Re: [Emc-users] Configuring TB6560 Stepper Drivers

2016-04-03 Thread jeshua
> On Apr 3, 2016, at 7:32 AM, Valerio Bellizzomi wrote: > > so now you can retry my config problably this time with luck :-) HI Valerio, It was pretty forgiving on the timing settings - we used the Sherline defaults. Best, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer <3DTOPO.com> G

Re: [Emc-users] Configuring TB6560 Stepper Drivers

2016-04-02 Thread jeshua
> On Mar 28, 2016, at 6:01 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: > > On Monday 28 March 2016 19:48:26 Gene Heskett wrote: > >> On Monday 28 March 2016 16:21:36 jeshua wrote: >>>> On Mar 26, 2016, at 7:50 AM, Sarah Armstrong >>>> wrote: >>>> >>

Re: [Emc-users] Configuring TB6560 Stepper Drivers

2016-03-28 Thread jeshua
wirings on the board manual were wrong, the *motor* manual > saved me. Could you clarify exactly what wirings where wrong on your board? Its not clear to me eater how a motor manual would tell you what the pins on the board are. Best, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer

Re: [Emc-users] Configuring TB6560 Stepper Drivers

2016-03-28 Thread jeshua
like we are seeing the opposite behavior. No motor power unless I have the enables connected. Best, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer <3DTOPO.com> GlassPrinted.com -- Transform Data into Opportunity. Accelerate data an

Re: [Emc-users] Configuring TB6560 Stepper Drivers

2016-03-28 Thread jeshua
Well these certainly would not have been my first pick, but its a matter of working with what someone purchased (and had a budget for). ;) Best, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer <3DTOPO.com> GlassPrinted.com

Re: [Emc-users] Configuring TB6560 Stepper Drivers

2016-03-28 Thread jeshua
the + pins go to 5v. I just tired that using the +5v from the enable to connect to the pulse + and dir +, the controller dir to the dir - and the controller step - to the pulse - and still no dice. Is that what you meant? Best, Jeshua Lacock F

Re: [Emc-users] Configuring TB6560 Stepper Drivers

2016-03-28 Thread jeshua
> On Mar 26, 2016, at 7:13 AM, Gene Heskett wrote: > > I am not fam with that driver Jeshua, but most of these drivers have 3 > inputs, step, dir, and enable. I suspect the enable might not be wired > correctly. In my setups, using the 2m542 driver, IIRC leaving the > e

[Emc-users] Configuring TB6560 Stepper Drivers

2016-03-26 Thread jeshua
, they have two red LEDs lit, we only have one power LED lit, we can’t get the “run” LED on. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Best, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer <3DTOPO.com> GlassPrinted.com -- Tra

Re: [Emc-users] Probe

2015-12-13 Thread jeshua
this one for $259 listed below? http://www.tormach.com/store/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=32309 Best, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer <3DTOPO.com> GlassPrinted.com --

Re: [Emc-users] A thank you, and an unrelated question thats been asked lots of times.

2015-11-23 Thread jeshua
had to be said. Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer <3DTOPO.com> GlassPrinted.com -- Go from Idea to Many App Stores Faster with Intel(R) XDK Give your users amazing mobile app experiences with Intel(R) XDK. U

Re: [Emc-users] Configuring New PCI Parport

2015-11-20 Thread jeshua
rts at c030 [size=8] Region 1: I/O ports at c020 [size=4] Region 2: I/O ports at c000 [size=32] But I get nothing on any of them. jeshua@cncBot:~$ sudo ./pcisetup c030 io addr = c030 jeshua@cncBot:~$ sudo univstepdiag/univstepdiags c030 bus io addr = c030 parport addr 0xc030 B

Re: [Emc-users] Configuring New PCI Parport

2015-11-20 Thread jeshua
would use for the showport command and/or the pcisetup command - tried what seemed likely and no dice. Also tried starting Axis with c020 and c030 addresses in hopes it would set the board to

