Re: [Emc-users] Update: Re: linuxcnc versions

2019-12-19 Thread Dave Matthews
The GUI installer has problems with my wifi dongle. The dongle works fine with after install. The problem is that you can't bypass the network with the GUI installer. Dave On Thu, Dec 19, 2019, 22:41 R C wrote: > also, on that Stretch installation. if you try to install on anyting

Re: [Emc-users] Update: Re: linuxcnc versions

2019-12-19 Thread Dave Matthews
Odd, Stepconf ran fineon the one I did. Dave On Thu, Dec 19, 2019, 21:54 R C wrote: > because a bunch of people were recommending it. > > Also, I managed to install "LinuxCNC Uspace 2.7.0 Debian 9 Stretch" > <http://www.linuxcnc.org/testing-stretch-rtpreempt/> >

Re: [Emc-users] Update: Re: linuxcnc versions

2019-12-19 Thread Dave Matthews
uxcnc.org/downloads/) <http://www.linuxcnc.org/downloads/> > > > I > Why are you trying to install Wheezy instead of Stretch? It looks like it is barfing on trying to find Wheezy updates on repos that have been turned off. I used the Str

Re: [Emc-users] Latency Warning Messages

2019-12-17 Thread Dave Matthews
wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?TweakingSoftwareStepGeneration > > explains that in detail. > John Dammeyer > Thank you, I hadn't seen that bit of documentation. Looks like I can do about 285 in/min with my current setup without any tweaking. Half of that is a rea

Re: [Emc-users] Latency Warning Messages

2019-12-17 Thread Dave Matthews
On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 12:55 PM andy pugh wrote: > > On Tue, 17 Dec 2019 at 17:47, Dave Matthews wrote: > > > For those of us in the cheap seats how does the base thread frequency > > relate to the maximum number of words per second sent to the parallel > > port

Re: [Emc-users] Latency Warning Messages

2019-12-17 Thread Dave Matthews
ork out to 375 inches / minute of travel on my homebuilt CNC router. Far faster than I would need and thus in the range of not needing to worry about it all that much. Dave ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] linuxcnc versions

2019-12-15 Thread Dave Matthews
twork connection. After the install the dongle worked just fine. This is using an ISO pulled about a month ago. Dave On Sun, Dec 15, 2019 at 2:07 PM R C wrote: > > when I installed the 2.7.14 version, it wants to connect to a repo that > doesn't exist. > > It can't find so

Re: [Emc-users] Servo and encoder specs. some help please.

2019-12-08 Thread dave engvall
https://www.renco.com/_Resources/Persistent/8785438f7d83f3d7cb02798c4ec2078feb8bd2a1/1146790-21_Drehgeber_RENCO_en.pdf Don't know why reply to list didn't copy more of the original but hopefully this will help. Dave On 12/7/19 10:37 AM, Greg Bentzinger via Emc-users wrote: Renco

Re: [Emc-users] parallel port picie cards

2019-12-05 Thread Dave Matthews
, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." > -Ed Howdershelt (Author) > If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law respectable. > - Louis D. Brandeis > Genes Web page <http://geneslinuxbox.net:6309/gene> &

Re: [Emc-users] User Interface Addition

2019-12-02 Thread dave engvall
ve no idea what hooks are there or need to be added to make this happen. Dave On 12/2/19 1:59 PM, andy pugh wrote: On Mon, 2 Dec 2019 at 21:17, Todd Zuercher wrote: How hard might it be to add a Job Queue to one of the user interfaces? I think this might be an easy thing to do as a VBA Macro in

Re: [Emc-users] Wedding rings vs R8 or ER42 collets.

2019-11-18 Thread dave engvall
My guess is that cut, squeeze, silver solder, form to round again on the tapered arbor. I lost so much weight after I got married that I had to have my ring resized. Didn't cost too much, even for a starving student. On 11/18/19 2:42 AM, andy pugh wrote: On Mon, 18 Nov 2019 at 03:52, Gene Hes

Re: [Emc-users] Wedding rings vs R8 or ER42 collets.

2019-11-18 Thread Dave Cole
s. In order for them not to fall off and get lost, the girls frequently wrapped string (like kite string) around the ring on the backside. Dave On 11/17/2019 10:50 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: Greetings all; My wife, whose is slowly losing weight, down to the low 70 lbs, meaning shes a bag of fragile

Re: [Emc-users] Machine For Conversion?

