[Emc-users] Password issues

2015-10-21 Thread Bengt Sjölund
Hi, I am new to this with LinuxCNC and just dowloaded latest ISO, do install OK but cannot login = get message = wrong password. Tried install in Swedish and US = same problems. Have since long time ago Ubuntu 10.04 /2.5.0 with dual boot W7 + Mach3 and it works in this PC so I decided to

Re: [Emc-users] Password issues

2015-10-21 Thread Bengt Sjölund
Tuché This how it works in W7 = only PW ( hard to learn old dogs to sit ;) ) And I have been barking like hell all evening, burning several DVD's etc Cheers Bengt Den 2015-10-21 kl. 22:20, skrev andy pugh: > On 21 October 2015 at 20:58, Bengt Sjölund <beng...@tecno.se> wrote:

[Emc-users] 7i90HD + 7i48

2015-10-21 Thread Bengt Sjölund
Next questions, How do I setup my Mesa Boards 7i90HD + 7i48 Cannot find these in pulldown menus /Bengt -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net

Re: [Emc-users] Probe

2015-12-13 Thread Bengt Sjölund
I got some probes for sale at http://forum.linuxcnc.org/forum/54-user-exchange/29826-some-cnc-related-parts-4-sale Accepting reasonable offers ;) Cheers Bengt -- ___

Re: [Emc-users] Rigid tapping speed advice

2016-01-22 Thread Bengt Sjölund
M12, why bother with tapping? Go for single point and no power issues like with tapping. Cheers Bengt Den 2016-01-22 kl. 19:12, skrev Sarah Armstrong: > Horsepower is you biggest enemy here , you need as much as you can get . > > On 22 January 2016 at 17:58, Gene Heskett

Re: [Emc-users] Rigid tapping speed advice

2016-01-23 Thread Bengt Sjölund
Both yes and no depending of tool you have. I use these from https://shop.vhf.de/articleGroups/Circular-thread-cutters-W_GW_BGF.htm Easy to do flat bottom threaded holes. Bengt Den 2016-01-23 kl. 21:43, skrev Jon Elson: > On 01/23/2016 02:27 AM, Gene Heskett wrote: >> I would appreciate a PM'd

Re: [Emc-users] Copying G code files from PC to PC

2016-03-24 Thread Bengt Sjölund
Why not just use a memory stick? Cheers Bengt Den 2016-03-24 kl. 17:53, skrev Craig Warnol: > Not an answer to your permissions issue, but here is my solution for > copying G code between PCs. > > I set up an ownCloud (https://owncloud.org/) instance on my > server/primary desktop/workstation

Re: [Emc-users] junk Drill chuck from Grizzly

2016-03-02 Thread Bengt Sjölund
Or look for RÖHM Den 2016-03-02 kl. 11:03, skrev andy pugh: > On 2 March 2016 at 02:22, Gene Heskett wrote: >> Prowling catalogs on the net tonight I can across an import 3-JT that >> sounds usable, page 479 on Enco's online catalog, #290-1515 for a red >> one under $65. Plus

Re: [Emc-users] Lubrication, (Slideway wear)

2016-04-25 Thread Bengt Sjölund
Do you happen to know how if wear are a common problem for slideways and proper lubrication is important to avoid wear? oil should be oozing out from slideways, if not old oil can be clogged in the oil lines. Cheers Bengt Den 2016-04-25 kl. 17:14, skrev Nicklas Karlsson: > On Mon, 25 Apr

Re: [Emc-users] PCB circuit board drill file

2016-04-25 Thread Bengt Sjölund
http://eng-serve.com/cnc/excellon_gcode.html Den 2016-04-25 kl. 19:54, skrev Nicklas Karlsson: > I get problem with tool table setup. I have to comment out "INCH" and are not > able to figure out the T commandd. > > M48 > INCH > T73 C0.020 > T72 C0.058 > T71 C0.030 > T70 C0.210 > T69 C0.036 >

Re: [Emc-users] PCB circuit board drill file

2016-04-25 Thread Bengt Sjölund
: > On Mon, 25 Apr 2016 19:58:47 +0200 > Bengt Sjölund <beng...@tecno.se> wrote: > >> http://eng-serve.com/cnc/excellon_gcode.html > Tried it and linuxcnc make complain about the "C" character on the first T > line. > > I have been able to build my own C

