Re: [Emc-users] Ball Screw Driving Questions

Thanks Chris This is exactly the insight I was looking for now I understand why the conventional mounting is always with the servo at the head stock end. Linden On 2023-12-25 22:35, Chris Albertson wrote: When it comes to flexing and bending, think about the bed too. If the servo motor

Re: [Emc-users] Ball Screw Driving Questions

On 2023-12-25 21:56, gene heskett wrote: On 12/25/23 19:05, Linden via Emc-users wrote: Hello All, In the early stages of converting a 13 x 24 inch manual Chinese lathe to run with Linux CNC. I have 2 questions regarding replacing the Z axis lead screw with a 3205 ball screw

Re: [Emc-users] Ball Screw Driving Questions

and be able to start moving forward. Thanks again        Linden On 2023-12-25 16:58, Leonardo Marsaglia wrote: Hello Linden, For your first question. I would mount the motor on a fixed end just to be sure, so that would lead you to make both ends fixed. I guess you can mount your servo

[Emc-users] Ball Screw Driving Questions

screw in RPM?  The servo motor I am using has a top speed of 3000rpm and I am trying to figure out reduction ratio that is realistic. Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions. Linden ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https

Re: [Emc-users] Conformal coating available in North America

er. >John > >> -Original Message- >> From: Linden via Emc-users [mailto:emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net] >> Sent: March-22-23 8:53 AM >> To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) >> Cc: Linden >> Subject: [Emc-users] Conformal coating available in North Am

[Emc-users] Conformal coating available in North America

changed in the field to calibrate the unit. I am looking for something that can be applied and removed in the field to protect components and board from moisture in an environment that goes from -40 C to +150 C. Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks Linden

Re: [Emc-users] Running PathPilot on non-Tormach Machines

Well said. I see the same both in Europe and North America in all the various fields of industry I deal with. On January 25, 2023 2:11:20 p.m. PST, Chris Albertson wrote: >The root of the issue here is that LCNC is not a product. It is a >development environment where a person can, with some

Re: [Emc-users] Available fanless PC for linuxcnc with parallel port

Thanks Chris I hadn't seen this 7i92. I was just looking at 7i76 as that was what I was familiar with. May have to put in a Mesa order;-) Linden On January 19, 2023 9:25:30 a.m. PST, Chris Albertson wrote: >This card seems to be in-stock at the Mesa website. I'd go with Ethernet >b

Re: [Emc-users] Available fanless PC for linuxcnc with parallel port

?? Linden On 2023-01-19 09:30, Chris Albertson wrote: The problem with buying a computer is that it not only needs a parallel port, but it needs to have useable low latency. You can not test latency until AFTER you buy it. I own several old PCs and have a parallel port card, none of them give good

[Emc-users] Available fanless PC for linuxcnc with parallel port

would like to have my plasma table running again. Any suggestions are much appreciated thanks in advance,  Linden ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Small spring, very simple flat

Old hacksaw blade as a place to start? Should be close in dimention and easy to come by. Might be a bit on the brital side but think you could temper with propane plumbers torch? On January 24, 2021 3:02:56 PM PST, andy pugh wrote: >On Sun, 24 Jan 2021 at 22:13, Nicklas SB Karlsson >wrote:

Re: [Emc-users] updating freecad appimage?

This is the ppa i was refering too there is Freecad-Stable and Freecad-daily builds. https://launchpad.net/~freecad-maintainers/+archive/ubuntu/freecad-stable On January 2, 2021 8:53:13 PM PST, Gene Heskett wrote: >On Saturday 02 January 2021 22:02:19 Chris Albertson wrote: > >> You are using

Re: [Emc-users] updating freecad appimage?