2019-11-09 Thread Dave Cole
Hass seems to have a good service organization and that can be a big deal if you have a breakdown on  a critical machine and can't repair it yourself. Dave On 11/6/2019 10:51 PM, Jon Elson wrote: On 11/06/2019 12:32 PM, Todd Zuercher wrote: The seller who is the original owner says tha

Re: [Emc-users] installing linuxcnc

2019-10-29 Thread Dave Matthews
h iso a few weeks ago and threw it on a machine a couple days ago. I went on fine except for the installer not wanting to work with my USB network dongle (works fine with the live version). I got around that by using the text installer which lets you bypass the network setup easily. Try either t

Re: [Emc-users] Whereare you getting your wire from?

2019-10-29 Thread Dave Cole
ipped directly to me. Wesbell Electronics is a good source of low voltage control panel wire.    https://www.wbwireandcable.com/  I'm sure there are others. Dave ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Whereare you getting your wire from?

2019-10-28 Thread Dave Cole
in a jacket. Its been on the machine for 2 years now, no issues. Dave On 10/26/2019 6:28 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: Greetings all; I went out to wire that pump up today, but discovered that nominally 1/3 roll of small zip cord I thought I had, seems to have obtained some growth hormone, grew legs

Re: [Emc-users] got those peristaltic pumps.

2019-10-25 Thread Dave Cole
Ok, but one pot could feed all 4 machines. And no pumps.. no drivers for the pumps. Almost no wiring. No special hose to replace. Very ... low tech. That small pressure pot is two quarts. Put it on the floor or hang it from the ceiling. The pressure pot won't care where it is. Dave On

Re: [Emc-users] got those peristaltic pumps.

2019-10-23 Thread Dave Cole
. Another thing you could do is to use a drip feed into a line.  Use a needle valve or tube pinch valve to regulate a gravity flow of fluids. Think IV medical fluid feed. If you could find an IV feed pump you might be all set!    (Ebay ??)    :-) Dave On 10/23/2019 4:44 AM, Gene Heskett wrote: On

Re: [Emc-users] got those peristaltic pumps.

2019-10-22 Thread Dave Cole
I'm surprised your not using a pressure pot to spray the coolant. You could put an electric valve on the output and pulse it on and off. Harbor Freight has a cheap pressure pot/spray gun setup.  Just use the pot. Sometimes low tech is good.  :-) Dave On 10/22/2019 9:22 PM, Gene Heskett

Re: [Emc-users] Mesa cards for a CNC router

2019-10-07 Thread Dave Matthews
On Sun, Oct 6, 2019 at 4:04 PM Dave Matthews wrote: > > I am thinking about changing my Gatton CNC over from a parallel port > and BOB to a usb or ethernet setup. The current setup works but from > what I have read I will have smoother control with one of the Mesa > boards. >

[Emc-users] Mesa cards for a CNC router

2019-10-06 Thread Dave Matthews
$20 BOB that is hooked to DM542 drivers. Dave ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] ADC - realtime for load cell

2019-09-20 Thread Dave Cole
So you want to balance the load on the platform with a single load cell? That's going to be nearly impossible. The reason is that when you drive the load up, the load cell will see an increase in force due to acceleration. So you will need some position feedback as well. Dave On

Re: [Emc-users] ADC - realtime for load cell

2019-09-19 Thread dave engvall
It is not too unusual to use the torsion in a rotating shaft as a load indicator. Sensors at both ends aligned at zero force. The app I saw was using this  on the turbine shaft for a 125 Mw generator. Just a comment. ;-) On 9/18/19 5:30 PM, Chris Albertson wrote: One way to measure force is wi

Re: [Emc-users] ADC - realtime for load cell

2019-09-18 Thread Dave Cole
on to see enough the changes to drive your servos, your control design is likely incorrect. Try and change your mechanics or sensing method so you have a more significant signal, otherwise noise will drive your control loop/s crazy. Strain gauges have their limits.

Re: [Emc-users] ADC - realtime for load cell

2019-09-18 Thread dave engvall
MAX11905 might do the job. 20 bit. but spendy. probably $50 in singles. QSPI and SPI for interfaces. data rate 1600 ksps. SAR > 16 bit gets really touchy... CMRR, noise, etc. Good luck. On 9/18/19 7:01 AM, Curtis Dutton wrote: Right now my test set up is going to consist of a 6i25, 7i85 and an

[Emc-users] What is nopers on the image name?

