Re: [Emc-users] Reading config values with a realtime HAL module.

For probe compensation batch reading would be far more useful than compiled in, then it becomes simple to read the compensation file for any stylus you change too. Dave Caroline -- Check out the vibrant tech community

Re: [Emc-users] Rough motion with servos

"The computer I am using is showing it's age and the ancient version of Debian I have been running won't even boot properly on my new computer." implies some change to us, what?, changing OS will change the latency too Dave

Re: [Emc-users] Rough motion with servos

New PC new possible latency problems? Dave Caroline -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot

Re: [Emc-users] LCNC TED Talk style

oops missed a link http://www.archivist.info/cnc/wormtest/ -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot

Re: [Emc-users] LCNC TED Talk style

There are some odd uses that dont lend themselves to video I have used Linuxcnc for Worm division accuracy testing http://www.collection.archivist.info/searchv13.php?searchstr=pd+wormtest another used it for antenna measuring http://emcar.sourceforge.net/ Dave Caroline

Re: [Emc-users] Question on thread geometry

As that one has a range then you turn to final diameter ans dont go too deep with the insert, that leaves a flat on top. Measure on the job with thread wires etc to check depth. Dave Caroline -- Check out the vibrant

Re: [Emc-users] Slide covers

There are two folds used in bellows both should be easy to find a google images search for bellows fold pattern Dave Caroline -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites

Re: [Emc-users] Timing Belt?

Better off with helical or bevel gears for 90 degrees I think. Else you will have to space widely and go over shaped rollers so it arrives at the pulleys square and hope it does not wear too fast. flat belts used some crafty alignment and crowned pulleys for this. Dave Caroline

Re: [Emc-users] OT: analog to step/dir

You could get an analogue in connected to stepgen.N.position-cmd to do this with any scaling needed. What is the use case? Dave Caroline -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech

Re: [Emc-users] 3D Printers

Traditional pattern making was 3d built up, did not need subtractive milling or 3d plastic printer :) Dave Caroline -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org

Re: [Emc-users] More Renishaw questions

I have tried a SFH213 Photodiode with a comparator but it is a bit fiddly and not that sensitive, will try a QSE159 when it arrives. Dave Caroline -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most

Re: [Emc-users] More Renishaw questions

(less than an inch to get a signal) Results will be on the web soon. Dave Caroline -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot

Re: [Emc-users] Thing with a square hole.

you dont need space for an edm machine the fella down the road probably accepts folding paper, price depends on qty, I get taps burnt out for a tenner Dave -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's

Re: [Emc-users] Thing with a square hole.

probably easiest to EDM the square Dave Caroline -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot

Re: [Emc-users] OT: What Is It?

Classic metal transfer due to the arc Dave Caroline -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, SlashDot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot

Re: [Emc-users] g-code database

I have started to do a mysql version output at http://www.archivist.info/cnc/gcode/ changes, added parameters, added an ID, fixed a few things, added some missing codes and not finished... there is a link to the .sql at the bottom of the page Dave Caroline

Re: [Emc-users] g-code database

It perhaps would be useful as a .sql file so it can be placed in a mysql/web database Dave Caroline -- Developer Access Program for Intel Xeon Phi Processors Access to Intel Xeon Phi processor-based developer platforms

Re: [Emc-users] Swiss Type Lathe-Turn Machine

If you look at an old swiss cam auto then the concept of interleaved moves was exactly how they optimised the speed of the cycle. On my Bechler the tooling is on separate slides with accessory live axes opposite the spindle. Dave Caroline

Re: [Emc-users] Swiss Type Lathe-Turn Machine

Horribly broken web page javascript I see a blank white page Dave Caroline -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists

Re: [Emc-users] An observation on digital calipers

it. Dave Caroline -- The Command Line: Reinvented for Modern Developers Did the resurgence of CLI tooling catch you by surprise? Reconnect with the command line and become more productive. Learn the new .NET and ASP.NET CLI. Get

Re: [Emc-users] Haas thoughts

That is very out of date, LinuxCNC having branching etc in the gcode as well as rigid tapping, read the docs for real info not random websites Dave Caroline -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's

Re: [Emc-users] CNC little hobber

The differential gears are nothing to do with prime but to add the traverse into the equation and also to add a rotation for a helical. I have a diagram of one at http://www.collection.archivist.info/hobbing.html then you can wind the hob back along its cut traverse and it remains "in gear&q

Re: [Emc-users] CNC little hobber

And I used Andy's info and cnc'd a Barber Colman hobbing machine http://www.collection.archivist.info/searchv13.php?searchstr=barber+colman+pd Dave Caroline -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's

Re: [Emc-users] Best way to jog all three axis using a single push button?