There is a ppa for the daily build of freecad. I have been using that for a few years now. It seems pretty stable for the most part and any bugs i have come across have been delt with or a work around found in a day or two. On January 2, 2021 7:02:19 PM PST, Chris Albertson wrote: >You are

Re: [Emc-users] SSD reliability

Thanks Guys for the help and insight i will run with this samsung ssd and see how far it gets me. I wont give up on ssds yet ;-) linden On 2020-07-03 9:28 a.m., Gene Heskett wrote: On Friday 03 July 2020 12:01:01 Sam Sokolik wrote: I can't remember ever having an issue with any ssd I have

Re: [Emc-users] SSD reliability

On 2020-07-03 12:20 a.m., Gene Heskett wrote: On Friday 03 July 2020 01:03:39 linden wrote: Hello All,     Any one here have real world experience with reliability of Solid State Drives. I have not had much luck with them my self and am wondering is this normal or am I the exception

Re: [Emc-users] SSD reliability

s and does not even try to pretend it is a SATA Hard Drive. If you are buying new storage you want a PCIe interface M.2 forms factor SSD. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.2 On Thu, Jul 2, 2020 at 10:49 PM linden wrote: Hello All, Any one here have real world experience with reliabilit

[Emc-users] SSD reliability

to put them in production linuxcnc machines or anything critical. Any one else have similar experience or recommendations for a reliable solid state drive. thanks Linden ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https

[Emc-users] Error trying to run PyVCP Sim

. thanks linden Traceback (most recent call last): File "/home/draft8/.local/bin/qtpyvcp", line 11, in load_entry_point('qtpyvcp==0.2.8', 'console_scripts', 'qtpyvcp')() File "/home/draft8/.local/lib/python2.7/site-packages/qtpyvcp/__init__.py", line 91, in main run_v

Re: [Emc-users] mesa 7i76e io

Thanks to Andy and Peter io is working In the end it was to things not quite right: - Vin was off on TB1 pin 5        (unable to communicate with field IO) - Syntax errors in Hal  (functioning Hal below) Hope this is some use to some one in the future. thanks again linden

Re: [Emc-users] mesa 7i76e io

digital io? thanks again linden Hal # external output signals # --- COOLANT-FLOOD --- setp hm2_7i76e.0.7i76.0.0.output-00 true net coolant-flood hm2_7i76e.0.7i76.0.0.output-00.out error mesage from terminal LINUXCNC - 2.8.0~pre1 Machine configuration directory is '/home/draft5/linuxcnc/con

[Emc-users] mesa 7i76e io

from the field power on the active DO when the check box for coolant is checked. Is this assumption wrong?? How do the physical pins of TB5 & TB6 relate to the pin numbers in .hal?? Below is the .hal section regarding external signals. Is there some thing wrong here with the syntax? thank

Re: [Emc-users] Fiber optic control for CNC

When I worked in the semi con industry we used to have converters for regular rs232 serial com at 9200 bod. Was a 9 pin sub d at one end of the adaptor then 2 glass fiber cables plugged in to the other. The receptacle and the fiber cable were made by omron. I think the device itself was made in

[Emc-users] Freecad info for Gene and any one else that may find it useful

/channel/UC_9HwDkwxllq5lFGkYBIH9g Deutsch https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsrwVwvqYb8G4Ri0iz1JIebsOXkgoytAY hope this is of use to some of you linden PS there is a user show case here where you can see what people have done with it. Some really impressive stuff https

Re: [Emc-users] Is there a more elegant way to drive the servo driver enable with mesa 7i76e

thanks gene and andy looks like i have some more reading to do i will see whats available here and see what i can come up with On 17-03-27 01:29 AM, Gene Heskett wrote: > On Monday 27 March 2017 01:38:13 linden wrote: > >> An other question for the Electronics exp

[Emc-users] More advice on signals between mesa 7i76e and dmm dyn4 servo drive

thing in the connector pin outs or in the pnc conf settings. I am sure i am missing something obvious. - Do I need a additional resistor for my alarm signal into the Messa 7I76e (see drawing attached) Thanks again for any help and suggestions. Linden Axis 0 IO more questions.pdf Description