2019-08-18 Thread Dave Matthews
Dumb question. I downloaded the 2.8 image and have boot choices of AMD64 and AMD64 nopers (among other choices). Google isn't being good about telling me what the difference is. What does nopers mean and which option would I want to use for a dedicated cnc router?

Re: [Emc-users] Input Line Filters?

2019-08-16 Thread Dave Cole
ion Direct filter, but you need to make sure you don't exceed the current ratings, etc. Dave On 8/15/2019 5:21 PM, Todd Zuercher wrote: I am preparing to install a half dozen el cheapo Chinese VFDs on a machine. Any one have any idea if I need to or should be putting input line filter

Re: [Emc-users] how to get 2.8 linuxcnc installed. And do people prefer classic ladder or external plc for toolchange.

2019-08-16 Thread Dave Cole
it to get that tool, etc.   Wait for the tool fetch to complete, then continue, etc. Programming a dedicated PLC like the Click PLC is easier for me than programming in Classic Ladder. And some tool changers can be very complex logically. Dave On 8/16/2019 7:29 AM, andrew beck wrote: Hi

Re: [Emc-users] Debian 9 / LinuxCNC iso?

2019-07-02 Thread Dave Matthews
Yep. That is a good solution. Simple things to make it easier for people to get away from Mach 3 and other obsolete software. Dave On Tue, Jul 2, 2019, 18:46 John Dammeyer wrote: > Break the link to the old software so the Wheezy isn't where google thinks > it is. Then also fix

Re: [Emc-users] Debian 9 / LinuxCNC iso?

2019-07-02 Thread Dave Matthews
Perhaps there is a way to correct the documentation that is pointed at by Google? That way the correct answer would be found from either route. Dave On Tue, Jul 2, 2019 at 5:43 PM andy pugh wrote: > > On Tue, 2 Jul 2019 at 20:54, Dave Matthews wrote: > > > > No, I was lookin

Re: [Emc-users] Debian 9 / LinuxCNC iso?

2019-07-02 Thread Dave Matthews
Thanks. That one is buried in the search results. The one that comes up as Getting Linux CNC doesn't list anything newer than Wheezy. Dave On Tue, Jul 2, 2019 at 3:24 PM bari wrote: > > > Images based on Debian Stretch, the 4.9.x RT-PREEMPT kernel, and a > released version

Re: [Emc-users] Debian 9 / LinuxCNC iso?

2019-07-02 Thread Dave Matthews
No, I was looking at the downloads page I could find with Google. http://linuxcnc.org/docs/html/getting-started/getting-linuxcnc.html It is titled Getting LinuxCNC. The one you linked is a few down in the search results. I had clicked on the one that came up first and didn't see yours.

[Emc-users] Debian 9 / LinuxCNC iso?

2019-07-02 Thread Dave Matthews
Are there any plans to update the downloadable ISO? Is is currently Debian 7/Wheezy so a bit dated. I see another installation in my near future and it is easier to download once when your ISP seems to use barbed wire instead of copper. Dave ___ Emc

Re: [Emc-users] Looks like the Pi4 is out

2019-06-24 Thread Dave Cole
bicycle with a pandemonium attachment and is designed for the especial use of mechanical geniuses, daredevils and lunatics." — George Fitch, Atlanta Constitution Newspaper, 1916 Put them in boxes, eventually you will forgot that you ever had them.  ;-) Dave ___

Re: [Emc-users] Wanted, small engine whiz

2019-06-18 Thread Dave Cole
Only a cup of each?   So I may have over done it a bit.   I can be a bit of an over-achiever when it comes to chuck holes. I'm thinking that something happened, as the number of flies around the holes has picked up quite a bit. Accidents happen! On 6/18/2019 1:20 PM, Dave Matthews wrot

Re: [Emc-users] Wanted, small engine whiz

2019-06-18 Thread Dave Matthews
I had a chuck next to the house a couple years ago. I haven't seen him since a cup of bleach and a cup of ammonia accidentally fell into the hole ... On Tue, Jun 18, 2019, 12:09 Dave Cole wrote: > On 6/18/2019 11:20 AM, Gene Heskett wrote: > > To me, thats a sign they

Re: [Emc-users] Posting order

2019-06-18 Thread Dave Cole
Oh well.   I think it is still true that Sherwin William will mix oil paint to a scanned color. At least they were a few months ago. Dave On 6/18/2019 11:23 AM, John Dammeyer wrote: Hi Dave, This was months ago that I went looking. For some reason Gene responded to "On Sunday 31 March 20

