[Emc-users] latency excursions

2017-07-23 Thread dave
dave@linuxcnc:~$ uname -a Linux linuxcnc 3.4-9-rtai-686-pae #1 SMP PREEMPT Debian 3.4.55-4linuxcnc i686 i686 i386 GNU/Linux task: 103857488 cycles, min=0.49, max=0.474214, avg=0.010993, 86 latency excursions (> 10x expected cycle time of 0.01s) task: 25439189 cycles, min=0.000

Re: [Emc-users] Progress, if I spell it right

2017-07-21 Thread dave
On 07/21/2017 07:31 AM, Gene Heskett wrote: On Friday 21 July 2017 10:16:27 dave wrote: Except Gene wrote: But another problem I have mentioned previously ate my lunch, about 2 hours and some material yesterday while making the first 8 brass screws for the rear of the spindle spider. Axis

Re: [Emc-users] Progress, if I spell it right

2017-07-21 Thread dave
ommandline would help as it can place the cursor with care and a stable mouse, but the wrong axis touch-off is 1000x the time and material waster. Thanks all. Cheers, Gene Heskett Rather than touch off to adjust; change the offset, very quantitative

Re: [Emc-users] Encoder supply voltage

2017-07-21 Thread dave
On 07/20/2017 09:53 PM, Erik Christiansen wrote: On 20.07.17 08:39, dave wrote: A few weeks ago when I was having motion problems someone suggested I check the supply voltage to the encoder. It turns out to be 4.8 V. The power supply was an 85 w pico , the little card that plugs into the 24

[Emc-users] Encoder supply voltage

2017-07-20 Thread dave
supply I swapped in a 300+ watt supply. Measured the encoder supply voltage and it is 4.82 V. System is using 5i20/7i33. Is that voltage likely to cause problems? TIA Dave -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one

Re: [Emc-users] NML communication

2017-07-20 Thread dave
much bandwidth one really needs and the reliability. I had hoped that MK would have ZMQ sorted by now. I like the idea of using a standard video interface and only needing to change the motion part of a system. Dave

Re: [Emc-users] change of subject, brass or copper?

2017-07-17 Thread dave
that evening. Cheers, Gene Heskett Gene, I've seen strips of pop cans used as a buffer (static) between the chuck jaws and a barrel. There are also some steady-rests done with hydraulics so that there is always a dampening load on the barrel but not binding. Good, fast, cheap

Re: [Emc-users] Multi-meter recommendations

2017-07-16 Thread Dave Cole
can afford to work on 480 VAC systems, you can afford a high quality meter. Also, keep an eye on the meter leads. If they start looking worn, replace them. I've got life insurance, but I don't want to use it. Dave On 7/14/2017 11:26 AM, John Kasunich wrote: On Thu, Jul 13, 2017, at 03:48 P

Re: [Emc-users] Multi-meter recommendations

2017-07-14 Thread dave
chever one is handy. Both are accurate, and the cheap one actually has a few features that are nicer then my (older) Fluke. But for anything higher than 120V, I only use the Fluke. John, Nicely said! Dave -- Check out t

Re: [Emc-users] Need a pix

2017-07-13 Thread dave
On 07/13/2017 05:44 PM, dave wrote: On 07/13/2017 06:38 AM, Gene Heskett wrote: On Thursday 13 July 2017 07:27:35 andy pugh wrote: On 13 July 2017 at 01:01, Gene Heskett <ghesk...@shentel.net> wrote: Greetings all; I have rx'd a 6" scale with a remote readout, made by Shars,

Re: [Emc-users] Need a pix

2017-07-13 Thread dave
ry to align in Y: or grind a bit off the bottom of the block. It is as stable and stiff as your cross-slide. Hope this is useful; I certainly have found it so. Dave -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world

Re: [Emc-users] Multi-meter recommendations

2017-07-13 Thread dave
.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users Bought a 79 25 years ago and an 85 not too many years ago. Both are still chugging along. Also have had a few other fluke products. KV-divider, differential VM and H

Re: [Emc-users] Reading config values with a realtime HAL module.