Maybe some kins so it is a real vector (I think that is what another art installation did) Dave Caroline -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https

Re: [Emc-users] Rotary table indexer project

of the manual methods we were using in the clockworks. I started with only 2 axes under cnc the rest manual (rotary and cutter pass) Dave Caroline -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc

Re: [Emc-users] xl pulleys

HPC gears in the UK make pulleys in the same way as I do and list the intermediate stage in their catalogue, see http://www.hpcgears.com/n/products/15.toothed_bar_stock/toothed_bar_stock.php or make a hub assembly and press fit any gear on Dave Caroline

Re: [Emc-users] Need unlocked copy of a pdf for a breakout board I just bought two of.

met that problem before Dave Caroline -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Nice old iron

. sorry no picture of that area after cleaning. Dave Caroline -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Nice old iron

rchv13.php?searchstr=harrison+pd I got that rusty anyway then stored the base outdoors No before pictures but this was found outdoors in a puddle at a scrapyard http://www.collection.archivist.info/searchv13.php?searchstr=dumore after cleaning de rusting and tested, not been painted. Dav

Re: [Emc-users] snagged touch probe on eBay - anybody know how to interface ?

I have an LT02 with LP2 probe that I need the protocol to switch it on although for a backup I got a standard socket (FC3 iirc) that the LP2 can fit in so normal wired connection can be used Dave Caroline -- What NetFlow

Re: [Emc-users] snagged touch probe on eBay - anybody know how to interface ?

.php?searchstr=valeron Dave Caroline -- What NetFlow Analyzer can do for you? Monitors network bandwidth and traffic patterns at an interface-level. Reveals which users, apps, and protocols are consuming the most bandwidth

Re: [Emc-users] Machine measurement

I get around this sort of problem with various forms of travelling microscope http://www.collection.archivist.info/searchv13.php?searchstr=travelling+pd to measure an axis travel I used an accurate DTI in one plane http://www.archivist.info/cnc/screw_error/ Dave Caroline

Re: [Emc-users] Need some advice on where to buy shim stock in custom widths

I get rid of the curled/rough edge by a bit of grinding/filing and also I roll it with a ball bearing on a bit of ground flat steel with a finger through the bearing pressing down. Sharp scissors or best tins nips Dave Caroline

Re: [Emc-users] Multi-spindle machines

Polygon turning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMdBIBzGtKI multi spindle cnc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97JZX1JkYQk sliding head with a back spindle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkYNLlk6EE0 and for the greedy multi spindle milling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IYFMfM7dYk Dave

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

I am on gmail and did see the pic Dave Caroline -- Mobile security can be enabling, not merely restricting. Employees who bring their own devices (BYOD) to work are irked by the imposition of MDM restrictions. Mobile

Re: [Emc-users] linuxcnc and raspberry pi3

They did not say no, were not saying no, were not implying no, You misunderstood, jepler was merely asking for a pull request to make the review process easy. He wants to help. Dave Caroline -- Mobile security can

Re: [Emc-users] Tool Marks?

I a picture of the machine and setup could have helped, it could be vibration of tool, machine or work. You also did not mention the material, Some materials have grain due to how they are made. Dave Caroline -- Mobile

Re: [Emc-users] OT: lapping machine disc

Interesting that someone else is looking at this subject. A few days ago I dug out an old machine I rescued from factory about to be redeveloped, it has no grooves and also rotation is from above if wanted. http://www.collection.archivist.info/searchv13.php?searchstr=cooke+polishing Dave Caroline

Re: [Emc-users] Lathe limit puzzle

It mostly gets in the way so is usually off the bed. Dave -- Find and fix application performance issues faster with Applications Manager Applications Manager provides deep performance insights into multiple tiers of

Re: [Emc-users] Lathe limit puzzle

The denford starturn has the switch on the saddle and a sliding member gripping the bed just visible under the chuck to the rear http://www.collection.archivist.info/archive/DJCPD/PD/2009/2009_09_10_Starturn_cnc_lathe/P1010045.JPG So you can put it where you need for a setup Dave Caroline

Re: [Emc-users] Timing belt size?