[Emc-users] Is there a more elegant way to drive the servo driver enable with mesa 7i76e

or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am afraid i know just enough to be dangerous and am a little leery of blowing out the io pins. thanks linden Axis 0 ENA.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document -- Check out

Re: [Emc-users] advice on signal grounding between mesa 7i76e and dmm dyn4 servo drive

set of eyes going over my work and making sure things really work how i imagine they work in my head. thanks again linden On 17-03-26 12:38 AM, Erik Christiansen wrote: > On 26.03.17 00:01, linden wrote: >> Hello All >> >> Should I ground both ends of the shield for shielde

[Emc-users] advice on signal grounding between mesa 7i76e and dmm dyn4 servo drive

pin22 as +24vdc - the corresponding ground from the power supply going into TB3 pin 23 - a jumper going from IO ground pin 9 on JP4 of the servo drive to TB3 pin 24 Thanks for any help and advice linden Step and Direction Axis 0.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document

Re: [Emc-users] I am gonna need more wire.

If you cant find caps and plugs disposable foam ear plugs or pieces there of can be used in a pinch to keep paint getting in holes it is not wanted in. On 17-03-05 04:50 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: > On Sunday 05 March 2017 19:40:44 andy pugh wrote: > >> On 6 March 2017 at 00:19, Gene Heskett

Re: [Emc-users] OT - Advice on processor board for indexer project.

The DMM servo system I have sitting on my bench at the moment has an input to allow the motor to free wheel but still keep the encoder on line. I haven't tried it yet but in theory you could have a free wheel switch to flip when you wanted to move by hand then switch back once in position. I

Re: [Emc-users] M. P. Jones has deal on manual pulse generator

our thoughts are with you hoping for the best On 17-02-17 07:47 PM, Jon Elson wrote: > On 02/17/2017 09:36 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: >> I didn't bring the missus home from physical therapy >> today. The thing she was calling a TIA, looked an awful >> lot like a stroke to me. Best I could get them

[Emc-users] installing linux mint 17.3 64bit how to from the forum + Mesa 7I76E

they are configured. I am pretty happy!! Things are talking to each other. Now I just need some bits and pieces for this board to talk to. I am sure I will have some questions soon but thought these scribble notes may be of use to someone. Linden

Re: [Emc-users] Happy New Year everybody!

Yes happy new year and thank you all for sharing such a wide verioty of wisdom on this list over the last year On December 31, 2016 9:01:13 PM PST, Gene Heskett wrote: >Cheers, Gene Heskett >-- >"There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: > soap, ballot, jury,

Re: [Emc-users] Wat OT: Question about injection molding of PVC

When I worked for a semi conductor tool manufacture we used to plastic weld the drip trays out of PVC and Chemistry tanks out of other plastics for HF, H2SO4 and other nastiness. The process is very similar to Tig welding metal. We used a hot air gun and a filler rod to fuse and fill the

Re: [Emc-users] linux cnc servo interface help

On 2016-10-11 09:18 AM, Kirk Wallace wrote: > On 10/11/2016 03:19 AM, linden wrote: >> hello all, >> >>I need some help and suggestions on interfacing dmm dyn4 servo >> driver with Linuxcnc > http://www.dmm-tech.com/Dyn4_main.html > > LinuxCNC has

Re: [Emc-users] linux cnc servo interface help

> The DYN4 can run in analogue-controlled velocity mode. That might be > worth considering. > It probably doesn't work any better than running the loop in the > drive, but it is easier to see what the loop is doing. > > (Actually, it might also work better, as there is the possibility of > using

[Emc-users] linux cnc servo interface help

can provide. linden -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, SlashDot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot ___ Emc-users mailing list

Re: [Emc-users] Happy 82nd to me, and the latest version of my G76 tweaker for you

g old is inevitable" Take care and looking forward to here more words of wisdom and the odd random though that rattles around in that head of yours for years to come. Linden On 10/04/2016 10:11 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: > On Tuesday 04 October 2016 23:09:47 Jack Coats wrote: > >> Hop

Re: [Emc-users] Anybody have an idea how...