2017-07-03 Thread Dave Caroline
For probe compensation batch reading would be far more useful than compiled in, then it becomes simple to read the compensation file for any stylus you change too. Dave Caroline -- Check out the vibrant tech community

Re: [Emc-users] Rough motion with servos

2017-06-30 Thread dave
scale) to 40K c/in made a huge difference in how easy it was to tune. On my Z axis I mounted the encoder almost like an idler but on the cog side of the belt. Small timing pulley so I get upwards of 100K counts/in as opposed to only 40K for X and Y. Every bittle lit helps. :-) Dave

Re: [Emc-users] Interp problems?

2017-06-30 Thread dave
On 06/29/2017 09:08 PM, Jon Elson wrote: On 06/29/2017 10:43 PM, dave wrote: On 06/25/2017 12:32 PM, Jon Elson wrote: On 06/25/2017 09:21 AM, dave wrote: .warning: gcode exceeds machine limits. I classically set my limits at -.2 ..18, -.2, ..9 and 0 ... -3. Moving to -9 ... 9, -4

Re: [Emc-users] Interp problems?

2017-06-29 Thread dave
On 06/25/2017 12:32 PM, Jon Elson wrote: On 06/25/2017 09:21 AM, dave wrote: .warning: gcode exceeds machine limits. I classically set my limits at -.2 ..18, -.2, ..9 and 0 ... -3. Moving to -9 ... 9, -4 ... 4 for x and y and it still gave me the same error message. and yes I

Re: [Emc-users] Interp problems?

2017-06-28 Thread dave
On 06/26/2017 02:32 PM, dave wrote: On 06/26/2017 01:46 PM, andy pugh wrote: On 26 June 2017 at 21:03, dave <dengv...@charter.net> wrote: "home" carefully nestled between the - and + jog buttons. Now you have me curious; not certain where you are headed. Curious tha

Re: [Emc-users] Encoder

2017-06-27 Thread dave
On 06/27/2017 12:09 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: On Tuesday 27 June 2017 14:56:25 dave wrote: Hi, The bad news is that my spare Koyo encoder is toast, why I don't know. Apparently happened a while ago and I didn't label it; sloppy on my part. Checked X axis with another encoder I swiped off

[Emc-users] Encoder

2017-06-27 Thread dave
fooling with but interesting. Dave -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot ___ Emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Nurbs question

2017-06-27 Thread dave
amp it if you wanted to. ;-) Hint: excel ...however I'm certain there is something already compiled that will do the job. Dave -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slas

Re: [Emc-users] Rough motion with servos

2017-06-27 Thread Dave Caroline
"The computer I am using is showing it's age and the ancient version of Debian I have been running won't even boot properly on my new computer." implies some change to us, what?, changing OS will change the latency

Re: [Emc-users] Rough motion with servos

2017-06-27 Thread Dave Caroline
New PC new possible latency problems? Dave Caroline -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot

Re: [Emc-users] Interp problems?

2017-06-26 Thread dave
On 06/26/2017 01:46 PM, andy pugh wrote: On 26 June 2017 at 21:03, dave <dengv...@charter.net> wrote: "home" carefully nestled between the - and + jog buttons. Now you have me curious; not certain where you are headed. Curious that you don't have a "home all

Re: [Emc-users] Interp problems?

2017-06-26 Thread dave
On 06/26/2017 12:24 PM, andy pugh wrote: On 26 June 2017 at 19:29, dave <dengv...@charter.net> wrote: On 06/26/2017 08:05 AM, andy pugh wrote: On 26 June 2017 at 15:36, dave <dengv...@charter.net> wrote: I'm homing in the easiest manner possible; Move all axes to machine

Re: [Emc-users] Interp problems?

2017-06-26 Thread dave
On 06/26/2017 08:05 AM, andy pugh wrote: On 26 June 2017 at 15:36, dave <dengv...@charter.net> wrote: I'm homing in the easiest manner possible; Move all axes to machine (mechanical) zero and click mouse. What are you clicking with the mouse?

Re: [Emc-users] Interp problems?

2017-06-26 Thread dave
On 06/26/2017 03:45 AM, andy pugh wrote: On 26 June 2017 at 02:53, dave <dengv...@charter.net> wrote: The shift in G55 didn't disappear every loop through a pocket shifted about 1 cm. Is the machine absolute position shifting? ie, if you set your display to "machine coordinat

Re: [Emc-users] Interp problems?