Re: [Emc-users] Configuring New PCI Parport

2015-11-20 Thread jeshua
> On Nov 20, 2015, at 11:46 AM, andy pugh wrote: > > n 18 November 2015 at 17:49, Jeshua Lacock wrote: >> Long story short; I had to install a new PCI Parport card and I am trying to >> figure out what address to use for my hal configuration file for Axis. The >&g

Re: [Emc-users] Configuring New PCI Parport

2015-11-20 Thread jeshua
> On Nov 19, 2015, at 10:00 PM, Jon Elson wrote: > > On 11/19/2015 10:20 PM, Jeshua Lacock wrote: >> On Nov 19, 2015, at 2:05 PM, Todd Zuercher wrote: >> >>> Are you sure that is actually the right listing for your pci card? >> >> Hi Todd, >&

Re: [Emc-users] Configuring New PCI Parport

2015-11-19 Thread Jeshua Lacock
ng to use the address ranges shown to connect or set it to epp with the showport utility. Thanks for your help, I have another card that I hope to have better luck arriving tomorrow. Best, Jeshua Lacock Founder/

Re: [Emc-users] Configuring New PCI Parport

2015-11-19 Thread Jeshua Lacock
t that?” on On Nov 17, 2015, at 1:31 PM. Anyhow - back to the subject - I just thought someone might know since the card is listed on the wiki. That is the only reason why I purchased it - thought it would be smooth sailin

[Emc-users] Configuring New PCI Parport

2015-11-19 Thread Jeshua Lacock
use for it. Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer <3DTOPO.com> GlassPrinted.com -- ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.

[Emc-users] Configuring New PCI Parport

2015-11-18 Thread Jeshua Lacock
ied using the addresses d000 and d100 etc, but those don’t seem to work. Last card I has I had to run: sudo ./showport C030 C020 e But I am not sure if I need to, or what address range to use for it. Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer <3DTOPO.com> GlassPr

Re: [Emc-users] 3D Printing Retract Script

2015-11-09 Thread Jeshua Lacock
> On Nov 9, 2015, at 12:51 PM, Ralph Stirling > wrote: > > Jeshua, > > Here is a very un-clever perl script that will do what you > want. It is lacking in generality, but should suffice for now. > You probably want to make it executable if you are going > to hav

Re: [Emc-users] 3D Printing Retract Script

2015-11-09 Thread Jeshua Lacock
> On Nov 9, 2015, at 12:23 PM, andy pugh wrote: > > On 9 November 2015 at 19:12, Jeshua Lacock wrote: >>> So, what is the criterion for spotting the difference between a rapid >>> and a feed? You lines marked "rapid" have bigger F-numbers than the >>

Re: [Emc-users] 3D Printing Retract Script

2015-11-09 Thread Jeshua Lacock
> On Nov 9, 2015, at 10:47 AM, Jeshua Lacock wrote: > > I am about to print Hello World on what is likely the world’s second optical > glass 3D printer command by LinuxCNC. P.S. I don’t know what the first one is con

Re: [Emc-users] 3D Printing Retract Script

2015-11-09 Thread Jeshua Lacock
> On Nov 9, 2015, at 11:59 AM, andy pugh wrote: > > On 9 November 2015 at 17:47, Jeshua Lacock wrote: > >> It is a shell script that changes instance of "space E digit" with " space A >> digit" (as Axis is configured to use A as the 4th axis).

Re: [Emc-users] 3D Printing Retract Script

2015-11-09 Thread Jeshua Lacock
> On Nov 9, 2015, at 11:53 AM, Viesturs Lācis wrote: > > 2015-11-09 19:47 GMT+02:00 Jeshua Lacock : >> So here is example 3D printer g-code (generated from Slic3r) > > Have you tried "firmware retraction" option in slic3r - IIRC it should > place particular c

[Emc-users] 3D Printing Retract Script

2015-11-09 Thread Jeshua Lacock
nts would be greatly appreciated! I will print someone a glass coffee mug! :) Thanks, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer <3DTOPO.com> GlassPrinted.com -- Presto, an open source distributed SQL query engine for big data, initi