Also please be aware of http://www.micromo.com/microstepping-myths-and-realities a consistent amount of movement from a microstep is not going to happen Dave Caroline -- Find and fix application performance issues

Re: [Emc-users] Lubrication

about 800 grit and reassembled, no problem since. it is the regular oiling and keeping dirt out that keeps old stuff running. http://www.middleton-leawood.org.uk/leawood/photos.html Dave Caroline -- Find and fix

Re: [Emc-users] Lubrication

to lift the two surfaces apart on a film of lubricant. Dave Caroline -- Find and fix application performance issues faster with Applications Manager Applications Manager provides deep performance insights into multiple tiers

Re: [Emc-users] Lubrication

And a reading list if you have a good local library http://www.collection.archivist.info/searchv13.php?searchstr=621.822 Dave Caroline -- Find and fix application performance issues faster with Applications Manager

Re: [Emc-users] Lubrication

This is a deep subject named tribology. some lubricant makers also provide recommendations. see refs at bottom https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tribology Dave Caroline -- Find and fix application performance issues faster

Re: [Emc-users] Controller/machine resolution

we are all saying it makes NO difference how many trailing 0s you have the accuracy is machine and its maths, see Andy's answer Dave Caroline -- Transform Data into Opportunity. Accelerate data analysis in your

Re: [Emc-users] Controller/machine resolution

://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?TrajectoryControl and http://linuxcnc.org/docs/2.6/html/gcode/gcode.html#sec:G64 Dave Caroline -- Transform Data into Opportunity. Accelerate data analysis in your applications with Intel Data Analytics

[Emc-users] A whatsit probe

to the right are correct for this probe No makers name or model on the outside numbers inside 1444 0,25 It has limit switches if deflected too far. I wonder if anyone know the actual maker and model so I can hunt a bit more for information Dave Caroline

Re: [Emc-users] Gib screw direction

Actually tapered gibs are a pain if they dont have a screw both ends, Those with a single screw are in a slot so they can resist the gibs tendency to self tighten and for removal of the gib. Broken or bent gib screws seem to be a regular problem with taper gibs. Dave Caroline

Re: [Emc-users] Micro-switch repeatability

them Dave Caroline -- Site24x7 APM Insight: Get Deep Visibility into Application Performance APM + Mobile APM + RUM: Monitor 3 App instances at just $35/Month Monitor end-to-end web transactions and take corrective

Re: [Emc-users] Creating G-code?

I used to create my gears with a bit of php but then is became obvious that the same maths could be done in gcode, one less step, so the preamble in the gcode has a tooth qty/whatever is needed for that class of work. Dave Caroline

Re: [Emc-users] Question about closed loop CNC

%20More#overlay-context=news/servotrends/new-ethercat-io-controller/ Dave Caroline -- Site24x7 APM Insight: Get Deep Visibility into Application Performance APM + Mobile APM + RUM: Monitor 3 App instances at just $35/Month

Re: [Emc-users] VFD Tweaking

What I did was reduce the maximum acceleration so the motor took less current coming up to speed. Dave Caroline -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net

Re: [Emc-users] Resetting rotary movement count

Here is an example of with and without limits in a trunnion design http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CNC-Rotary-Table-Dividing-Head-Rotational-Axis-4th-5th-Axis-A-B-Axis-100MM-Chuck-/161679996211 Dave On 05/01/2016, andy pugh wrote: > On 5 January 2016 at 04:37, Cecil Thomas

Re: [Emc-users] Resetting rotary movement count

Dewey I had no idea that size limit existed, same default for negative? Maybe time for an update to the docs? even removal of the standard from stepconf (or at least ask the user) Dave --

Re: [Emc-users] Resetting rotary movement count

not be needed. There are rotaries with mechanical limits and rotaries without limits, an arbitrary large number used as a limit is a kludge waiting to bite the unsuspecting. Dave Caroline