2017-06-26 Thread dave
On 06/25/2017 08:48 PM, Jon Elson wrote: On 06/25/2017 06:51 PM, andy pugh wrote: On 25 June 2017 at 15:21, dave <dengv...@charter.net> wrote: I suspect that this is a thermal problem Whereas I consider the idea that it is a _Computer_ thermal problem almost inconceivable.

Re: [Emc-users] Interp problems?

2017-06-25 Thread dave
On 06/25/2017 04:53 PM, andy pugh wrote: On 25 June 2017 at 21:47, dave <dengv...@charter.net> wrote: For right now I suspect cpu temp. Homing is manual Are you sure that you are doing this right? If you jog to your manual home position and re-home, does the problem go away? I'v

Re: [Emc-users] Interp problems?

2017-06-25 Thread dave
On 06/25/2017 12:34 PM, Jon Elson wrote: On 06/25/2017 12:44 PM, dave wrote: Multiple problems: Having cooled off the shop a bit the limits violation seems to have gone away for now. We'll see what later in the day brings. BTW the limit violations were consistent between axis

Re: [Emc-users] Interp problems?

2017-06-25 Thread dave
On 06/25/2017 12:32 PM, Jon Elson wrote: On 06/25/2017 09:21 AM, dave wrote: .warning: gcode exceeds machine limits. I classically set my limits at -.2 ..18, -.2, ..9 and 0 ... -3. Moving to -9 ... 9, -4 ... 4 for x and y and it still gave me the same error message. and yes I

Re: [Emc-users] Interp problems?

2017-06-25 Thread dave
On 06/25/2017 07:21 AM, dave wrote: On 06/25/2017 02:55 AM, andy pugh wrote: On 25 June 2017 at 00:20, dave <dengv...@charter.net> wrote: can't quite figure out how I can be in the middle of the bed with a small part and still get limit violations Is this actual limit-switch

Re: [Emc-users] Interp problems?

2017-06-25 Thread dave
On 06/25/2017 02:55 AM, andy pugh wrote: On 25 June 2017 at 00:20, dave <dengv...@charter.net> wrote: can't quite figure out how I can be in the middle of the bed with a small part and still get limit violations Is this actual limit-switch trips. or warnings that the G-code e

Re: [Emc-users] Interp problems?

2017-06-24 Thread dave
On 06/24/2017 02:20 PM, Jon Elson wrote: On 06/24/2017 03:52 PM, dave wrote: ps. In desperation I would try axis (again) but clicking on the sample configurations doesn't fill in the tree. 'a' and 'b' existed with the Duron also but I've never been this stalled. Pick any config

[Emc-users] Interp problems?

2017-06-24 Thread dave
Hi all, I recently switched from a Duron 1200 that has been running for years to a MW525. I thought by this time several problems would have been fixed. I'm still using tklinuxcnc but have plans to shift to gmocapy. I love the features in axis but do not interface well with the UI. dave

Re: [Emc-users] LCNC TED Talk style

2017-06-15 Thread dave
Can someone find a video of the guy from Finland (vistuers ???) and his mig welding of pipe T's? It has been a while and I can't even find an email address. Dave -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one

Re: [Emc-users] LCNC TED Talk style

2017-06-15 Thread Dave Caroline
oops missed a link http://www.archivist.info/cnc/wormtest/ -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot

Re: [Emc-users] LCNC TED Talk style

2017-06-15 Thread Dave Caroline
There are some odd uses that dont lend themselves to video I have used Linuxcnc for Worm division accuracy testing http://www.collection.archivist.info/searchv13.php?searchstr=pd+wormtest another used it for antenna measuring http://emcar.sourceforge.net/ Dave Caroline

Re: [Emc-users] A phoney from Sourceforge?