Re: [Emc-users] Universal Stepper Driver 4th Axis Config

2015-09-09 Thread Jeshua Lacock
> On Sep 8, 2015, at 10:10 PM, Jon Elson wrote: > > On 09/08/2015 10:27 PM, Jeshua Lacock wrote: >>> On Sep 8, 2015, at 9:17 PM, Jon Elson wrote: >>> >>> On 09/08/2015 08:59 PM, Jeshua Lacock wrote: >>>> So the enable goes where again? Note f

Re: [Emc-users] Universal Stepper Driver 4th Axis Config

2015-09-08 Thread Jeshua Lacock
> On Sep 8, 2015, at 9:17 PM, Jon Elson wrote: > > On 09/08/2015 08:59 PM, Jeshua Lacock wrote: >> So the enable goes where again? Note for this 4th axis it is just a stepper >> I am trying to drive not a servo like my other axes… >> >> The driver has: >>

Re: [Emc-users] Universal Stepper Driver 4th Axis Config

2015-09-08 Thread Jeshua Lacock
> On Sep 8, 2015, at 7:44 PM, Jon Elson wrote: > > On 09/08/2015 07:30 PM, Jeshua Lacock wrote: >> >> I am trying to add a 4th axis to my USC from Pico Systems. My set of config >> files is at: >> >> <http://3DTOPO.com/pico-univstep.tar.gz> >

Re: [Emc-users] Universal Stepper Driver 4th Axis Config

2015-09-08 Thread Jeshua Lacock
> On Sep 8, 2015, at 7:15 PM, Sebastian Kuzminsky wrote: > >> Can not find -sec APPLICATIONS -var DELAY -num 1 >> HAL: ERROR: duplicate component name 'inihal' >> ini_hal_init: ERROR: hal_init() failed >> HAL: ERROR: duplicate component name 'inihal' >> ini_hal_init: ERROR: hal_init() failed >>

[Emc-users] Universal Stepper Driver 4th Axis Config

2015-09-08 Thread Jeshua Lacock
sume the 5V pin on the stepper drive goes to the 5V on the USC, but where does the enable go (been a while!)? Thanks, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 -- Mon

Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Granite Surface Protection

2014-03-29 Thread Jeshua Lacock
tone up. Besides the money, it would be a bet of a set back for my schedule. Best, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 -- ___

Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Granite Surface Protection

2014-03-29 Thread Jeshua Lacock
idn't have to take pretty pictures of it I really would not care what it looks like. But that Gorton is a beauty! The reason I got my new surface was so that I could have a studio semi-permanetly set up for most shots I need, then if I needed a bigger surface I could set up the studio in the

[Emc-users] [Off] Granite Surface Protection

2014-03-28 Thread Jeshua Lacock
x27;t really an option. Thanks, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 -- ___ Emc-users mailing lis

Re: [Emc-users] next big thing

2014-02-06 Thread Jeshua Lacock
heads. Now I think LiunuxCNC would be a good candidate for a machine like that. ;) Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 -- Managing the Performance of

Re: [Emc-users] Conversion Suggesions?

2014-01-29 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Jan 29, 2014, at 6:26 PM, Jon Elson wrote: > On 01/29/2014 04:35 PM, Jeshua Lacock wrote: >> I see. That would pretty much be a deal breaker as just the power supply >> alone for 5 axes would be $750. Could I use something else (not that I don't >> think its n

Re: [Emc-users] Conversion Suggesions?

2014-01-29 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Jan 29, 2014, at 10:22 AM, Jon Elson wrote: > On 01/29/2014 04:04 AM, Jeshua Lacock wrote: >>> they have a very affordable size 23 brushless motor, the >>> KL23BLS115, good for 180 Oz-In (but that is a RUNNING >>> rating, not a standstill rating). $52 without e

Re: [Emc-users] Conversion Suggesions?

2014-01-29 Thread Jeshua Lacock
WM Panel? One last question - how would you recommend going about adding a 5th axis? I could live with 4 axes for now manually setting a 5th axis (e.g. tilt - but 5 would be ideal). As a side note I have opted to upgrade the ACME screws to a ballscrews as the first step. Thanks, Jeshua Lacock

Re: [Emc-users] Conversion Suggesions?