Re: [Emc-users] Lost fractions of a step

I forgot to mention, I had no accumulated step loss in my tests, I started each test with encoders at 0 and they completed with 48000 and 2, not even a +-1 digit error which surprised me. Dave Caroline

Re: [Emc-users] Lost fractions of a step

a problem and that was in naval brass for a tower clock, it is closer to a bronze. Dave Caroline -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge

Re: [Emc-users] Lost fractions of a step

And another thing, almost all rotaries have backlash, do make sure this is removed in gcode before you start cutting this will result in a single tooth error. Dave Caroline

Re: [Emc-users] Lost fractions of a step

linuxcnc since 2.2. I would see a problem if I did not nod the a axis to remove the backlash. Dave Caroline On 03/01/2016, Cecil Thomas <wctho...@chartertn.net> wrote: > I guess I wasn't as clear as I had hoped about my question. > To be more specific: > When the commanded v

Re: [Emc-users] Lost fractions of a step - Clock Wheels and Pinions

a number of "standards" swiss,black forest and the british one based on the swiss. http://www.clock-works.clara.net/cata/wnpc3.html Dave Caroline -- ___ Emc-users mailin

Re: [Emc-users] Lost fractions of a step

error average for the 48 tooth gear and the high resolution microstepping error, which currently shows as regular noise on the upper graphs. Dave Caroline -- ___ Emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Spindle control

motion.spindle-at-speed IN BIT the IN states it is an input so you already found it. that pin being in the pins section of http://linuxcnc.org/docs/html/man/man9/motion.9.html Dave Caroline

Re: [Emc-users] Grounding Issues

of any capacitive or inductive coupling. Dave Caroline On 20/12/2015, John Thornton <j...@gnipsel.com> wrote: > I have a BP knee mill with an Anilam 1100M CNC kit on it. I've removed > all the Anilam controls a while back. I've retained the drives and power > supply and added a GS2 VFD

Re: [Emc-users] Grounding Issues

resistance too if you can. Others are likely to mention you have two grounds rather than a star ground. Make sure cases are tight to frame to guarantee continuity Dave Caroline

Re: [Emc-users] Probe

design problem. Dave Caroline -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Lathe spindle encoder drive

Hobs can be ground to generate cycloidal teeth as well as involute, the key word here is "generate" which is the process of making the required curve. Dave Caroline -- _

Re: [Emc-users] Lathe spindle encoder drive

Hobbing it is the easy bit, keeping the backlash and tooth form error out much harder Dave Caroline -- Go from Idea to Many App Stores Faster with Intel(R) XDK Give your users amazing mobile app experiences with Intel(R

Re: [Emc-users] Lathe spindle encoder drive

While the index will be in the same place, any tooth form error will affect hobbing. Must write this subject up one day. Dave -- Go from Idea to Many App Stores Faster with Intel(R) XDK Give your users amazing mobile

Re: [Emc-users] Lathe saddle protection

I have the mechanical version on one of the lathes too, it is job specific I dont see how a proximity switch could know all possible errors of eg hitting jaws, chuck body or work or even the headstock. The little denford cnc lathe has the electrical stop movable on the bed. Dave

Re: [Emc-users] machine motion

I have seen this on my machine which still has 2.4 on, it is on a machine with not enough ram. I make sure unwanted background stuff is not running to avoid it. Dave On 29/10/2015, Stuart Stevenson wrote: > Gentlemen, > re: the cinci at MPM > When they push the arrow key to

Re: [Emc-users] Spiral spring covers

These are not much more than a version of a plain clock spring. I imagine a bit of modification to a large clock spring or get a spring from one of the pull out barriers used in public areas trade name was tensator iirc Dave On 27/10/2015, andy pugh wrote: > Does anyone know

Re: [Emc-users] Spiral spring covers

the tensator style are also used as constant force for tool balance purposes and can be almost any size to suit. Dave On 27/10/2015, andy pugh <bodge...@gmail.com> wrote: > On 27 October 2015 at 15:35, Dave Caroline <dave.thearchiv...@gmail.com> > wrote: >> These are not