2017-06-10 Thread Dave Cole
That's it.No log in required. Someone might be phishing under the cover of Source Forge sending out these other messages, but my request was legit. Dave On 6/10/2017 9:54 AM, Kirk Wallace wrote: I have been getting similar notices from "Network Solutions" https://en.wikipedi

Re: [Emc-users] Question on thread geometry

2017-06-02 Thread Dave Caroline
As that one has a range then you turn to final diameter ans dont go too deep with the insert, that leaves a flat on top. Measure on the job with thread wires etc to check depth. Dave Caroline -- Check out the vibrant

Re: [Emc-users] CC-Link emc2

2017-05-30 Thread Dave Cole
, an HP running Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. Have experienced no problems, and no ads. Mark I do the same thing except I run Thunderbird on Windows. I think I have 6 gmail accounts. One for each list, so they are easy to maintain. It works well. No adds. I rarely use their web interface. Dave

Re: [Emc-users] [SPAM] Re: Induction heating small parts

2017-05-24 Thread Dave Cole
Andy, did you acquire those tankards from the local pewter tankard recycling center?And you volunteered to help with repairs? Unusual.. Likely so. :-) Dave On 5/24/2017 7:07 PM, andy pugh wrote: > So, I got one of these, and it is fun. > > But, I want to use it to heat

Re: [Emc-users] Best cam linux/open for additive manufactory

2017-05-18 Thread dave
> I believe the reference to USAF/NASA relates to BRLCAD , Ballistics Research Laboratory. The aircraft industry was more tied to APT. APT might be extensible with a whole layer on top of the present software to make

Re: [Emc-users] switching to a slower spi driver to see if it works,

2017-05-18 Thread dave
No problem Gene, we just cross you with an octopus. :-) Dave On 05/17/2017 08:08 AM, Gene Heskett wrote: > On Wednesday 17 May 2017 10:38:23 Bertho Stultiens wrote: > >> On 05/17/2017 12:50 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: >> [snip] >> >>> I can't hold the probe in contac

Re: [Emc-users] Google Docs Scam

2017-05-03 Thread Dave Cole
I received a share invite today from one of my customers via my Gmail account, but before I could open it, Gmail deleted it. So it appears that Google is actively trying to kill it. Dave On 5/3/2017 9:06 PM, TJoseph Powderly wrote: > one here this am > from a known person ...google docs '

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

2017-04-29 Thread dave
been too long. The reel for the 2.0 mm I think exceeds the min bending radius for the 62.5/125 so I could add some of that to the spool with the plastic. Shipping still won't be cheap. Obviously, no obligation, unless you just can't resist. ;-) Dave

Re: [Emc-users] Way OT, Unexpected Result from Refrigerator

2017-04-27 Thread Dave Cole
On 4/12/2017 12:34 PM, Jon Elson wrote: > On 04/12/2017 08:58 AM, Kirk Wallace wrote: >> On 04/11/2017 11:17 AM, Dave Cole wrote: >>> Kirk, >>> >>> Go online and get your refrigerant license. >>> I did that years ago and I think it was $35 or so an

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

2017-04-23 Thread dave
On 04/23/2017 08:30 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: > On Sunday 23 April 2017 23:14:34 dave wrote: > >> On 04/23/2017 12:44 PM, Chris Albertson wrote: >>> Looks like this is a dead end technology. Everyone has gone with >>> HDMI. >>> >>> But really y

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

2017-04-23 Thread dave
he consumer mass market are going a > few ten's a giga bits per second. > > On Sun, Apr 23, 2017 at 10:18 AM, Gene Heskett <ghesk...@shentel.net> wrote: > >> On Sunday 23 April 2017 10:03:21 dave wrote: >> >>> the foxcon stuff looks a bit pricey. However ...

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

2017-04-23 Thread dave
. 10' simplex cables for a couple of $. https://www.monoprice.com/Product?p_id=2669=Cj0KEQjwofHHBRDS0Pnhpef89ucBEiQASEp6LIW3Tu9rI-YsCuV7XvPZJEDJ4M80OU09A9vYGSpppjMaAjjx8P8HAQ Dave -- Check out the vibrant tech community

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

2017-04-22 Thread dave
gned in but un-populated on its boards. A SpinX1 runs it rather > nicely after I programmed it from its own keypad. > >> On April 22, 2017 9:56:27 AM PDT, Gene Heskett <ghesk...@shentel.net> > wrote: >>> On Friday 21 April 2017 19:10:23 dave wrote: >>> >>

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

2017-04-21 Thread dave
straining fiber very much. The good thing about fiber is the low error rate; something around 1E-12. I just disposed of the converters a few days ago. Still have several Km of fiber and a few connectors. 10-baseT works just fine thru conduit buried between desktop (house) and shop. About 35 m. Dave

Re: [Emc-users] Slide covers

2017-04-20 Thread Dave Caroline
There are two folds used in bellows both should be easy to find a google images search for bellows fold pattern Dave Caroline -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites

Re: [Emc-users] Timing Belt?