2014-01-22 Thread Jeshua Lacock
on the Z with my ball screw and nut on my lathe has not been > a problem as I just use the keyboard to move it. Nice! Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 --

Re: [Emc-users] Conversion Suggesions?

2014-01-22 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Jan 22, 2014, at 5:39 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: > On Wednesday 22 January 2014 19:14:34 Jeshua Lacock did opine: > >> Speaking of anti-backlash ballscrews, have you guys seen this printable: >> >> http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:125529 > > That is a cute idea,

Re: [Emc-users] Conversion Suggesions?

2014-01-22 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Jan 22, 2014, at 10:25 AM, Jon Elson wrote: > On 01/21/2014 11:10 PM, Jeshua Lacock wrote: >> Greetings, >> >> I am the proud new owner of an Bolton Tools AT750 combination lathe and mill >> see here: >> >> <http://3DTOPO.com/Bolton-AT750.jpg>

[Emc-users] Conversion Suggesions?

2014-01-21 Thread Jeshua Lacock
ld be great here too! Thanks a Zillion! Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 -- CenturyLink Cloud: The Leader in Enterprise Cloud Services. Learn Wh

Re: [Emc-users] Servo Following Error

2013-12-17 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Dec 17, 2013, at 8:26 PM, Jon Elson wrote: > n 12/17/2013 08:29 PM, Jeshua Lacock wrote: >> >> >> It looks like Max Velocity was at the default max (912 in/min) for that >> test, but I confirmed it does the same thing with max velocity set way low &

Re: [Emc-users] Servo Following Error

2013-12-17 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Dec 17, 2013, at 7:33 PM, Peter C. Wallace wrote: > On Tue, 17 Dec 2013, Jeshua Lacock wrote: > >> Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 19:29:46 -0700 >> From: Jeshua Lacock >> >> On Dec 17, 2013, at 7:17 PM, "Peter C. Wallace" wrote: >> >>> O

Re: [Emc-users] Servo Following Error

2013-12-17 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Dec 17, 2013, at 7:17 PM, "Peter C. Wallace" wrote: > On Tue, 17 Dec 2013, Jeshua Lacock wrote: > >> Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 18:57:25 -0700 >> From: Jeshua Lacock >> Reply-To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" >> >> To: "E

Re: [Emc-users] Servo Following Error

2013-12-17 Thread Jeshua Lacock
p.s. It still can go plenty fast (200+ ipm) using manual control or MDI... -- Rapidly troubleshoot problems before they affect your business. Most IT organizations don't have a clear picture of how application performan

Re: [Emc-users] Servo Following Error

2013-12-17 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Dec 17, 2013, at 6:49 PM, "Peter C. Wallace" wrote: > maybe out of velocity headroom? Hi Peter, Thanks, but I have the speed and acceleration way down for now. It used to work much much faster…. Thanks again, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3

[Emc-users] Servo Following Error

2013-12-17 Thread Jeshua Lacock
using Pico's universal stepper controller with their gecko interface. Please see a plot of the axis that is causing the following error on my test gcode: http://3dtopo.com/z-servo-plot.png I am really stumped, any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Jeshua Lacock Fo

[Emc-users] 4kw China Spindle

2012-11-27 Thread Jeshua Lacock
ions! Thanks, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 -- Monitor your physical, virtual and cloud infrastructure from a single web console. Get in-depth insight

Re: [Emc-users] Wireless pendant

2012-11-20 Thread Jeshua Lacock
or. So once the machine has auto homed itself, you manually move the end mill to the corner or center of the feedstock and then Touch Off? Does the set the offset for all axises? If that is how it is done, then we would just have to replace the Home button with a Touch Of

Re: [Emc-users] Wireless pendant

2012-11-20 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Nov 19, 2012, at 4:31 PM, Bruce Layne wrote: > On 11/19/2012 05:13 PM, Jeshua Lacock wrote: >> I asked for the 3D models of the buttons so I can print them out with the >> text a different color than the button, along with color coding the buttons. >> If anyone wants

Re: [Emc-users] Wireless pendant

2012-11-19 Thread Jeshua Lacock
ered one too. I asked for the 3D models of the buttons so I can print them out with the text a different color than the button, along with color coding the buttons. If anyone wants some buttons printed, just let me know and I can do it for the cost of shipping them to you. The firmware is c

Re: [Emc-users] Laser Intensity from Z Value?