Re: [Emc-users] Lathe limit puzzle

2016-05-07 Thread Bengt Sjölund
http://93x57r.se/tecno-cnc/documents/CNC3000/Blomqvist-S%20CNC%20page4.pdf This how it is done on my Lathe. Fixed Limit at the far end from chuck, adjustable Home and movable Limit closest to chuck. 1 switch NC handles Limit and Home. Bengt Den 2016-05-07 kl. 18:43, skrev Dave Caroline: > It

Re: [Emc-users] Does anybody know about this interpolated tapping ?

2017-02-03 Thread Bengt Sjölund
Take a moment and think again ;) It is a single row tool. /Bengt Den 2017-02-03 kl. 18:05, skrev Jon Elson: > tool into a chunk of material at the thread pitch feedrate. -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one

Re: [Emc-users] Does anybody know about this interpolated tapping ?

2017-02-04 Thread Bengt Sjölund
Elson: > On 02/03/2017 11:23 AM, Bengt Sjölund wrote: >> Take a moment and think again ;) It is a single row tool. >> /Bengt >> >> >> Den 2017-02-03 kl. 18:05, skrev Jon Elson: >>> tool into a chunk of material at the thread pitch feedrate. > OK, you d

Re: [Emc-users] Does anybody know about this interpolated tapping ?

2017-02-03 Thread Bengt Sjölund
https://shop.vhf.de/catalogs/Thread-cutters-W_GW.htm https://shop.vhf.de/articleGroups/Circular-thread-cutters-W_GW_BGF.htm I am very fond of the one above = 2 tools in 1 Cheers Bengt Den 2017-02-03 kl. 12:46, skrev Valerio Bellizzomi: > On Fri, 2017-02-03 at 11:28 +, andy pugh wrote: >>

Re: [Emc-users] Does anybody know about this interpolated tapping ?

2017-02-03 Thread Bengt Sjölund
Not OK for bottom threaded holes ;) /Bengt Den 2017-02-03 kl. 14:25, skrev TJoseph Powderly: > well its a lot more than the old draps and dreamers > http://www.dreamertool.com/drapreg.html > > tomp tjtr33 -- Check out

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

2017-02-17 Thread Bengt Sjölund
Sparkgaps Den 2017-02-17 kl. 19:17, skrev Kirk Wallace: > I know what it is, but while cruising through my pictures I got the > notion that these look like a "What Is It" kind of thing. I thought I'd > post them just for fun. > >

Re: [Emc-users] Whats a good visual displayer for a dxf?

2017-02-23 Thread Bengt Sjölund
https://www.google.se/search?q=dxf+viwer=dxf+viwer=chrome..69i57j0l5.4328j0j8=chrome=UTF-8#q=dxf+viewer&* Den 2017-02-23 kl. 19:05, skrev Gene Heskett: > I am not familiar with this format. And synaptics search only finds a > library. No clue what editor/viewer uses it. clicking on it offers to

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

2016-09-27 Thread Bengt Sjölund
Anybody interested, I have one Renishaw MI 14 MK3 for sale/trade. Condition unknown, was included in a package deal years ago. Labeled: This a MK3 MI 14 use only with a MK3 RMP Located in Sweden Cheers Bengt --

Re: [Emc-users] Something is sure odd, traffic is VERY SLOW

2017-04-30 Thread Bengt Sjölund
Noticed that too Gene, List is slow and forum is down. Cheers Bengt Den 2017-04-30 kl. 14:11, skrev Gene Heskett: > Greetings folks; > > I'm getting about 5% of the usual traffic since early Friday afternoon. > On any of the 40 or so lists I am subscribed to. At 8AM, 4 unread > messages since

Re: [Emc-users] Forum down?

2017-04-30 Thread Bengt Sjölund
that this is not the case as it is a lot of work to put things right again. Experiencing increased spam mail also to my private accounts last few days. Cheers Bengt Den 2017-04-29 kl. 23:26, skrev Jon Elson: > On 04/29/2017 03:40 PM, andy pugh wrote: >> On 29 April 2017 at 21:24, Bengt Sjölund <beng

Re: [Emc-users] Forum down?