2017-04-18 Thread Dave Caroline
Better off with helical or bevel gears for 90 degrees I think. Else you will have to space widely and go over shaped rollers so it arrives at the pulleys square and hope it does not wear too fast. flat belts used some crafty alignment and crowned pulleys for this. Dave Caroline

Re: [Emc-users] Milling Aluminum.

2017-04-17 Thread dave
n video of 2" Ti with LN2 thru the tool coolant and insane plunge speeds. For more sane milling just ramp down and work your way around. I hate coolant because of the mess but if one needs production then there isn't much choice. YMMV Dave >> &

Re: [Emc-users] OT: analog to step/dir

2017-04-13 Thread Dave Caroline
You could get an analogue in connected to stepgen.N.position-cmd to do this with any scaling needed. What is the use case? Dave Caroline -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech

Re: [Emc-users] Way OT, Unexpected Result from Refrigerator

2017-04-11 Thread Dave Cole
pump) is about $30 per pound in bulk.R12 is much more expensive, if you can find it. Refrigeration is a really good skill to have.I've replaced compressors in my house heat pump, and a few cars now.Once you get a handle on it, it is really not difficult. Dave On 4/11/2017 1:32 PM

Re: [Emc-users] Way OT, Unexpected Result from Refrigerator

2017-04-10 Thread Dave Cole
FWIW, the local utility will give me $100 for an old running fridge that is an energy waster. So cash in your old fridge that still "runs". And buy another off craigslist. :-) Dave On 4/10/2017 6:47 AM, Roland Jollivet wrote: > Intriguing. > But.. you can burn out the compr

Re: [Emc-users] Servo Motor Retrofit sizing

2017-04-04 Thread Dave Cole
for non-Automation Direct motors. I have used it for years and it has never missed. Run the calculations and see how well they matched your original motors. That will give you an idea if you can get by with 1/2 of the original motor inertia. Dave On 4/4/2017 2:35 PM, robert - Innovative-RC

Re: [Emc-users] 3D Printers

2017-03-29 Thread Dave Caroline
Traditional pattern making was 3d built up, did not need subtractive milling or 3d plastic printer :) Dave Caroline -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org

Re: [Emc-users] More Renishaw questions

2017-03-26 Thread Dave Caroline
I have tried a SFH213 Photodiode with a comparator but it is a bit fiddly and not that sensitive, will try a QSE159 when it arrives. Dave Caroline -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most

Re: [Emc-users] More Renishaw questions

2017-03-23 Thread Dave Caroline
(less than an inch to get a signal) Results will be on the web soon. Dave Caroline -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot

Re: [Emc-users] Thing with a square hole

2017-03-22 Thread Dave Cole
OK... 4th axis chuck.I get it. Thanks, Dave On 3/22/2017 9:18 AM, Eric Keller wrote: > 3(?) of them hold the chuck on the spindle. When Andy first asked > about it, it didn't sink in what he was asking about. My lathe was > much nicer when I replaced the cams on the spindl

Re: [Emc-users] Thing with a square hole

2017-03-22 Thread Dave Cole
Andy, where does that part go in a 4th axis assembly? Is that a cam lock component ?? Thanks, Dave On 3/22/2017 5:40 AM, andy pugh wrote: > On 22 March 2017 at 02:55, Chris Albertson <albertson.ch...@gmail.com> wrote: >> I missed the beginning of this thread. But the th

Re: [Emc-users] Thing with a square hole.

2017-03-20 Thread Dave Caroline
you dont need space for an edm machine the fella down the road probably accepts folding paper, price depends on qty, I get taps burnt out for a tenner Dave -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's

Re: [Emc-users] Thing with a square hole.

