[Emc-users] Cut some parts with LCNC!

2016-05-07 Thread Jason Burton
Anyone one want to see the first test? (Not cutting the parts, testing the assembled parts) -- Find and fix application performance issues faster with Applications Manager Applications Manager provides deep performance insi

Re: [Emc-users] Waterjet at TX/RX Labs

2015-12-31 Thread Jason Burton
I missed that bit, good catch Jon. On Dec 30, 2015 10:26 PM, "Jon Elson" wrote: > On 12/30/2015 02:08 PM, Jason Burton wrote: > > That's what the bricks do in the clip. It takes surprisingly little > > clamping to make good parts on waterjet. > > > Yes, but

Re: [Emc-users] Waterjet at TX/RX Labs

2015-12-30 Thread Jason Burton
That's what the bricks do in the clip. It takes surprisingly little clamping to make good parts on waterjet. On Dec 27, 2015 10:21 PM, "Jon Elson" wrote: > On 12/27/2015 10:42 PM, Chris Kelley wrote: > > There's now one more LinuxCNC waterjet in the world. Retrofit of a c. > 2000 > > Flow Waterje

Re: [Emc-users] using tool table offsets with G41 or 42

2015-10-17 Thread Jason Burton
Hi Gene, Think of cutter comp like American and British roads. G41 is Brit. G42 is Yank. Climb vs conventional depend on whether the road goes around the outside of the stadium or around the inside. Best, Jason On Oct 16, 2015 11:25 PM, "Gene Heskett" wrote: > Greetings; > > 1: I am trying to

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

2015-09-18 Thread Jason Burton
Dammeyer wrote: > > -Original Message- > > From: Jason Burton [mailto:lathebuil...@gmail.com] > > Sent: September-17-15 10:08 PM > > To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) > > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] CAD/CAM for LinuxCNC > > > > > > Fusion 360 CAM is

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

2015-09-17 Thread Jason Burton
Fusion 360 CAM is very nice. On Thu, Sep 17, 2015 at 11:49 PM, John Dammeyer wrote: > Hi, > I've been using Alibre (now Geomagic) and the VisualCAM plugin for > generating G-Code. MecSoft will no longer be supporting the plugin and has > offered a standalone version of VisualCAM. When 3D Syste

Re: [Emc-users] Machining a servo motor shaft.

2015-09-07 Thread Jason Burton
Assuming the bearings come off, maybe dip the end you are machining in hot paraffin? After it sets up it should make a fair chip dam. On Mon, Sep 7, 2015 at 11:56 AM, rayj wrote: > Someone mentioned using modelling clay for removing chips from magnets > on this list earlier. > > I was thinking:

Re: [Emc-users] Pncconf VFD Spindle scale bug and fix

2015-08-31 Thread Jason Burton
st P and then the feedforward terms. Perhaps drill holes in scrap to tune the spindle under load. I found John Thornton's tuning tutorial helpful. To your second question, I have only one gear ratio on mine and have not needed to examine gearchanges. Sorry mate. Sincerely, Jason Burt

[Emc-users] Pncconf VFD Spindle scale bug and fix

2015-08-28 Thread Jason Burton
cd Debian with master branch to at least as far back as the Ubuntu 10 live cd. Both the problem and the fix are described here: https://sourceforge.net/p/emc/bugs/433/ Best, Jason Burton (LatheBuilder

Re: [Emc-users] Wire EDM

2015-08-07 Thread Jason Burton
Nice! Here is one of the behind the scenes shots for it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zSU6g8I9W4 On Fri, Aug 7, 2015 at 4:40 AM, andy pugh wrote: > I just found this on YouTube > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoV8UXtLYmE > > I though that the inability of LinuxCNC to rewind a path would b

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

2015-07-13 Thread Jason Burton
If milling between centers would be acceptable, how about using an actuated tailstock and the type of headstock center with aggressive drive dog points built in? Perhaps something like this: http://www.woodworkingarchive.biz/woodturning-techniques/images/1383_8_21-wood-lathe-chucks-drive-dog.jpg

Re: [Emc-users] Question on grease fitting, required clearance around for gun access?