As far as dimensions go im not much help but heat i can hole heartedly recommend. Aluminum moves a lot with temp. The rule of thumb is you can heat any aluminum to 60 deg C (not quite burn your hands hot potato hot) and not worry about affecting temper. You would be amazed how this small

Re: [Emc-users] Linear Rail Guard

I use mylar tape from time to time as anti chaff and to put a clear protective cote over decals. Its not cheep but 3m makes it in several different sizes and thicknesses it is a lot more durable than duct tape. If you know any helicopter mechanics in your area im sure some one would have some

Re: [Emc-users] help mint 18 building sim from source

Thanks Jeff, I have installed the sim in a virtual box for now on a fresh install of debian 8. Linden On 2016-07-27 04:57 AM, Jeff Epler wrote: > That wiki page is not accurate in several respects, and is out of date > in others. I have added a cautionary note and a pointer to the of

[Emc-users] help mint 18 building sim from source

suggestion//would be much appreciated Thanks Linden -- What NetFlow Analyzer can do for you? Monitors network bandwidth and traffic patterns at an interface-level. Reveals which users, apps, and protocols are consumin

Re: [Emc-users] python bash or some other way to convert arcs from relative to absolute

machine until i get to replacing this one odd controller. Thanks again for your help linden On 16-05-29 03:41 PM, John Thornton wrote: > Parsing through files is a common thing to do. In python I'd just read > each line of the file and remember the last line to get the XY > co

[Emc-users] python bash or some other way to convert arcs from relative to absolute

and truncates the decimal places displayed. Could I add a block similar to this that when through before and did the conversion. Any suggestions or am i trying to do the imposable. Thanks Linden def parse(pathobj): out = "" lastcommand = None #params = ['X','Y','Z',

Re: [Emc-users] CAD/CAM for LinuxCNC, Freecad (bugtracker, G41 and G42 being swapped)

ug report? > > > > On Thu, 12 May 2016 09:21:23 -0700 > linden <l...@island.net> wrote: > >> Free cad path module is defiantly beta software at this stage. >> The drilling routines seem to work reliably but any thing with arcs can >> give you issues with

Re: [Emc-users] CAD/CAM for LinuxCNC, Freecad

Free cad path module is defiantly beta software at this stage. The drilling routines seem to work reliably but any thing with arcs can give you issues with G41 and G42 being swapped. This shows up in the gui when the path is calculated and plotted so its not so scary you see it right away.. I

Re: [Emc-users] Found my backlash

If you want it to never come apart use green lock tight of the sleeve retaining variety 609 or 640 it will not come apart unless you heat to the point it is scary and then you may be able to grudgingly turn out the screw with a lot of protest. my 2 cent for what it is worth On 16-04-07 08:44

Re: [Emc-users] Software that can mirror image G-code?

/gcoderipper.html I am not affiliated with this work at all just grateful for the kindness of this person for sharing his code and this useful to me any way tool. linden On 16-02-13 02:17 AM, Gene Heskett wrote: > On Saturday 13 February 2016 04:18:28 Gregg Eshelman wrote: > >> Is there a program

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

That is the point it is the case of the golden hand cuffs. The idea is the vendor gets you locked in and more or less holds your data hostage. As long as you play nice and pay up all is ok but if you dont or the vendor needs money in a hurry your day to day businesses is held for ransom. As

Re: [Emc-users] To Peter C Wallace

to work better as they do not bond quites as well and you can peal it off relatively easily. the yellowy cream colored sticks are a more permanent glue. On 15-12-31 06:53 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: > On Thursday 31 December 2015 21:27:52 linden wrote: > >> Hi Gene, >> I have