2017-04-29 Thread Bengt Sjölund
... 2USD of annual donation is nothing to worry about >> getting everyone in touch ... but it is not my intention to oppose Nobody >> with this proposal. >> >> >> regards >> >> giorgio >> >> >> >> Da:

Re: [Emc-users] Forum down?

2017-05-09 Thread Bengt Sjölund
And down again! What is it with the forum that goes down very often? Cheers Bengt Den 2017-04-30 kl. 19:58, skrev Jon Elson: > On 04/29/2017 04:26 PM, Jon Elson wrote: > And, it seems to be back up! > >Thanks, > > Jon > >

Re: [Emc-users] Forum down?

2017-05-10 Thread Bengt Sjölund
.org >> >> >> On May 9, 2017 1:49:45 AM MDT, "Bengt Sjölund" <beng...@tecno.se> wrote: >>> And down again! >>> >>> What is it with the forum that goes down very often? >>> >>> Cheers >>> Bengt >>&

Re: [Emc-users] Forum down?

2017-04-29 Thread Bengt Sjölund
; > On Sat, 29 Apr 2017 18:19:30 +0200 > Bengt Sjölund <beng...@tecno.se> wrote: > >> Hmmm. have you done it again ;-) >> >> Cheers >> Bengt >> >> >> Den 2017-04-20 kl. 14:11, skrev Kurt Jacobson: >>> I have only posted on the for

Re: [Emc-users] Forum down?

2017-05-24 Thread Bengt Sjölund
And again forum is down, what is going on? Anybody having insight in what is happening? Cheers Bengt Den 2017-05-10 kl. 08:50, skrev Bengt Sjölund: > And down again. > > Cheers > Bengt > > > Den 2017-05-09 kl. 15:58, skrev John Thornton: >> I had to power cycle

Re: [Emc-users] Forum down?

2017-05-24 Thread Bengt Sjölund
Thanks for the update. Hope you can find a solution to this annoying problem. Keep up the fine work that is much appreciated. Cheers Bengt Den 2017-05-24 kl. 22:48, skrev Sebastian Kuzminsky: > On 05/24/2017 02:20 PM, Bengt Sjölund wrote: >> And again forum is down, what

Re: [Emc-users] More on er-20 stuffs

2018-05-10 Thread Bengt Sjölund
Why not go for a proper tool? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/J41-Tapping-chuck-J4124-R8/32434340752.html Cheers Bengt Den 2018-05-10 kl. 15:19, skrev Gene Heskett: On Thursday 10 May 2018 08:02:57 andy pugh wrote: On 10 May 2018 at 12:22, Gene Heskett wrote: This

Re: [Emc-users] 7i90 not listed in pnc

2018-05-26 Thread Bengt Sjölund
I have used ITR8307 succesfully. http://www.93x57r.se/tecno-cnc/images/CNC3000/opto%20sp-speed%202.jpg http://www.everlight.com/file/ProductFile/ITR8307.pdf Den 2018-05-26 kl. 13:46, skrev andy pugh: On 25 May 2018 at 13:47, jeremy youngs wrote: I have no idea what it

Re: [Emc-users] Possibly useful keyboards

2018-08-03 Thread Bengt Sjölund
You always have to temper the PLEXI after using cutting tools to get rid of 'tensions' built up by the cutting! This is a MUST DO !!! Have been doing domes for underwater photography 30-40 years back and for sure all my domes where fixed with screws and appropriate washers. /Bengt Den

Re: [Emc-users] Scroll jaw G code?

2018-08-07 Thread Bengt Sjölund
OK, managed to get me a spiral with 6mm pitch 3mm wide. So now I have to try tracing out sutable parts from scroll and copy over the other, each trace from start and end of scroll. Then make a 3D print to verify my doings. Hints on tracing? Den 2018-08-07 kl. 20:46, skrev Bengt Sjölund

Re: [Emc-users] Scroll jaw G code?