2015-06-19 Thread Jason Burton
Maybe switch to needle style grease fittings? Best, Jason On Fri, Jun 19, 2015 at 8:33 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: > Greetings; > > In the process of doing some trial assemblies of the motor to screw > adaptors, I noted that there was only perhaps a fraction of an mm of > clearance at best on 2 si

Re: [Emc-users] video card GX270 Box

2015-05-08 Thread Jason Burton
Also, since you are using a 5i25, the parallel port can be disabled in bios to help the latency numbers if they happen to be bad. For that matter any ports not used can be disabled in bios to improve latency. The Mesa card makes measured latency matter less though as it does the heavy lifting ins

Re: [Emc-users] Error using pncconf in 2.6. Please, is there something I am missing?

2014-04-26 Thread Jason Burton
Tested, works in 2.6.0~pre1.27.g2374e3e (just pulled from buildbot). Thank you! Sincerely, Jason Burton On Apr 25, 2014 8:44 PM, "Jason Burton" wrote: > Will do, thanks! > On Apr 25, 2014 5:02 PM, "Sebastian Kuzminsky" wrote: > >> On 4/25/14 15:49

Re: [Emc-users] Error using pncconf in 2.6. Please, is there something I am missing?

2014-04-25 Thread Jason Burton
Will do, thanks! On Apr 25, 2014 5:02 PM, "Sebastian Kuzminsky" wrote: > On 4/25/14 15:49 , Jason Burton wrote: > > Hi Chris, > > > > A week or two ago. Version 2.6.0~pre0.5418.gf74c5d3 > > > > Thanks! Both for maintaining pncconf and for confirming

Re: [Emc-users] Error using pncconf in 2.6. Please, is there something I am missing?

2014-04-25 Thread Jason Burton
Hi Chris, A week or two ago. Version 2.6.0~pre0.5418.gf74c5d3 Thanks! Both for maintaining pncconf and for confirming I am not going crazy (at least on this topic...) Sincerely, Jason Burton On Apr 25, 2014 3:49 PM, "Chris Morley" wrote: > > That is a bug. When did u get 2.

[Emc-users] Error using pncconf in 2.6. Please, is there something I am missing?

2014-04-25 Thread Jason Burton
IALPORTS]: TypeError: 'NoneType' object is unsubscriptable All feedback welcome, I know I'm new to this! Sincerely, Jason Burton -- Start Your Social Network Today - Download eXo Platform Build your Enterprise

Re: [Emc-users] OT - help identifying machine in a collage

2013-04-09 Thread Jason Burton
Combination gearbox and drive tensioner for something like a paper manufacturing line perhaps? On Apr 9, 2013 12:03 PM, "Eric Keller" wrote: > On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 12:17 PM, Daniel Rogge wrote: > > > A librarian friend asked me to help identify the following device in a > > collage from a Ser

Re: [Emc-users] Latency problem

2013-03-28 Thread Jason Burton
On Mar 28, 2013 2:58 PM, "bjørn" wrote: > > snip > /"I keep mulling over this "5-6 hours" observation. I know we recommend > running the latency test for a long time but I don't think we understand > why these spiking events show up rarely. It's all well and good to blame > power saving features i

Re: [Emc-users] OT: sanding/polishing to get coplanar extrusion nipples

2013-03-07 Thread Jason Burton
Comments below. Best, Jason On Mar 6, 2013 11:34 AM, "Joseph Chiu" wrote: > ... > > As assembled, the flatened tips of the extruder nozzles are not quite > matched in Z-height, causing the lower nozzle to gouge the output of the > higher nozzle. The recommended fix from the factory is that you

Re: [Emc-users] Need socket head 6x1mm by 35mm bolts

2013-01-27 Thread Jason Burton
+1 on mcmaster. Though it looks like John has you covered. On Jan 27, 2013 6:52 PM, "Ralph Stirling" wrote: > mcmaster.com is my go-to source for all fasteners. Cheap, fast shipping, > no minimums. > > -- Ralph > > From: Gene Heskett [ghesk...@wdtv.com]

Re: [Emc-users] Milling arbor adaptor

2013-01-05 Thread Jason Burton
On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 1:59 PM, andy pugh wrote: > On 5 January 2013 17:02, Jason Burton wrote: > > How about silver brazing key stubs onto the inner and outer faces of a > > sleeve? > > In the end, I did this: > > https://pi

Re: [Emc-users] Seasons Greetings and Xmas gift

2013-01-05 Thread Jason Burton
Merry Christmas Yann, and happy new year! On Dec 26, 2012 2:05 AM, "yann jautard" wrote: > Hi everybody > > Merry Christmas and happy new year from France. > > And for the ones that have a router capable of doing 800x600mm work in > 10mm wood panel , there is a bonus : > Make a educational christ