Re: [Emc-users] OT: one armed bandit's arm

not sure what it is called but third hand brake tools for bicycles and some snap ring pliers have the same thing. Crimper's for terminals on avionics conectors use the same thing. there is a rack of slanted gear teeth with spring loaded dog in side like a sprage clutch. hope this gives you a

Re: [Emc-users] To Peter C Wallace

Hi Gene, I have used hot glue from a hot glue gun in the past (the Kind for arts and crafts) to hold cards in. It works well for high vibration and you can peal the glue off to get the card out if you need too. Not as good as a mechanical hold down but certainly better than nothing and not

Re: [Emc-users] could Linux cnc control of unconventional mill design like this and general thoughts and comments.

AM, linden wrote: >> yes this is a big issue rigidity and vibration damning have >> traditionally been done by increasing the mass and by using cast iron >> that has a natural tendency to absorb and dissipate vibration. >> >> You can build very rigid light wait structures bu

Re: [Emc-users] 3D Printing Retract Script

sorry I cant help you with your g code and scripting but your machine looks cool wish i could see it in person On 15-11-10 01:47 AM, Jeshua Lacock wrote: > Greetings, > > I am about to print Hello World on what is likely the world’s second optical > glass 3D printer command by LinuxCNC. My blog

Re: [Emc-users] could Linux cnc control of unconventional mill design like this and general thoughts and comments.

is a compromise trying to find a compromise that will accomplish what you need is where the fun is. linden On 15-11-08 10:10 AM, Kyle Kerr wrote: > Re: homing. Delta printers usually home at the top of their travel. When I > asked my CNC instructor about a delta mill he said th

[Emc-users] Error with tripod sim can't find package Linuxcnc

as well. Is there any other options or recommendations for experimenting with no trivial kins in a simulated environment. Where would I find Non trivial kins examples I would like to start playing and work toward building and simulating the kins for my unconventional machine thanks again linden

Re: [Emc-users] could Linux cnc control of unconventional ... hydraulic

up with constant motion and at what speed. I am sure I would reach the speed or duty cycle limit of the valve long before ran out of speed on the solid state relays or the pid loop driving it. more home work needed at this point. thanks linden On 15-11-09 08:24 AM, ger Ger wrote: > Any k

Re: [Emc-users] could Linux cnc control of unconventional mill design like this and general thoughts and comments.

This is cool with the six legs of a start platform the forces should be balanced as you have one leg in tension and the corresponding one in compression. I could see motor tuning could be fun with multiple pid loops all fighting each other. We will see if I get that far at least I know some

Re: [Emc-users] could Linux cnc control of unconventional mill design like this and general thoughts and comments.

having second thought. I have also seen a Russian you tube model that has given me some ideas. once I have modled and thought a bit more I would like to pick your collective brains again. all the best, Linden On 15-11-07 06:30 PM, Philipp Burch wrote: > Hi Linden! > > On 07.11.2

[Emc-users] could Linux cnc control of unconventional mill design like this and general thoughts and comments.

and light allowing high speeds and acceleration. Still lots of work to do on this front. In the diagram attached things would bend like a wet noodle and I would soon get stress cracks. - No spherical Joints (think it should work with out them not really sure) Thanks in advance, Linden PS

Re: [Emc-users] off topic free mechanical movement software simulation

/ On 15-10-26 10:44 AM, andy pugh wrote: > On 24 October 2015 at 14:19, linden <l...@island.net> wrote: >> Any hints or suggestions >> will be greatly appreciated. > I wonder if there is anything like > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Incredible_Machine_(series) > > That

[Emc-users] off topic free mechanical movement software simulation

and modelling before committing to metal. I have played a little in with blender but this is such a big program with a steep learning curve geared more to animation. It has to look right not be true in a mechanical sense. Any hints or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, linden

Re: [Emc-users] off topic free mechanical movement software simulation

will share my model if any one is interested. On 15-10-25 09:27 AM, Gregg Eshelman wrote: > On 10/24/2015 7:19 AM, linden wrote: >> Hi All >>I have been playing with the idea of building a hexapod or >> Stuart platform mill with linuxcnc for the control system