2018-08-07 Thread Bengt Sjölund
can do that. I don't see any reason why I couldn't make a chuck in Fusion. Then once you have the model you can use some of Fusion'stoolpath generators to create the g-code. The software is free but the skill needed to use it take time. On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 3:41 AM Bengt Sjölund wrote: Hi

Re: [Emc-users] Scroll jaw G code?

2018-08-07 Thread Bengt Sjölund
https://a360.co/2vqj5lD Here is my first test, will 3D print tomorrow and see if I'm close or not. Bengt Den 2018-08-07 kl. 23:02, skrev Gene Heskett: On Tuesday 07 August 2018 16:48:47 jeremy youngs wrote: This brings up an argument against doing it aligned with an axis but s/b aligned at

Re: [Emc-users] Scroll jaw G code?

2018-08-07 Thread Bengt Sjölund
kind of like the main spring in an old clock. I just tested this out, take about 2 minutes after you think to try using "coil" On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 11:04 AM Bengt Sjölund wrote: Well Chris, I can not find a way to this in Frustration 360 ;) Give me a hint what commands to use, an

[Emc-users] Scroll jaw G code?

2018-08-07 Thread Bengt Sjölund
Hi, Looking for a g code generator for scroll jaws. I have a Ø125mm 3-jaw chuck with 6mm scroll pitch and would like to be able to mill my own soft jaws. Have bee searching the web but I can not find anything. Any help pointing me in right direction would be appreciated. Cheers Bengt

Re: [Emc-users] Scroll jaw G code?

2018-08-07 Thread Bengt Sjölund
be of help to do the math, I think that using a vise stops with different offsets would do. http://homews.co.uk/SoftJawM02.pdf /Bengt Den 2018-08-07 kl. 16:21, skrev Gene Heskett: On Tuesday 07 August 2018 09:40:39 andy pugh wrote: On 7 August 2018 at 11:39, Bengt Sjölund wrote: Looking

[Emc-users] Odd size Grub Screw

2018-07-13 Thread Bengt Sjölund
Hi, I have a friend who has an old machine and needs to get hold of grub/set screws UNF 9/16" with a length of 3/4" 20mm with hex or torx head. Have been poking around for a while and cannot find any supplier. Do you guys in UK have any secret supplier that can help out with this? 10-15 pcs

Re: [Emc-users] Mesa choices

2018-04-17 Thread Bengt Sjölund
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/54-user-exchange/32824-mesa-parts-4-sale Have some Mesa boards for sale. Cheers Bengt Den 2018-04-17 kl. 09:33, skrev Gene Heskett: On Monday 16 April 2018 23:41:51 jeremy youngs wrote: I'm controlling+-10 v carotron rcp 205-000 DC brush drive 25 amps, igbt

Re: [Emc-users] Test of AC servo motors

2018-10-04 Thread Bengt Sjölund
Hi Jon, Can not find any information but I assume they are PM. These are Mavilor BL series with resolvers ( BLS ) Bengt Den 2018-10-04 kl. 18:00, skrev Jon Elson: On 10/04/2018 07:30 AM, Bengt Sjölund wrote: Hi folks, I have several AC servo motors but no drivers, I would like to test

[Emc-users] Test of AC servo motors

2018-10-04 Thread Bengt Sjölund
Hi folks, I have several AC servo motors but no drivers, I would like to test these to verify that they all work and are OK. Can I use a VFD to do the testing or will I damage eiher motors or VFD? All motors are 3-phase 220VAC and VFD is a single-phase 230VAC input so  0 to 230 3-phase

Re: [Emc-users] Test of AC servo motors

2018-10-04 Thread Bengt Sjölund
: On Thu, 4 Oct 2018 at 13:32, Bengt Sjölund wrote: I have several AC servo motors but no drivers, I would like to test these to verify that they all work and are OK What do you want to test? The VFD probably won't do any harm but won't tell you much about the encoder/resolver. If you can get your

Re: [Emc-users] More on bed wear fix

2018-09-25 Thread Bengt Sjölund
6082 is a good candidate that machines well if you can get it to fair price. Den 2018-09-25 kl. 16:51, skrev Gene Heskett: On Tuesday 25 September 2018 07:19:12 andy pugh wrote: On Tue, 25 Sep 2018 at 11:15, Gene Heskett wrote: This is also true. But that test bar costs money too. It can