Re: [Emc-users] Milling arbor adaptor

2013-01-05 Thread Jason Burton
How about silver brazing key stubs onto the inner and outer faces of a sleeve? Surfaces that contact the sleeve could be radius matched if necessary for strength. Silver braze with correct gap fit can be _very_ strong. Jason On Jan 3, 2013 5:49 AM, "andy pugh" wrote: > I have a 1.25" bore gear

Re: [Emc-users] Seasons Greetings

2012-12-25 Thread Jason Burton
To you as well, and all the other regulars on the list! Best, Jason On Dec 25, 2012 7:49 AM, "Jim Wilkin" wrote: > Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year > from Canada. > James wilkin > > > -- > LogMeIn Rescue: An

Re: [Emc-users] Seasons Greetings

2012-12-25 Thread Jason Burton
To you as well! Jason On Dec 24, 2012 11:36 AM, "Peter Blodow" wrote: > A very Merry Christmas, peaceful holidays and a Happy New Year to all of > you! > > You all have for another year made my life more interesting and enhanced > my knowledge a lot, even though I am not directly participating

Re: [Emc-users] Realtime feedrate variation based on analog sensor?

2012-12-14 Thread Jason Burton
Thank you. It looks like a 4axis hot wire wax cutter could employ this without too much trouble. Then feedrate would be adaptive rather than needing to prove out each path in advance. >> faster one-offs. Much more digging ahead. Best, Jason On Dec 14, 2012 2:33 PM, "andy pugh" wrote: > On 14 D

Re: [Emc-users] Realtime feedrate variation based on analog sensor?

2012-12-14 Thread Jason Burton
have a mechanism yet for backing up > along the path.. just speeding up / slowing down.) > > > > On 12/14/2012 2:06 PM, Jason Burton wrote: > > Hello, > > > > Is it possible to continuously adjust feedrate along a path? > > > > The application I am explo

[Emc-users] Realtime feedrate variation based on analog sensor?

2012-12-14 Thread Jason Burton
Hello, Is it possible to continuously adjust feedrate along a path? The application I am exploring is similar to wire EDM. A circuit monitors the spark gap characteristics and provides an analog output. Vectored feedrate would be adjusted multiple times per second based on the value. Hoping som

Re: [Emc-users] Single Pulse Output?

2012-12-03 Thread Jason Burton
On Dec 3, 2012 9:40 AM, "andy pugh" wrote: > > On 3 December 2012 15:15, Jason Burton wrote: > > How about a capacitor based delay circuit? > > > > AND-gate it with your one shot pin. > > That sounds a little over-complex. > It is probably simpler

Re: [Emc-users] Single Pulse Output?

2012-12-03 Thread Jason Burton
How about a capacitor based delay circuit? AND-gate it with your one shot pin. When power is off, capacitor bleeds empty through a resistor to ground. On power up, the delay circuit is held low until the cap is charged. It stays charged until power is shut off again. Set the "output enable" thr

Re: [Emc-users] Does replying to old threads go straight to the spam bin?

2012-11-10 Thread Jason Burton
" Of course, I'm not calling you a liar but rather calling my mail/list readers into question. Best, Jason On Sat, Nov 10, 2012 at 4:32 PM, Jack Coats wrote: > Yep, along with the 16 replies to it. > ><> ... Jack > > On Sat, Nov 10, 2012 at 4:03 PM, Jason Burton >

Re: [Emc-users] Does replying to old threads go straight to the spam bin?

2012-11-10 Thread Jason Burton
Thanks. Did the reply to my 100 watt servo amp thread go through? Best, Jason On Nov 10, 2012 3:55 PM, "Jack Coats" wrote: > Not here. > ><> ... Jack > > > On Sat, Nov 10, 2012 at 3:41 PM, Jason Burton > wrote: > > Several times I've repl

[Emc-users] Does replying to old threads go straight to the spam bin?

2012-11-10 Thread Jason Burton
Several times I've replied to what seem like recent enough topics to no avail. The archive shows them as marked as spam. Just trying to understand the correct protocol. -- Everyone hates slow websites. So do we. Make your

Re: [Emc-users] 100 watt 3 phase AC servo amplifier?