Re: [Emc-users] Mice. The furry ones. Re: using tool table offsets with G41 or 42

RedBull Actually it is an Austrian thing it only came to the US and Canada relitively recently. The owner has a nice air plane collection in Saltzburg in a fancy glass hangar aperently you can go look around at the planes for free. On 15-10-18 09:19 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: > On Sunday 18

Re: [Emc-users] DXF to G code Generator

I think this may do a mirror for you It is my pile of things to try that I haven’t got to yet https://github.com/bkubicek/grecode On 15-10-15 12:47 PM, Gregg Eshelman wrote: > On 10/14/2015 2:34 PM, John Thornton wrote: >> I'm writing a DXF to G code generator

[Emc-users] back plotting

Has any one used this for back plotting and g code proving CAMotics.org it looks promising. On 15-10-15 12:47 PM, Gregg Eshelman wrote: > On 10/14/2015 2:34 PM, John Thornton wrote: >> I'm writing a DXF to G code generator >> in golang for fun. At this point it

Re: [Emc-users] Learning LinuxCNC Youtube Channel

looking forward to watching these when i have better internet connection. may have a few pits and pieces to add as well later thanks linden On 15-09-18 08:41 PM, Jim Craig wrote: > I decided that I would start a Youtube channel that is all about > LinuxCNC. I will be posting video tut

Re: [Emc-users] 2.7.0 is out!

and i just finished an install of 2.6 lol guess i will upgrade before i configure every thing Murphys law thanks guy looking forward to the new trajectory planner and other goodies Thanks for all your hard work and generosity with your time sharing and supporting this grate software. On

Re: [Emc-users] Lathe conversion to all metal gearing and sprockets

Green thread lock from loktight 626 is the number i think it is advertised as sleeve retainer if memory serves. This should hold iner race to shaft for you as that is what it is desined for. I had some one put some on threads that had to come apart once insted of 242 or 243 blue that you can

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

Could you use a larger version of a c5 collet and then make a draw tube with a deep groove ball bearing mounted on the opposite end from the collet. This would allow you to attach a stationary fork to the outer race. Have this fork set up over a pivot point with one end attached to the outer

Re: [Emc-users] Index pulse on 5i25 with 7i76

Thanks that is a very good decription. I have wondered for a long time how a resolver worked and never realy got a clear answer. On July 6, 2015 4:00:00 AM PDT, andy pugh bodge...@gmail.com wrote: On 6 July 2015 at 11:06, Gene Heskett ghesk...@wdtv.com wrote: Well, you _could_ spend much

Re: [Emc-users] Still no success logging PLM2000 communications.

as expected. Where are you located I m near Vancouver Canada at the moment if that is any help to you. Linden On 15-04-23 02:00 AM, Gregg Eshelman wrote: On 4/22/2015 8:10 PM, linden wrote: May be easer to make a physical sniffer cable that T's in to the com you are trying to sniff and connect

Re: [Emc-users] Still no success logging PLM2000 communications.

May be easer to make a physical sniffer cable that T's in to the com you are trying to sniff and connect the other end to a laptop running linux and log with cutecom or similar terminal program. I had a fancy cable made that split the transmit and receive line split to 2 separate 9pin sub Ds

Re: [Emc-users] Linux Program for Wiring Diagrams

thanks all for the suggestions as always a wealth of experience here. I have some experimenting now to find what works for me but at least i have some where to start -- Dive into the World of Parallel Programming. The

[Emc-users] Linux Program for Wiring Diagrams

and wiring diagrams with pin outs ect. any suggestions or experience. thanks Linden -- New Year. New Location. New Benefits. New Data Center in Ashburn, VA. GigeNET is offering a free month of service with a new server

[Emc-users] Touch screen on the cheap Asus X200CA

the integrated wifi for internet. Not Sure what we would get for jitter or if there are any other pitfalls to watch for. I will be in England in about a month and have access to one for testing. If any one is interested. Thoughts? Comments? Sugestions? Linden Specifications Processor Intel® Core™ i3 3217U

Re: [Emc-users] Hurco KM3 to retrofit - now what do I need?