Re: [Emc-users] Cylindrical grinder Jones and Shipman

A good make from near me (30 miles ish,) I imagine a cnced version would be useful Dave On 06/10/2015, Marshland Engineering wrote: > I've just purchased an old but good Jones and Shipman grinder. While > stripping > it all for sand blasting and repainting, it looks

Re: [Emc-users] multiple gcode streams in parallel

Actually this problem touches the independent axes problem that I foresee in my sliding head lathe where an axis that will be cutting later needs to start part way though another's coordinated move in order to save time. Dave Caroline On 24/09/2015, andy pugh <bodge...@gmail.com> wrote: &

Re: [Emc-users] multiple gcode streams in parallel

might be better to let the two talk to each other in some way so move starts/runs are really synchronised properly rather than rely on buffers. eg classic ladder or some clocking or whatever Dave Caroline On 24/09/2015, Jerry Scharf <jsch...@finsix.com> wrote: > Hi, > > I have hac

Re: [Emc-users] BeagleBone and LinuxCNC for a lathe.

too. I do use small lathes (watch (DC) and clockmaker (AC induction motor) sizes) and need to get the RPM up a lot for small stuff. Dave Caroline -- ___ Emc-users mailing list

Re: [Emc-users] Min spindle encoder resolution for mill rigid tapping?

the encoder edge. not something I would try. Dave Caroline -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Min spindle encoder resolution for mill rigid tapping?

machine dependent(and its settings) and I doubt anyone can write a general specification. I wonder if the tap makers have any numbers for machine taps. Dave Caroline On 11/08/2015, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: On 08/10/2015 06:38 PM, David Bagby wrote: Hi, I'm planning a mill

Re: [Emc-users] Gear Hobber

. On the Barber Colman, see the ball handle upper middle to the rear of the head http://www.collection.archivist.info/archive/DJCPD/PD/2014/2014_09_17_Barber_Colman_cnc/IMG_1830.JPG That has a vernier marked to allow estimation to 5 minutes. Dave Caroline

Re: [Emc-users] Gear hobbing machine

squiffy One also needs to take into account the face width of the cutter so it is not always possible to do that. Also while dreaming of applications and methods, worm wheels need a plunge rather than go across the face, one could also use a special path to match a prospective worm with the

Re: [Emc-users] Gear hobbing machine

it remains as a feature. Dave Caroline On 30/07/2015, John Kasunich jmkasun...@fastmail.fm wrote: On Wed, Jul 29, 2015, at 09:35 PM, richsh...@comcast.net wrote: I am adapting a version of the little hobber and want to use linux-CNC to do the ratio division between the hob and the work spindles

Re: [Emc-users] Gear hobbing machine

+colman and http://www.archivist.info/cnc/hob2/ there are some more thoughts I wrote up some years ago http://www.collection.archivist.info/hobbing.html in that diagram there is a differential, a hal comp has recently been implemented so that is now possible Dave Caroline On 30/07/2015, richsh

Re: [Emc-users] Before i go bonkers: M98, M99

Linuxcnc supports subroutines with a different syntax http://linuxcnc.org/docs/html/gcode/o-code.html Dave Caroline On 26/07/2015, John Thornton j...@gnipsel.com wrote: Just because code is available in other controls doesn't automagicly mean it is included in LinuxCNC. That is an unrealistic

Re: [Emc-users] Small cnc-controlled chuck

Use a collet chuck with auto closing. I have seen one machine where the wood was pushed through a square driven collet and over a grinding head similar to a swiss lathe. was making fishing floats in balsa Dave Caroline

Re: [Emc-users] OT: lathe cut-off tool FS advice

/watch parts, getting the edge on centre is critical for good work Dave Caroline -- Don't Limit Your Business. Reach for the Cloud. GigeNET's Cloud Solutions provide you with the tools and support that you need to offload your

Re: [Emc-users] X-mode Breakout

I only found something called XP mode for a printer port Dave On 29/06/2015, Gene Heskett ghesk...@wdtv.com wrote: On Monday 29 June 2015 11:07:24 Todd Zuercher wrote: Does any one know of any breakout boards that will work with X-mode? I mean besides simple straight through terminal blocks.