Re: [Emc-users] Wanted, small engine whiz

2019-06-18 Thread Dave Cole
ut and keep them out... I have been told...  nothing else worked.  They ignored live traps loaded with tasty food.  They are extremely wary. Dave ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Posting order

2019-06-18 Thread Dave Cole
have a Sherwin Williams store near you? If so I would call them. Dave ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Wanted, small engine whiz

2019-06-18 Thread Dave Cole
aren't feeling too bad if you are swapping axles. That's good !   :-) Dave ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Wanted, small engine whiz

2019-06-07 Thread Dave Cole
Whoops, I meant Onan. Dave On 6/5/2019 9:55 AM, Todd Zuercher wrote: If this is turning into a small engine clinic, I have an old (late '70s vintage) Onan NHCV engine that is giving me huge problems. The "V" in NHCV means that this engine sucks, quite literally in more ways t

Re: [Emc-users] Wanted, small engine whiz

2019-06-07 Thread Dave Cole
If your Wisconsin throws the seat again... I'd consider the Harbor Freight big V twin they sell. They have been used on smaller skid loaders. Check out youtube. I think with a collection of coupons you can get one for about $600. Dave On 6/5/2019 9:55 AM, Todd Zuercher wrote: If th

Re: [Emc-users] Wanted, small engine whiz

2019-06-05 Thread Dave Cole
vice small engines when I was younger.  I was even a McCulloch chainsaw repairman.   Back when they were a real American company that made things in the US.    Now McCulloch is just a brand name used by a Chinese company. Dave On 6/5/2019 3:24 AM, Gene Heskett wrote: On Wednesday 05 June 201

Re: [Emc-users] Dual boot for WIN-XP and LinuxCNC

2019-06-03 Thread Dave Cole
in trouble.  But I suspect that they would do what they could to make things right. https://www.machsupport.com/help-learning/software-licensing-info/ Dave On 6/3/2019 12:16 PM, Jon Elson wrote: On 06/03/2019 10:02 AM, Dave Cole wrote:  Mach4 is unknown to me and requires a phone home license

Re: [Emc-users] Dual boot for WIN-XP and LinuxCNC

2019-06-03 Thread Dave Cole
was 5+ years ago. The PC hardware runs 24x7. I visit that plant about once a year to fix something, otherwise their machine runs with just normal maintenance. LinuxCNC; Whats not to like? :-) Dave ___ Emc-users mailing list Em

Re: [Emc-users] Increasingly OT: [Was: Re: How come.... --> battery safety due to high current, DC relay

2019-05-26 Thread Dave Cole
. Do a search for 24 volt inverters and you will find many.   48 volt, not as many. I'm thinking hunting cabin, small cottage, larger boat, remote shed, etc. Now if you want to do your entire house and have typical house loads it seems like a 120V+ DC bus system would make more sense.

Re: [Emc-users] How come....

2019-05-26 Thread Dave Cole
re of an estimation of my gas use rather than an actual measurement! MJs of gas would make way too much sense. Dave Wikipedia suggests that you still use BTUs for gas? ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourc

Re: [Emc-users] How come....

2019-05-19 Thread Dave Cole
d buy a bunch of used 6 volt golf cart batteries from the golf courses around me as well.. If those battery packs were $300, it would be one thing, but at $1200 plus, I don't see that as much of a deal. Dave On 5/19/2019 7:10 PM, Gregg Eshelman via Emc-users wrote: There seems to be a p

Re: [Emc-users] How come....

2019-05-19 Thread Dave Cole
That's what I understood...  I won't be owning a Tesla until that changes. Dave On 5/18/2019 2:50 PM, Bruce Layne wrote: Tesla has adopted the software rental model where the customer doesn't really own anything. ___ Emc-users m

Re: [Emc-users] How come....

2019-05-19 Thread Dave Cole
I do have to wonder though... if these Tesla cells were no longer usable for a Tesla, why would anyone think they would be good in a stationary application unless they were derated by quite a bit. $1200 is far from free. Dave On 5/17/2019 12:24 PM, Kirk Wallace wrote: Here is a fairly

Re: [Emc-users] How come....

2019-05-19 Thread Dave Cole
I do have to wonder though... if these Tesla cells were no longer usable for a Tesla, why would anyone think they would be good in a stationary application unless they were derated by quite a bit. $1200 is far from free. Dave On 5/17/2019 12:24 PM, Kirk Wallace wrote: Here is a fairly

Re: [Emc-users] How come....