2012-11-17 Thread Jeshua Lacock
ing a whole new machine for it that has a usable area of 5x9x3 feet! It is coming along nicely, but I can't wait to start using it! Thanks again! Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Pho

Re: [Emc-users] Floating plasma torch - asking to share experience

2012-11-15 Thread Jeshua Lacock
w it to compensate for extra ooze. Without the springs the stepper motors will lose position, with the springs the table just brief lowers to compensate for the extra material. Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 ---

[Emc-users] Laser Intensity from Z Value?

2012-11-15 Thread Jeshua Lacock
suggest how I could configure LinuxCNC to control the DAC from Z values? Or can anyone suggest if there might be a better way to do it? Thanks, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.46

Re: [Emc-users] Differential signal from encoders

2012-11-15 Thread Jeshua Lacock
cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/product_info.php?cPath=64_78&products_id=337 Cheap and they work great. Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 -- Monitor y

Re: [Emc-users] Floating plasma torch - asking to share experience

2012-11-10 Thread Jeshua Lacock
Here is an "intelligent" solution: http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/product_info.php?cPath=70&products_id=330 Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com>

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

2012-11-09 Thread Jeshua Lacock
well be able to get up to that sort of speed. > The travels are rather small, but possibly still useful. And, of course he could go to high lead ballscrews if needed. I just ordered a 32mm with 32mm lead, and a 25mm with 25mm lead... I think ballscrews are generally available up to the diameter of

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

2012-10-04 Thread Jeshua Lacock
nts it. For most Kickstarter projects the funder gets one of the first available finished product being offered (e.g. if you offered a vacuum deposition kit), but most people that funded Stompy funded it because they just thought it was cool or wanted the technology to be developed. Cheers, J

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

2012-10-02 Thread Jeshua Lacock
ould get funding for it on Kickstarter.com. Anyhow; just an idea! I would love to see an open source project for this. Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 --

Re: [Emc-users] [off] Lost PLA Casting

2012-09-25 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Sep 25, 2012, at 9:54 AM, Kent A. Reed wrote: > Congratulations, Jeshua. Your project made Hackaday today. I hope your > website is ready for the inevitable bump in traffic. Thanks Kent! Ready, willing and able!!! Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated

Re: [Emc-users] [off] Lost PLA Casting

2012-09-25 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Sep 24, 2012, at 6:33 AM, Steve Stallings wrote: > It looks like he used a crucible lifter to do the > pour. Guilty as charged! Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone:

Re: [Emc-users] [off] Lost PLA Casting

2012-09-23 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Sep 23, 2012, at 9:42 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: > Sweet Jeshua, even if the movies didn't play on FF. What format were they? Thanks Kent and Gene! The movies are Quicktime MV4. > But thats an odd bucket for handling the hot alu. It is actually a very standard silicon carbi

[Emc-users] [off] Lost PLA Casting

2012-09-23 Thread Jeshua Lacock
Greetings, This web page describes the process I used going from OpenSCAD to casted aluminum parts in a day: http://3dtopo.com/lostPLA/ The casted parts are ultimately going to be controlled by LinuxCNC. Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com>

Re: [Emc-users] Rapid Prototype for CNC mill

2012-07-28 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Jul 28, 2012, at 4:07 PM, andy pugh wrote: > On 28 July 2012 22:59, Jeshua Lacock wrote: > >> I wonder about using 4 HD projectors or would optical distortion along the >> edges be a problem? > > You could move the build platform around above the single projec

Re: [Emc-users] Rapid Prototype for CNC mill

2012-07-28 Thread Jeshua Lacock
o projectors. Now if I did jewelry, the stock size would be much more suitable. I wonder about using 4 HD projectors or would optical distortion along the edges be a problem? That would allow a roughly 15.5"x11.6" build size a

Re: [Emc-users] Rapid Prototype for CNC mill

2012-07-27 Thread Jeshua Lacock
gh-resolution-3d-printer Or perhaps the yahoo user group Jon mentioned: diy_3d_printing_and_fabricat...@yahoogroups.com Best, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 --