Re: [Emc-users] X-mode Breakout

what X-mode Dave Caroline On 29/06/2015, Todd Zuercher zuerc...@embarqmail.com wrote: Does any one know of any breakout boards that will work with X-mode? I mean besides simple straight through terminal blocks. Preferably something with isolation and buffering

Re: [Emc-users] Threading wizard problems

Just waiting is a symptom of not seeing the index pulse Dave Caroline On 23/06/2015, Marius Liebenberg mar...@mastercut.co.za wrote: Any suggestions please gents? I am testing a wizard that Robert Adams is doing for threading with Linuxcnc. There are problems with the Gcode but I am not clued

Re: [Emc-users] what causes stepper motor stall

While mentioning the top speed no one is mentioning the acceleration rate, try slowing that down. Also increase supply voltage to the motor/drive as this also gives a faster more powerful response from the motor drive combination. Dave Caroline On 05/05/2015, Tom Easterday tom-...@bgp.nu wrote

Re: [Emc-users] Backlash - what are ok numbers?

+0 -0 is an ok number for climb milling, which most CAM thinks it is ok to do for best finish, else you should program your paths for conventional milling where the play is taken up by the cutting force. Dave Caroline On 07/04/2015, Karl Jacobs karl.jac...@gmx.de wrote: just for correctness

Re: [Emc-users] Cleaning machinery

or surface rust off cast iron without the damage a sharp wire brush can inflict. Some surfaces need a fine wet and dry paper(880-1200 grit) to make them pretty again. an example http://www.collection.archivist.info/searchv13.php?searchstr=barber+colman Dave Caroline On 29/03/2015, Peter Blodow p.blo

Re: [Emc-users] Possible New Lathe

Looks like a nice casting to start a project from. I had rear nuts on the Hobbymat MD65, utter pain. Other thing to think about collets and taper, I usually use cheap morse taper collets but that often gives problems for long stuff. The good side was selling off the junk parts I no longer wanted

Re: [Emc-users] PCB adapters for oscilloscope probes

(causing ringing or worse). This comes from my experience as part of a team working on a video switcher. Dave Caroline I just did a RF probing then a rf pcb probing google search On 18/03/2015, Philipp Burch p...@hb9etc.ch wrote: Hello everyone! Thanks for all the great responses. I looks like

Re: [Emc-users] Debug print in Gcode

Explained at http://linuxcnc.org/docs/html/gcode/overview.html#sec:messages debug being a special case of msg Dave Caroline On 17/03/2015, Marius Liebenberg mar...@mastercut.co.za wrote: Can someone please tell me where does the debug statement in Gcode print its output

Re: [Emc-users] stepper lose steps at low speed

was within specification and used for some gear cutting masters I made. The Vertex 90:1 I use seems ok not done the full test I did on the 72:1. Method was angle dekkor and precision polygon. Dave Caroline On 03/03/2015, Tomaz T. tomaz_...@hotmail.com wrote: What could be the reason that stepper

Re: [Emc-users] Lathe Spindle Encoder

That physical example I showed is actually just an A plus index, it was original fitment on my Starturn cnc lathe that I upgraded to linuxcnc, even the optos are original. Screw on chucks too Dave On 01/03/2015, Martin Dobbins tu...@hotmail.com wrote: If you are interfacing the encoder

Re: [Emc-users] Lathe Spindle Encoder

If using a parallel port I would say that has a rather high count, This sort can he home brewed (48 slot) :- http://www.collection.archivist.info/archive/DJCPD/PD/2013/2013_08_04_starturn_encoder/IMG_1631.JPG and still give the through hole Dave Caroline On 01/03/2015, andy pugh bodge

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

My old Starturn lathe came with a smaller drive that failed, the repair was about £4 for a chip, it can be very cheap to do your own drive repair. Dave On 08/02/2015, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: On 02/08/2015 10:40 AM, Dean Posekany wrote: Here's my question for the worldly

Re: [Emc-users] Friction torque limiter

I believe http://www.warnerelectric.com/torque-limiters.asp has european distribution too Dave On 06/02/2015, Viesturs Lācis viesturs.la...@gmail.com wrote: Hello! I would appreciate, if somebody could suggest European manufacturer/reseller for reasonably priced friction torque limiters. I

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