC in extended temperature ranges and mobile application

2011-07-31 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
I can't divulge great details since we are building the first machine and we have competitors that did not get the business, but would like to grab it if possible. It sounds like an interesting project. In the research I have done with remote machine monitoring (and GPS breadcrumbing) most

[Emc-users] Tooltable QUestion

2011-09-06 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Helping Dan Field with a question on setting up the Tool table (in another forum). He is using the tool offset commands and cutting with a 60 degree v bit. Does the tool table care if its a v bit or just the overall diameter? http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/emcinfo.pl?ToolTable The wiki does

[Emc-users] Idle Current Issues

2011-09-12 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Gene, You mentioned that you are having/had issues with the idle current setup on your new drives. The problem (imho) is that the hardware ICR solutions require that steps be lost in order to wake the chip. So no matter what, at some point your likely to have missed steps. I played ad nauseum

Re: [Emc-users] ***SPAM*** Re: Idle Current Issues

2011-09-12 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
John, I am certainly no expert and defer to your expertise. I did not mean to imply that the motor lost steps, but meant it never received the step since it was consumed powering up the driver. I was bedeviled with my Z axis never keeping position (it either went too high or more often too low)

Re: [Emc-users] ***SPAM*** Re: Idle Current Issues

2011-09-13 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
On mine, I simply pushed the Switching to EMC. Toggling F2 enables and disables the ICR. When running, all axes are enabled. Not perfect but it works for me. On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 9:26 PM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: BRIAN GLACKIN wrote: John, I am certainly no expert

Re: [Emc-users] Beginner questions regarding axis.

2011-09-17 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Also check your G540 for the micro step setting to be sure it matches the values in your INI file that Kirk was referring to. On Sat, Sep 17, 2011 at 8:44 PM, Kirk Wallace kwall...@wallacecompany.comwrote: On Sat, 2011-09-17 at 15:43 -0400, John A. Stewart wrote: ... snip 3) I'm thinking

Re: [Emc-users] calibrating stepper motor cnc

2011-09-29 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
One recommendation is to put a Vee cutter in your spindle and run a program where the Vee bit just touches the material in a uniform grid pattern. Take your part and measure all the positions from the 0,0. You may have your machine set up in such a manner that it is not just perfect. When I did

Re: [Emc-users] Emc-users Digest, Vol 65, Issue 67

2011-09-30 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
On Thu, Sep 29, 2011 at 11:59 PM, Martin Patton mart...@gmail.com wrote: Brian, I will do as you suggest and cut a grid. What did you adjust in the ini file? Thanks, Marty I cannot recall the exact items to adjust since it was over two years ago since I made the correction. You

Re: [Emc-users] Spindle motor

2011-10-31 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
When using a router as a spindle, there are several things to consider. First, the routers are air cooled. This means if you run the router at lower speeds, you have to watch for overheating. Secondly, the airflow is directed from the top of the router down towards the work. This means it will

Re: [Emc-users] nothing to do with emc

2011-11-01 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
I have used 1/4 X 1/8 collet adapters with good success. I cannot recall the supplier, but they are one of the companies that specializes in supplies woodworking tools to instrument makers - Stewart perhaps? Brian On Tue, Nov 1, 2011 at 4:35 PM, kqt4a...@comcast.net wrote: I know this has

Re: [Emc-users] nothing to do with emc

2011-11-01 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
one although pricer than HF's 24.99 specials. here is a link to a Bosch model. http://www.shopwiki.com/_Bosch-Electric-Die-Grinder-%28AC-/-DC%29?o=170766557s=21453 Brian On Tue, Nov 1, 2011 at 5:34 PM, kqt4a...@comcast.net wrote: On Tue, 1 Nov 2011, BRIAN GLACKIN wrote: I have used 1/4 X

Re: [Emc-users] Engaver Tool Changing - an OT question

2011-11-07 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
.snip. It's very noisy. The reason I went with the HF die grider was the shear weight of the -- RSA(R) Conference 2012 Save $700 by Nov 18 Register now http://p.sf.net/sfu/rsa-sfdev2dev1

Re: [Emc-users] Engaver Tool Changing - an OT question

2011-11-07 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
On Mon, Nov 7, 2011 at 9:15 PM, BRIAN GLACKIN glackin.br...@gmail.comwrote: .snip. It's very noisy. The reason I went with the HF die grider was the shear weight of the G - fingers hitting wrong keys My reason was the DG was soo much lighter reducing the gantry mass

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Concrete Lathe

2011-11-12 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
On Sat, Nov 12, 2011 at 7:57 PM, Mark Cason farmerboy1...@yahoo.com wrote: On 11/12/2011 05:57 PM, andy pugh wrote: On 12 November 2011 23:21, Jack Coatsj...@coats.org wrote: There is a yahoo group re-developing making a lathe from concrete. They are baseing their stuff on a guy that made

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Concrete Lathe

2011-11-14 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
THere is also an extensive set on threads on CNCzone for building a Epoxy granite mill. I gave up trying to follow that thread 2 years ago. They may have a readers digest version of it somewhere now.. -- RSA(R)

Re: [Emc-users] Engaver Tool Changing

2011-11-27 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
On Sun, Nov 27, 2011 at 7:23 PM, George Lawrence Storm keencoy...@earthlink.net wrote: How about direct links? http://www.bodgesoc.org/HS_Spindle.pdf http://www.bodgesoc.org/HS_Spindle2.pdf http://www.bodgesoc.org/HS_Spindle3.pdf All three of the links lead to blank pages. For me,

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