2019-05-17 Thread Dave Cole
the state of Indiana. If Tesla's burned coal or biowaste we would be all set.   :-/ What is is a "cheap" Tesla going for in places where they are popular? Dave So, let's turn that on its head. How can I run my cordless tools from Tesla cells... _

Re: [Emc-users] How come....

2019-05-17 Thread Dave Cole
battery (or multiples). They are made to be rebuilt. Sure they are heavy.   And that might be an issue for some, but if you have a tractor with a loader, or a forklift, then that is really not an issue. Dave On 5/16/2019 6:24 PM, Chris Albertson wrote: Let's see your parts list for a

Re: [Emc-users] How come....

2019-05-17 Thread Dave Cole
trucks are used at least 5 days a week. Dave On 5/17/2019 6:23 AM, Erik Christiansen wrote: On 16.05.19 21:18, Nicklas Karlsson wrote: ... I'd put the battery bank in an outbuilding.  If something shorts out and the battery bank melts down, the little building may burn but my house won'

Re: [Emc-users] How come....

2019-05-16 Thread Dave Cole
could be gone. I'd put the battery bank in an outbuilding.  If something shorts out and the battery bank melts down, the little building may burn but my house won't. Dave On 5/14/2019 2:11 PM, Kirk Wallace wrote: On 5/14/19 9:33 AM, Dave Cole wrote: I've been planning to put

Re: [Emc-users] How come....

2019-05-14 Thread Dave Cole
when they failed.  I sure wouldn't want that to happen to $10K worth of Lithium batteries! Weight isn't an issue. Dave On 5/9/2019 10:37 PM, Erik Christiansen wrote: On 09.05.19 10:24, Dave Cole wrote: Erik, Do you have a blog going on your build? Now that's an idea. All I&#

Re: [Emc-users] How come....

2019-05-09 Thread Dave Cole
Erik, Do you have a blog going on your build? I'd be very interested in your solar and battery setup for your off-grid home. You must have a substantial setup to be able to run your AC off your battery bank. What do you do for domestic water?  A deep well? Dave On 5/9/2019 5:

[Emc-users] Jeff Pfeifer

2019-04-25 Thread dave engvall
Hi all, Does anyone have a current phone number or email for Jeffrey Pfeifer. I tried an old hotmail account but have not gotten an answer. TIA Dave ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists

Re: [Emc-users] Looking fro some input from the community

2019-04-24 Thread dave engvall
/could run for days without an error. Get the communication working and you were off and running. Where else does  one get a nominal 16 bit controller? Dave On 4/23/19 8:10 PM, Jon Elson wrote: On 04/23/2019 09:05 PM, Joe Hildreth wrote: Jon, I guess you just have to 'love' standards

Re: [Emc-users] Looking fro some input from the community

2019-04-23 Thread Dave Matthews
On Tue, Apr 23, 2019 at 4:40 PM Dave Matthews wrote: > > This is what I am running. > > 03:06.0 Communication controller [0780]: MosChip Semiconductor > Technology Ltd. PCI 9835 Multi-I/O Controller [9710:9835] (rev 01) > > It is a Rosewell (NewEgg brand). Looking throug

Re: [Emc-users] Looking fro some input from the community

2019-04-23 Thread Dave Matthews
://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815166006 for all of $15 then and it is still $15. Dave On Tue, Apr 23, 2019 at 1:05 PM Joe Hildreth wrote: > > Thanks Andy. I should bite the bullet and scrape up a little money for some > Mesa cards. They will be an excellent addition to the

Re: [Emc-users] Posting order

2019-04-08 Thread Dave Cole
What makes that even easier is to enable HTML email and then not only change colour but also font. The "best" answer, of course, is to embed Javascript in an HTML email to present the data according to the preferences registered by each recipient on an SQLite database hosted on an Amazon AWS i

Re: [Emc-users] different idea re mister

2019-03-25 Thread Dave Matthews
> not the old oscillating slug. > > > > They're quite high pressure and low flow rate. They vary according to > > whether they're in/out of the tank, and type of injection system. > > > And much high priced. In

Re: [Emc-users] Jog pins not showing in HAL configuration

2019-03-23 Thread Dave Matthews
Thanks. I guess the example I was watching is out of date. Would that make halui.axis.x.minus and halui.axis.x.plus the correct pins to use to implement jogging now? Dave On Sat, Mar 23, 2019 at 5:50 PM Dewey Garrett wrote: > > > > http://linuxcnc.org/docs/master/html/get

