Re: [Emc-users] Generating messages regarding inputs changing their levels

2011-11-13 Thread Steve Blackmore
On Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:34:04 -0600, you wrote: >I agree it should be in the release package before we forget again about >it again. If cradek approves it I can either commit it or prepare a patch. Is it all down to one person to "approve" changes?? How about the jog during M6 fix that Les wrot

Re: [Emc-users] Generating messages regarding inputs changing their levels

2011-11-13 Thread John Thornton
cradek is the release manager for 2.5 so before adding anything to 2.5 I check with the release manager to make sure there is no conflicts or problems. I'm testing it out now... for 2.5 John On 11/13/2011 2:48 AM, Steve Blackmore wrote: > On Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:34:04 -0600, you wrote: > >> I

[Emc-users] encoder wiring question

2011-11-13 Thread Bruce Klawiter
I am adding 5000 count Heidenhain rotary encoders to the servo motors on my mill. The conduit that goes from the servo motor to the control box that holds the power and tach wiring, can I run the encoder wiring in that conduit. Would the power or tach wiring interfere with the encoder in anyway?

Re: [Emc-users] encoder wiring question

2011-11-13 Thread James Reed
I wouldn't run encoder wiring in the same conduit as power wiring. Most encoder wiring is at a 0 to 5 volt level, and could easily pick up noise from the power or tach wiring which could mean extra or mixed counts. I would also have the tach wiring and encoder wiring run with shielded cable,

Re: [Emc-users] encoder wiring question

2011-11-13 Thread Jon Elson
Bruce Klawiter wrote: > I am adding 5000 count Heidenhain rotary encoders to the servo motors on my > mill. > The conduit that goes from the servo motor to the control box that holds the > power and tach wiring, can I run the encoder wiring in that conduit. > Would the power or tach wiring inter

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Concrete Lathe

2011-11-13 Thread Chris Reynolds
I belong to that group, there is some interesting information there. I was under the impression that during WWII using concrete in casting large machine parts was used because of lack of raw materials, and fairly common. I've always thought it would be fun to experiment with this technique, not

[Emc-users] g28

2011-11-13 Thread charles green
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Re: [Emc-users] OT: Concrete Lathe

2011-11-13 Thread Jack Coats
It was Lucien I. Yoeman that patented this back during WW1, not WW2, for shell turning. http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/13335163/1942903983/name/MM++lathe+How+to+Build21a.pdf has a picture of the lathe and team that built it. I found his patents on patents.google.com some time ago. Good but not ove

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Concrete Lathe

2011-11-13 Thread Dave
Concrete is fine for compression loads. You can mix 5000 psi concrete pretty easily. However it has very poor tensile strength. They say 10-15% of the compressive strength. Fiberglass has a much higher tensile strength. That is why concrete has to be pre-stressed to be used for tensile app