2017-03-20 Thread Dave Caroline
probably easiest to EDM the square Dave Caroline -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot

Re: [Emc-users] Suggestions wanted - how to control robot

2017-03-16 Thread Dave Cole
for actuators. PHD makes some nice grippers. However if you are going to run different parts then a 6 axis robot might make more sense. Load a different program, or re teach it, change grippers and go. Dave On 3/16/2017 10:40 AM, Andy Evans wrote: > Folks, I really appreciate the repl

Re: [Emc-users] Suggestions wanted - how to control robot

2017-03-15 Thread Dave Cole
. Dave On 3/15/2017 5:32 PM, Nicklas Karlsson wrote: >> Depending on how much or how little control you need between the two, I >> might not even hassle with the network interface and just use a few GPIOs to >> signal between the two, and maybe a remote desktop control

Re: [Emc-users] Thoughts on extending the life of the microsd's.

2017-03-12 Thread Dave Cole
noatime http://en.tldp.org/LDP/solrhe/Securing-Optimizing-Linux-RH-Edition-v1.3/chap6sec73.html . Mutt http://www.tecmint.com/send-mail-from-command-line-using-mutt-command/ Dave On 3/12/2017 6:04 PM, Peter Blodow wrote: > Please, could someone explain to a poor physicist what noat

Re: [Emc-users] Durable Paint [Was: gee, is list in anechoic chamber]

2017-03-07 Thread Dave Cole
exists. I found it on Google earth. I was thinking of trying to reclaim it but I doubt that the current occupants would give up the deed. :-) Apparently it was remodeled some time in the 1600s... Everyone wants to be modern

Re: [Emc-users] Durable Paint [Was: gee, is list in anechoic chamber]

2017-03-07 Thread Dave Cole
shingles since I won't need anything that will last that long. ;-) Dave On 3/4/2017 11:25 PM, Chris Albertson wrote: > On Sat, Mar 4, 2017 at 12:52 PM, Dave Cole <linuxcncro...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Usually when they put "marine" on the label the price automatically gets

Re: [Emc-users] Bridgeport servo troubleshooting

2017-03-04 Thread dave
to end of travel/estop. In these kind of situations it is handy to have a battery box, i.e. something like a 9 v battery with a pot to adjust the output voltage and a switch to flip the output polarity. Makes for a quick sanity check. Lacking a battery box just try a 1.5 v flashlight cell across th

Re: [Emc-users] Durable Paint [Was: gee, is list in anechoic chamber]

2017-03-04 Thread Dave Cole
the fumes entirely and keep it off their skin. Dave On 3/4/2017 1:30 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: > On Saturday 04 March 2017 13:13:41 Chris Albertson wrote: > >> Gene, >> >> Do you live anyplace near a large body of water. If so there is a >> West Marine store near you

Re: [Emc-users] Durable Paint [Was: gee, is list in anechoic chamber]

2017-03-04 Thread Dave Cole
just to make sure it still worked. If this keeps up I think the marinas will start putting boats back in the water soon. Dave On 3/4/2017 8:08 AM, Mark wrote: > On 03/03/2017 11:26 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: >> And you've got way more giddyup for that than I have back left to do it >&

Re: [Emc-users] Durable Paint [Was: gee, is list in anechoic chamber]

2017-03-04 Thread Dave Cole
and elsewhere. It costs $15/qt or less. Menards is the cheapest right now I think. Comes in gray and several other colors. Dave On 3/4/2017 5:18 AM, Gene Heskett wrote: > On Saturday 04 March 2017 01:21:26 Erik Christiansen wrote: > >> On 03.03.17 23:26, Gene Heskett wrote: >>> I

Re: [Emc-users] OT - Arduino development - Atmel ICE useful ?

2017-02-28 Thread Dave Cole
Atmel's Windows based IDE can also be used with avrdude as an interface with M$. With that you can load into the Arduino USB port as well. The software is really nice for being free. Dave On 2/27/2017 1:38 AM, Erik Christiansen wrote: > On 26.02.17 17:55, Martin Dobbins wrote: >>

Re: [Emc-users] OT - Arduino development - Atmel ICE useful ?

2017-02-28 Thread Dave Cole
Yes.. they have very good service apparently! :-) Dave On 2/28/2017 1:00 PM, Ken Strauss wrote: > As a followup: I ordered the ICE from Microchip > (http://www.microchip.com/developmenttools/productdetails.aspx?partno=atatmel-ice > on Sunday using the $50 discount code that expi

Re: [Emc-users] OT - Arduino development - Atmel ICE useful ?