[Emc-users] Jog pins not showing in HAL configuration

2019-03-23 Thread Dave Matthews
2.8.0-pre1-4092-ge48135926 Attached are a screeshot of the HAL Configuration and the output of halcmd show pin halui*. Any suggestions on where to start looking? Dave LinuxCNC/AXIS version 2.8.0-pre1-4092-ge48135926 cncuser@Deb9CNC:~$ halcmd show pin halui* | grep jog 10 float IN

Re: [Emc-users] Fusion 360

2019-03-22 Thread Dave Matthews
CAM strategies, it is > SO COMPLICATED! We have one guy here who got good with it, > so I let my meager skills lapse, and now I barely know how > to view a document. > > I think Fusion is a very similar program. > > Jon > The Lars Christensen Fusion 360 videos on You

Re: [Emc-users] Fusion 360

2019-03-22 Thread Dave Cole
, but I'm not all that happy with that. At some point it seems like that is going to bite a lot of users. However, I'm not sure the cloud thing is any worse than licenses that are handed out by a server. Still, Fusion 360 seems like a pretty solid package. Dave On 3/22/2019 5:14 P

Re: [Emc-users] More cheap solar. Re: OT: Where's them fires. [Was: Re Conversational mode.

2019-03-11 Thread Dave Matthews
idn't care about the direction it was going. Dave On Mon, Mar 11, 2019 at 5:38 AM Gregg Eshelman via Emc-users wrote: > > This one has to be too good to be true. > https://www.ebay.com/itm/1500w-Flexible-Solar-Panel-Kit-System-120A-Controller-3000w-Inverter-House-Boat/333107282098

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Where's them fires. [Was: Re Conversational mode.

2019-03-10 Thread Dave Matthews
r. Solar is not even close to viable here. I put it in when it was about 60% subsidized by the state and the feds. That made is about a 10-11 year payback. Our rate including delivery is $0.10/kwh. Dave ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.

Re: [Emc-users] DIY CNC builder dilemma, open request for comments

2019-02-23 Thread Dave Cole
On 2/20/2019 8:42 AM, Ken Strauss wrote: -Original Message- From: John Dammeyer [mailto:jo...@autoartisans.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 12:07 AM To: 'Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)' Subject: Re: [Emc-users] DIY CNC builder dilemma, open request for comments My mill is eq

[Emc-users] ER32 spindle

2019-02-21 Thread dave engvall
Does anyone have experience with one of these. They used to have a good spec sheet and a price but that seems to have gone away. I used to be more adventuresome but seem to have lost my ability to squeal like a guinea pig. ;-)  I'm hoping someone has tried one of these.

[Emc-users] extended timing on task

2019-02-21 Thread dave engvall
to 0.01 as per ancient .ini or 0.001 as in more recent .ini's. Makes no difference. Hyperthreading is disabled. but all other bios settings are defaults. Any idea what is stepping on task. SWAGS are encouraged. :-) Dave ___ Emc-users mailing

Re: [Emc-users] Taming docx files. [Was: Re: 1.5 kw vfd in 6040 problems

2019-01-31 Thread dave engvall
fit. I used to do simple stuff in postscript but full blown documents are complex. Please note the usual caution: "the difference between theory and practice is much larger than theory predicts". I wish you the best of luck. Dave __

Re: [Emc-users] 1.5 kw vfd in 6040 problems

2019-01-28 Thread Dave Cole
The guy is still dragging his feet on english docs in a pdf format for this thing though. Docx is damned sure a looser IMNSHO. Even the latest 6.1.4 version of LibreOffice can't render it in a usable format. I think that Googles word processor can open Docx ok... https://ww

Re: [Emc-users] 1.5 kw vfd in 6040 problems

2019-01-23 Thread Dave Cole
03/12/prt-e750w-prt-e1500w-vfd-settings/ And Bingo! https://madexp.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/PRT-E1500W-.pdf You might want to read over the first several links... some folks want to seek revenge on whoever built that drive... Dave ___ Emc-

[Emc-users] timing issues

2019-01-22 Thread dave engvall
Details below: any recommendations/advice will be greatly appreciated. Sorry for the copious verbiage but . uname -a gives: linuxcnc 3.4-9-rtai-686-pae #1 SMP PREEMPT Debian 3.4.55-41linuxcnc i686 i686 9386 GNU/Linux from memory linuxcnc  v. 3.7.8 5i20/7i33/7i37 attached is the screens