2012-11-10 Thread Jason Burton
Good news. I found a complete, original control for this exact robot on ebay for ~$250! A little wiring and now I am down to debugging coms instead of building a control from scratch. If this project works as i hope, the help everyone shared will be handy when I replicate this setup in a lower co

Re: [Emc-users] Wireless pendant

2012-11-09 Thread Jason Burton
On Nov 9, 2012 4:23 PM, "Sven Wesley" wrote: > > 2012/11/9 Jason Burton > > > > > As someone who designs automation cells and tooling for robots and machine > > tools easily big enough to kill you, wireless pendants would freak me out > > for safety rea

Re: [Emc-users] Wireless pendant

2012-11-09 Thread Jason Burton
On Nov 9, 2012 2:03 PM, "Sven Wesley" wrote: > > 2012/11/9 Jason Burton > > > Not wireless, but check out Jog It! on kickstarter. A little over a week > > left. > > > > > Looks like a good idea. The eBay versions seems more rugged though. > It

Re: [Emc-users] Mach 4

2012-11-09 Thread Jason Burton
On Nov 8, 2012 2:07 PM, "sam sokolik" wrote: > > Rigid Tapping *** > > *** requires appropriate hardware (e.g. a tapping head) > > I don't think we know what rigid tapping actually is > > sam > Ya, I noticed that one too. Jason ---

Re: [Emc-users] Wireless pendant

2012-11-09 Thread Jason Burton
Not wireless, but check out Jog It! on kickstarter. A little over a week left. Jason (No other involvement other than as a backer) On Nov 9, 2012 7:05 AM, "Sven Wesley" wrote: > Guys, > > I need a better pendant and there was a discussion about those fancy > Chinese pendants a while ago but I ca

Re: [Emc-users] Plasma Cutting on a Mill.

2012-11-06 Thread Jason Burton
I've wondered the exact same thing. I think about the only thing that might stop you (barring sufficient speeds) is emi crosstalk. Interested to see you build it! On Nov 6, 2012 6:56 AM, "andy pugh" wrote: > I have wondered if it would be possible to plasma-cut with my milling > machine. > I am

Re: [Emc-users] ClassicLadder error

2012-10-28 Thread Jason Burton
Sorry, posted from my phone (didn't see the video). On Oct 28, 2012 3:44 AM, "Viesturs Lācis" wrote: > 2012/10/28 Jason Burton : > > Crosstalk between spindle power lines and solenoid control lines perhaps? > > As it can be seen in that video, it is purely in softwa

Re: [Emc-users] ClassicLadder error

2012-10-27 Thread Jason Burton
Crosstalk between spindle power lines and solenoid control lines perhaps? On Oct 27, 2012 6:36 PM, "Viesturs Lācis" wrote: > Hello! > > While working in premises of my customer to add new automatic material > loading/unloading module for one of my machines, I have encountered > strange error in

Re: [Emc-users] MPG that is compatible with EMC2?

2012-10-10 Thread Jason Burton
The 3d space navigator maintains focus via their proprietary drivers. >From examining mine I can say it does enumerate as an HID compliant device, but not as a standard. I couldn't say how though, either. Jason On Oct 8, 2012 9:36 PM, "Jon Elson" wrote: > Igor Chudov wrote: > > John, I thought

Re: [Emc-users] Gluing little balls

2012-10-10 Thread Jason Burton
piston would not depend so much on quality. > > > Craig > > > > On 10/10/2012 6:59 AM, Jason Burton wrote: > > Take a 1/4" thick piece of hard felt. > >... -- Don't let slow site performance

Re: [Emc-users] Gluing little balls

2012-10-10 Thread Jason Burton
On Oct 10, 2012 9:06 AM, "andy pugh" wrote: > > On 10 October 2012 14:59, Jason Burton wrote: > > Take a 1/4" thick piece of hard felt. > > Apply the same through-hole and domed countersink as the wood. > > That's far too simple and effective. Can'

Re: [Emc-users] Gluing little balls

2012-10-10 Thread Jason Burton
Take a 1/4" thick piece of hard felt. Apply the same through-hole and domed countersink as the wood. Keep it wet by capillary action with your thin adhesive of choice. If the adhesive is too thick to wet through the back side, apply a dose to the felt in between marbles with a dipped ball mounted

Re: [Emc-users] Helical interpolation not quite round, WTF?