2017-02-27 Thread Dave Cole
The software is free but the hardware debugger ICE unit is not. But it works nicely on the AVR boards. Dave On 2/27/2017 4:34 AM, Lester Caine wrote: > On 26/02/17 17:01, Dave Cole wrote: >> I tried to buy it from the Atmel store as well and I was told the same >> thing and

Re: [Emc-users] OT - Arduino development - Atmel ICE useful ?

2017-02-26 Thread Dave Cole
rently with Windows 10 Pro you can entirely control updates. With lesser versions you don't have as much control. Dave -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, SlashDot.org! http://sd

Re: [Emc-users] OT - Arduino development - Atmel ICE useful ?

2017-02-26 Thread Dave Cole
Thanks, good to know. I had to flip one fuse and cut one trace on the board so Atmel Studio will work with it. But so far so good! :-) Dave On 2/26/2017 12:55 PM, Martin Dobbins wrote: > Dave, > > > More info than you probably want right now, but. > > > At some point in

Re: [Emc-users] OT - Arduino development - Atmel ICE useful ?

2017-02-26 Thread Dave Cole
worked with the ICE more last night and it just gets better the more I learn about it. Its a very powerful tool for debugging. Dave On 2/26/2017 11:20 AM, Ken Strauss wrote: > That sounds great! > > Perhaps it is because I am in Canada but the Atmel store > (http://www.atmel.com/

Re: [Emc-users] OT - Arduino development - Atmel ICE useful ?

2017-02-26 Thread Dave Cole
s just too old. Dave On 2/26/2017 9:26 AM, Martin Dobbins wrote: > Thanks for the update Dave, it's a shame that I'd also have to factor in the > cost of buying a windows licence to run the software. > > > I do have a legal copy of windows vista, but I don't think studio 7 will r

Re: [Emc-users] OT - Arduino development - Atmel ICE useful ?

2017-02-25 Thread Dave Cole
ilable in the Atmel Studio command window is extensive. I'm only scratching the surface of this Atmel IDE but it is a huge improvement over just having the Arduino IDE. For $90 including tax and shipping, this is a no-brainer for debugging difficult programs. This will be a big time saver. Dave O

Re: [Emc-users] OT - Arduino development - Atmel ICE useful ?

2017-02-25 Thread Dave Cole
, Dave On 2/23/2017 10:09 PM, Martin Dobbins wrote: > Hi Dave, > > > Being able to step through your program might not be the only advantage > according to this guy: > > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=648Tx5N9Zoc > > > Good luck and let us

Re: [Emc-users] OT - Arduino development - Atmel ICE useful ?

2017-02-23 Thread Dave Cole
/developmenttools/productdetails.aspx?partno=atatmel-ice Thanks Dave On 2/23/2017 11:53 AM, Nicklas Karlsson wrote: >> Search on ebay for STM32F103. These are 72MHz ARM Cortex M3 (if I recall). > I use STM32 and they are indeed very good, the others are similar so if they > are the best I

Re: [Emc-users] OT - Arduino development - Atmel ICE useful ?

2017-02-22 Thread Dave Cole
utrino, the kickstarter clone of the Zero is $19 if you can buy one. Both boards also work with the Atmel ICE as well apparently. Dave -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, SlashD

Re: [Emc-users] [OT] Wife is good to go

2017-02-22 Thread dave
salt slurry? All you need is a saturated solution and a slurry would certainly take care of that. Then let gravity do the transfer. Dave On 02/22/2017 06:09 AM, Dave Cole wrote: > On 2/21/2017 11:44 AM, Gene Heskett wrote: >> On Tuesday 21 February 2017 08:45:46 Dave Cole wrote: >

[Emc-users] OT - Arduino development - Atmel ICE useful ?