Re: [Emc-users] color me pissed

2019-01-14 Thread Dave Cole
- in case of a lightning strike. After I make any sizeable changes, I do a backup and give the backup file an approprate name and timestamp.    That makes fallbacks a lot easier. Dave On 1/13/2019 7:46 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: Greetings all; In search of something, anything that might give

Re: [Emc-users] OT: X-Y query

2019-01-13 Thread dave engvall
Not just to be contrary I use the upper left corner of the vise. However, I do admit the upper right is more logical.  For Z my travel so short I don't worry about reaching the bed. Dave On 1/12/19 9:41 AM, Stuart Stevenson wrote: Gentlemen, I always set up my machines with the

Re: [Emc-users] G10 L2 R-90 isn't working?

2019-01-10 Thread Dave Cole
and I'm still considered a transplant/outsider by the locals. Although they are getting friendlier! :-) But people still say that I talk funny. Dave On 1/10/2019 10:04 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: On Thursday 10 January 2019 19:21:01 Dave Cole wrote: A pacemaker. That's one way

Re: [Emc-users] G10 L2 R-90 isn't working?

2019-01-10 Thread Dave Cole
A pacemaker. That's one way to get some new hardware! Glad you are back at it. Pacemakers run in my family. They are amazingly durable. Trivia ...Most of the wire used to tie the heart into the pacemakers is made in Fort Wayne, IN. That makes you part Hoosier! :-) Dave On 1/10/20

Re: [Emc-users] Done with that panel code, with one exception

2018-12-21 Thread Dave Matthews
Lars Christensen has a bunch of Fusion 360 videos on YouTube. He works for Autodesk and has an absolute beginner series. It is how I learned basic Fusion 360. Dave On Fri, Dec 21, 2018 at 2:47 PM Dave Cole wrote: > > Its hard to beat this price for 3D Cad/Cam which is free for hobbyist

Re: [Emc-users] Done with that panel code, with one exception

2018-12-21 Thread Dave Cole
ever used it.   Mill code is more difficult than lathe code typically, but still, one day.  There was a lathe post that worked perfectly with LinuxCNC. I understand that they have improved it a lot in the last two years as well. Dave On 12/20/2018 12:46 PM, Chris Albertson wrote: On Thu, Dec

Re: [Emc-users] No mail received?

2018-10-20 Thread Dave Cole
it is. There are several articles out there on Boat, Ship and airplane Autopilots being implemented with fuzzy logic. Dave On 10/19/2018 11:20 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: On Friday 19 October 2018 22:36:43 Dave Cole wrote: Here is one I remember. http://www.rentanadviser.com/en/pid-fuzzy

Re: [Emc-users] No mail received?

2018-10-19 Thread Dave Cole
put, a coolant temp input, current input, etc, etc. and they could all be used to create an output. My advice when reading up on Fuzzy logic;   If it is not understandable, keep looking for an understandable explanation. Dave On 10/19/2018 7:23 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: On Friday 19 Octobe

Re: [Emc-users] No mail received?

2018-10-19 Thread Dave Cole
ow it works.  Some of the explanations are so bad that they simply create confusion. Dave On 10/19/2018 2:12 PM, Nicklas Karlsson wrote: Probably not, I have done quite a lot of search on Internet, have a few books and have taken two courses specifically in the area but if you have readily availa

Re: [Emc-users] Vacuum table Re: Yet another topic about gantry homing

2018-10-08 Thread Dave Cole
. They are sometimes sold on Ebay for not much since few people know what they are. Dave On 10/7/2018 6:31 PM, Leonardo Marsaglia wrote: Hello Gregg, Something like this is what you have in mind? http://www.phoenixcnccreations.com/our_shop_gallery/Vacuum%20System/2%20vac%206%20zone%20plenum_ball

Re: [Emc-users] Yet another topic about gantry homing

2018-10-05 Thread Dave Cole
. Dave On 10/4/2018 11:13 AM, Leonardo Marsaglia wrote: Hello Dave, Well, to avoid the backlash is that or may be using timing belts and pulleys to drive the shaft too. The gearbox is a good idea but I think that can raise the cost too much. Anyway I'll give it a look because I don'

Re: [Emc-users] Yet another topic about gantry homing

2018-10-05 Thread Dave Cole
Chris, Do you have a link for these "new style ball screws" ?? Thanks,  Dave On 10/4/2018 3:33 PM, Chris Albertson wrote: Have you seen the new style ball screws? They are now cheaper then belts and have pretty "over kill" specs. The problem with a 30mm wide belt