2012-10-03 Thread Jason Burton
Hi John, Thanks. I just wanted Igor to know he's in sympathetic company. :) Best, Jason On Sep 28, 2012 12:15 PM, "John Stewart" wrote: > > Jason; > > IMHO, so far you win the prize! ;-) > > Another JohnS. > > On 2012-09-28, at 1:10 PM, Jason Burton

Re: [Emc-users] [OT] Vacuum System

2012-10-03 Thread Jason Burton
On Oct 2, 2012 6:43 PM, "Kirk Wallace" wrote: > > On Tue, 2012-10-02 at 15:55 -0600, Jeshua Lacock wrote: > > On Sep 30, 2012, at 9:45 PM, Kirk Wallace wrote: > > > > > I'm playing with the thought of putting a vacuum deposition system > ... snip > > > > Cool! > > > > I bet if you made the whole p

Re: [Emc-users] Helical interpolation not quite round, WTF?

2012-09-28 Thread Jason Burton
On Sep 26, 2012 9:55 PM, "Igor Chudov" wrote: > > I am highly embarrassed, but I will confess anyway, the problem was that > the bolts holding the head, worked loose. > > I tightened them and milled out perfect circles with beautiful finish. > > Thanks, guys! > > i > > When I first tested my home

Re: [Emc-users] 100 watt 3 phase AC servo amplifier?

2012-09-25 Thread Jason Burton
On Sep 22, 2012 10:39 PM, "Jon Elson" wrote: > > Viesturs La-cis wrote: > > 2012/9/22 Jason Burton : > > > >> Does Mesa or Pico (or another vendor) make a small, inexpensive amp for > >> this size 3 phase servo? > >> > >> > &g

Re: [Emc-users] 100 watt 3 phase AC servo amplifier?

2012-09-22 Thread Jason Burton
On Sep 22, 2012 4:49 AM, "Viesturs Lācis" wrote: > > 2012/9/22 Jason Burton : > > > > Does Mesa or Pico (or another vendor) make a small, inexpensive amp for > > this size 3 phase servo? > > > > Mesa has small BLDC servo amps, but their rated voltage

Re: [Emc-users] Hey Gene! Hand held O'scope for ya.

2012-09-21 Thread Jason Burton
Sorry to revive this with an unrelated question, but all messages I send direct to the list seem to be quarantined. What do I need to do differently? Sincerely, Jason Burton On Aug 17, 2012 4:14 AM, "andy pugh" wrote: > On 16 August 2012 20:00, Jason Burton wrote: > > Look

[Emc-users] 100 watt 3 phase AC servo amplifier?

2012-09-21 Thread Jason Burton
I have a Yamaha XY robot minus its controller. X servo (largest of the two) is Sanyo Denki: 100 watt, 3 phase, 200 VAC , 3000 rpm max with encoder attached. Looking to put it into service as a base for several rapid prototyping projects. Also would like to use it to get my feet wet before tackling

Re: [Emc-users] Hey Gene! Hand held O'scope for ya.

2012-08-16 Thread Jason Burton
On Aug 14, 2012 10:16 PM, "Gene Heskett" wrote: > > On Tuesday 14 August 2012 23:09:35 Jason Burton did opine: > > > On Aug 14, 2012 9:08 AM, "Gene Heskett" wrote: > > > On Tuesday 14 August 2012 10:00:30 Mark Wendt did opine: > > > > Ebay

Re: [Emc-users] Hey Gene! Hand held O'scope for ya.

2012-08-14 Thread Jason Burton
On Aug 14, 2012 9:08 AM, "Gene Heskett" wrote: > > On Tuesday 14 August 2012 10:00:30 Mark Wendt did opine: > > > Ebay auction #160861790127 > > > > Mark > > A bit rich ($330) for my budget. I bought one of the DSO NANO's. For what > I want to use it for its adequate. Unplug the usb charging ca

Re: [Emc-users] Broaching this screw.

2012-07-21 Thread Jason Burton
What about torch heating the end and hot forging with the (cold) driver of your choice? Perhaps start with a full depth pilot hole so the forging tool doesn't have to displace as much material. You could then quench and temper to preference. Jason On Jul 21, 2012 9:32 PM, "Gene Heskett" wrote:

[Emc-users] Jitter reduction tip

2012-06-28 Thread Jason Burton
Hello, I have learned much lurking on this list. Thanks everyone. I have a pair of dell machines that _horribly_ failed the max jitter test initally. Now they rank with the best in the comparison table. The difference? Turning off the serial and parallel ports in the BIOS. This works for my ap