I am also interested as I have an old Tree325 that I would like t do a similar conversion too. As sone as time and Geography allows. On 15-01-08 12:53 PM, Greg Bentzinger wrote: Well - I've gone and done it, I bought another Hurco CNC mill. My existing machine was a 1990 KM3P with the MAX32

Re: [Emc-users] hiwin Omron Yaskawa

I worked for an Austrian semi conductor tool company for a few years we ran Omron Servos on some of our tools. They are a Yaskawa servo built under licence by Omron. Both Yaskawa and Omron servo motors and drives were very reliable granted are machines were in a clean room but the did run

Re: [Emc-users] 4 axis simulation

Yes just the flash screen no error is there some where to turn on debug or see error logs maybe I can see how far it is getting before it gets stuck or why it seems to quit after the flash screen flashes. On 14-12-08 07:50 PM, andy pugh wrote: On 8 December 2014 at 04:53, linden l

Re: [Emc-users] 4 axis simulation

Im playing with this now and slowly making progress running from terminal gives me some hints and it is dumping debug and warning text in my home folder with some trial and error i should get this figured thanks for your help ill let you know how it goes linden On 14-12-09 09:15 AM, Kirk

[Emc-users] Lines To Arcs g1tog23 general thoughts or suggestions for integration into BlenderCAM

to integrate it in to blender cam in the next little wile if any one has any experience using this or suggestions that may make this simpler/cleaner or better in general I am sure they will we very welcome. Thanks Linden http://blendercam.blogspot.com

Re: [Emc-users] 4 axis simulation

window for a 5 seconds. Dose any one have a working exsample or know were I should look. below is my modified 9axcis ini file any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks Linden # EMC controller parameters for a simulated machine. # General note: Comments can either be preceded

Re: [Emc-users] 2.6.4

This list is just the selection for the install process not the actual LinuxCNC soft ware Just use #1 Graphical install and fallow the prompts. The default settings should be right for most situations if you get stuck or have any questions ask here and we will see what we can do. On 14-11-17

Re: [Emc-users] Inkscape ?? g code tool quick and dirty for Gene

with G code tools properly if some one has some scribble notes please share, feel free to correct spelling typos and other blunders. I am using inkscape 0.48 but think it should work for older versions to linden ** On 14-11-08 12:40 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: Greetings; The inkscape program

[Emc-users] open-source cam software thoughts and comments

. On an other note I have been playing with Freecad the last few weeks and am quite impressed with the part and part design tool bars any way the other features are still on my get to learn list. Thanks in advance, Linden Blender Cam add on for blender http

Re: [Emc-users] Thoughts on a Python script to calculate estimated run time, for G code and my first hacked sub routine

been done by people that know what they are doing? linden On 14-10-09 08:11 PM, John Thornton wrote: If you need the exact time to run a file create a simulator with the same acceleration and velocity settings as your machine. Add the time component to the simulator then run your file. JT

[Emc-users] Thoughts on a Python script to calculate estimated run time for G code and my first hacked sub routine

Can some one have a look at the following .ngc code with sub routine and give me any suggestions or comments regarding the layout programming logic ect. Please be ruthless I have no programming or CNC back ground;-) thank for sharing, Linden % ; Cutoff sub V1.0 ; Written by hand Linden

Re: [Emc-users] Thoughts on a Python script to calculate estimated run time for G code and my first hacked sub routine

for a newer one that accepts single phase input as a 40 or 50 amp single phase plug inare easer to find. First I will get it up and running the way it is. Some where along the way I am sure I will have some more questions to ask and maybe one day I will be able to answer a few, Linden