2017-02-22 Thread Dave Cole
using the Atmel Studio 7 IDE sufficient for difficult debugs. The Atmel ICE interface is only $60, Atmel Studio is a free download, so its really not expensive. Thanks, Dave -- Check out the vibrant tech

Re: [Emc-users] [OT] Wife is good to go

2017-02-22 Thread Dave Cole
On 2/21/2017 11:44 AM, Gene Heskett wrote: > On Tuesday 21 February 2017 08:45:46 Dave Cole wrote: > >> Build a vacuum transfer system! :-) >> An old shop vac and some PVC pipe should make it work. >> >> Dave >> > Chuckle. That may in fact be the bes

Re: [Emc-users] [OT] Wife is good to go

2017-02-21 Thread Dave Cole
Build a vacuum transfer system! :-) An old shop vac and some PVC pipe should make it work. Dave On 2/21/2017 1:56 AM, Gene Heskett wrote: > On Tuesday 21 February 2017 00:42:10 Gregg Eshelman wrote: > >> If you have a basement window and the softener is in the open, you >>

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

2017-02-21 Thread Dave Cole
Once it was stated what it was the thrill was gone. :-) My Dad has a Cyber Tig. Its a heavy machine. We had to adjust the spark gap many years ago, but those electrodes are pretty beefy and last a long time. Dave On 2/20/2017 4:37 PM, Kirk Wallace wrote: > On 02/17/2017 07:23 PM, E

Re: [Emc-users] [OT] Wife is good to go

2017-02-21 Thread Dave Cole
Just swap the batteries and see what happens. And since she is near a charger a lot of the time. ;-) Dave On 2/20/2017 12:46 PM, Jon Elson wrote: > On 02/20/2017 08:48 AM, Gene Heskett wrote: >> This house has alu siding, so that might explain the short battery life >> IF it

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

2017-02-20 Thread dave
loading system piping. It shows up on the x-ray as a really white spot; much more radio-opaque than 18-8 SS. I'm told that a majority of present day TIG is still done with scratch start. I suppose when you do it all the time scratch is easy. HTH Dave On 02/20/2017 01:37 PM, Kirk Wallace

[Emc-users] error message

2017-02-20 Thread dave
. What does it expect? TIA Dave ps. the linuxcnc was something like 2.5.x pre. so maybe not too old. However as the frog said, "times fun when you are having flies". -- Check out the vibrant tech commun

Re: [Emc-users] [OT] Wife is good to go

2017-02-19 Thread Dave Cole
with a screw driver! ;-) BTW, guitar picks make great phone case crackers and they won't puncture the battery. LCD screens in laptops are the same way. Once you have done one they all seem the same. My extended family is really good at breaking laptop screens so I get a lot of practice. Dave

Re: [Emc-users] [OT] Wife is good to go

2017-02-19 Thread Dave Cole
stuff like this. Amazon is typically over priced. Dave On 2/19/2017 7:01 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: > On Sunday 19 February 2017 13:37:09 John Thornton wrote: > >> Great news Gene. Maybe you have a bad battery... >> >> JT >> > Who is gonna replace it John? They (Wallies), don

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

2017-02-17 Thread Dave Caroline
Classic metal transfer due to the arc Dave Caroline -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, SlashDot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot

Re: [Emc-users] EDM Small Hole Drilling

2017-02-11 Thread dave
unless you have unlimited $$$ to throw at the problem. Dave On 02/11/2017 02:35 AM, TJoseph Powderly wrote: > > On 02/11/17 17:15, Andy Pugh wrote: >>> On 10 Feb 2017, at 22:42, Jim Craig <jimcraig5...@windstream.net> wrote: >>> >>> Seriously though, lase

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Need some guidance on high temp/pressure water circuit

2017-02-09 Thread dave
http://www.dow.com/heattrans/products/synthetic/syltherm.htm A service of 10 yrs at 400 C is not to be sniffed at. Probably priced like gold tho. HTH Dave On 02/08/2017 06:44 PM, Dave Cole wrote: > You don't want to use steam at 1000 psi unless you absolutely have to. > I've gotten in t

Re: [Emc-users] OT: Need some guidance on high temp/pressure water circuit

2017-02-08 Thread Dave Cole
://www.conairgroup.com/products/heat-transfer/#page=tab-1 I thought they were mostly using Ethylene Glycol (common Car Antifreeze?) as heat transfer fluid. Or perhaps a mix of water and Ethylene Glycol. Ethylene Glycol boils at 387 F. Dave On 2/7/2017 6:30 PM, Leonardo Marsaglia wrote: > Hello to

Re: [Emc-users] Override Limits?

2017-02-08 Thread Dave Cole
I've seen this implemented on commercial machines. Oftentimes the button or switch is inside the control box. You really don't want to make it easy for the operator to override the hard limits. After all, they never should have gotten there in the first place! Dave On 2/7/2017 10:56 AM

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