Re: [Emc-users] Yet another topic about gantry homing

2018-10-04 Thread Dave Cole
pinion on a rack. If you want to mill aluminum and need rigidity, that's the way I would go. You might want to weld the frame in sections and then bolt it together. If you don't have a platen to weld it on, you might want to contract out part of the frame welding. Dave On 10/4/201

Re: [Emc-users] Yet another topic about gantry homing

2018-10-04 Thread Dave Cole
re is nothing wrong with running two motors. Excessive backlash will cause big problems. Dave On 10/4/2018 8:47 AM, Leonardo Marsaglia wrote: First of all, thank you guys for your advices as always! I'm gonna try an asnwer this on one message because sadly gmail doesn't have the quot

Re: [Emc-users] OT: motor usage

2018-10-03 Thread Dave Cole
me so Baldor may want to help you with a replacement drive. Baldor's prices have been fairly reasonable. Dave On 10/3/2018 11:45 AM, John Figie wrote: Baldor will not reply. Rockwell bought Reliance in the 90s. The electrocraft products became Rockwell Automation Products (Allen Bradley) Late

Re: [Emc-users] Yet another topic about gantry homing

2018-10-03 Thread Dave Cole
or if your gantry is heavy steel. Dave On 10/3/2018 9:41 AM, Leonardo Marsaglia wrote: Sorry for the lack of detail, I wrote the message too fast this morning when I just got up. I'm planning to use 1 kw servos on each side with a max RPM of 3000. The idea is to gear down from the motor t

Re: [Emc-users] OT: motor usage

2018-10-03 Thread Dave Cole
orque.   That's not unusual for servo motors. Dave On 10/3/2018 7:57 AM, Roland Jollivet wrote: On Wed, 3 Oct 2018 at 11:32, andy pugh wrote: On Wed, 3 Oct 2018 at 06:49, Roland Jollivet wrote: If only the speed was a lot higher, it would be an awesome spindle motor for rigid tap

Re: [Emc-users] update version on working machine

2018-08-24 Thread Dave Cole
to another device, like a USB drive, then unplug the drive and put it in a safe place. Been there, done that. Dave On 8/23/2018 10:00 PM, Chris Albertson wrote: Swap out the HD? No. Yo can install quite a few copies of Linux+EMC on one drive then chose which to boot from the boot menu. TH

Re: [Emc-users] Faro Arm

2018-08-18 Thread Dave Cole
Looks interesting. If I didn't already have a backlog of projects! That should be plenty precise for many things. What's the alternative?   Scales, tape measures, laser levels? Any idea how much the official Faro PC card and software costs? Or if it is even available any longer?

Re: [Emc-users] Fwd: Re: Linuxcnc vs Mach3 for Plasma Cutter?

2018-08-15 Thread Dave Cole
n trying to implement a gantry squaring solution.    You can do your own research on this at the Machsupport forum. https://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=25867.0 This kind of thing was why Mach4 was developed. In any case, Mach3 is

Re: [Emc-users] Linuxcnc vs Mach3 for Plasma Cutter?

2018-08-14 Thread Dave Cole
are that the torch height control won't work with LinuxCNC. Dave On 8/14/2018 4:11 PM, Todd Zuercher wrote: I don’t want to start a big Mach bashing. I just want to hear some opinions from those who have set up a simple CNC plasma machine with both Mach and Linuxcnc. Are there any inh

Re: [Emc-users] Bldc commutatation

2018-08-14 Thread Dave Cole
On 8/14/2018 10:02 AM, andy pugh wrote: So, we have all lost interest in commutation now and I can stop following this thread? Sorry, I think I assisted in sending this message thread into the ditch.  :-/ I suspect the original issue still exists. Dave

Re: [Emc-users] Bldc commutatation

2018-08-14 Thread Dave Cole
f the attacks very effectively.  So I am ok with their security. Dave On 8/14/2018 2:42 AM, Gene Heskett wrote: On Monday 13 August 2018 22:24:26 Dave Cole wrote: Is not you.  The links are wrong. Is this intentional on the part of google? Answer is obvious. In Google drive, if you right clic

Re: [Emc-users] Bldc commutatation

2018-08-13 Thread Dave Cole
Is not you.  The links are wrong. In Google drive, if you right click the document and click share link, it will copy the share link to the clipboard. Then paste into your email. Dave On 8/13/2018 10:06 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: On Monday 13 August 2018 21:52:44 jeremy youngs wrote: I loadrt

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