Re: [Emc-users] Rapid Prototype for CNC mill

2012-07-26 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Jul 26, 2012, at 10:53 AM, Jon Elson wrote: > Jeshua Lacock wrote: >> >> I am just curious, like what for instance? >> > I am monitoring a group working on curing liquid resin with light from a DLP > computer projector. There are a number of machines work

Re: [Emc-users] Rapid Prototype for CNC mill

2012-07-26 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Jul 26, 2012, at 6:54 AM, Ed Nisley wrote: > On Wed, 2012-07-25 at 22:19 -0600, Jeshua Lacock wrote: >> like what for instance? > > Stabilized build environments, extruders with flow-control valves, > improved filament feeders, less rickety mechanics... > > Ba

Re: [Emc-users] Rapid Prototype for CNC mill

2012-07-25 Thread Jeshua Lacock
ious, like what for instance? Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways

Re: [Emc-users] Rapid Prototype for CNC mill

2012-07-25 Thread Jeshua Lacock
be changed by manually changing out the print nozzle. There is no reason why an adjustable print aperture or automated tool changer could not be developed though. Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171

Re: [Emc-users] rapid prototype

2012-07-23 Thread Jeshua Lacock
o do with a 3D printer and/or conversion when I get around to it. Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive

Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Ballscrew Support?

2012-07-23 Thread Jeshua Lacock
eason (besides cost) is the significant inertia the ballscrew will have rotating at speed. Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 -- Live Security Virtual

Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Ballscrew Support?

2012-07-22 Thread Jeshua Lacock
791 And another: http://www.mycncuk.com/forums/showthread.php/3340-Rotating-Ballnut-design-ideas WIth a video of it running at 590 IPM here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSNFD9zx7fE Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engin

Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Ballscrew Support?

2012-07-22 Thread Jeshua Lacock
;s usually a factor of > the stepper motor and drive, and there are ways to dampen the resonance so > that it's a non-factor. > > I like the very minimal amount of backlash, and very positive gear > engagement in my setup. Thanks Mark, good to know! Cheers, Jeshua

Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Ballscrew Support?

2012-07-21 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Jul 21, 2012, at 6:47 PM, Peter C. Wallace wrote: > Ahh here it is: > > http://bell-everman.com/products/linear-positioning/servobelt-linear-sbl Thats pretty cool. I wonder what keeps the belts together? Gravity? Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorpora

Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Ballscrew Support?

2012-07-21 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Jul 21, 2012, at 6:24 PM, John Kasunich wrote: > n Sat, Jul 21, 2012, at 06:04 PM, Jeshua Lacock wrote: >> >> Damn. Anyone want to buy two brand new ballscrews? >> >> :D >> >> Maybe I will use them on a laser cutter instead. High speed is not as >

Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Ballscrew Support?

2012-07-21 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Jul 21, 2012, at 5:49 PM, andy pugh wrote: > On 21 July 2012 23:04, Jeshua Lacock wrote: > >> At 5cm/rev that is 547 IPM. I think I could happily live with that. > > That's a very high-lead ballscrew. I haven't seen any balls crews with > a pitch twice the

Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Ballscrew Support?

2012-07-21 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Jul 21, 2012, at 5:49 PM, andy pugh wrote: > On 21 July 2012 23:04, Jeshua Lacock wrote: > >> At 5cm/rev that is 547 IPM. I think I could happily live with that. > > That's a very high-lead ballscrew. I haven't seen any balls crews with > a pitch twice the

Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Ballscrew Support?

2012-07-21 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Jul 21, 2012, at 9:50 AM, Jon Elson wrote: > Jeshua Lacock wrote: >> >> It looks like over a 10 foot span I have about 24mm (0.96 inches) of sag in >> the middle. >> > 10 foot span? 25 mm diameter? Oh, my, that sounds WAY past the safe range. > See h

Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Ballscrew Support?

2012-07-20 Thread Jeshua Lacock
at yo mean by preload/stretch though. Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all th

Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Ballscrew Support?

2012-07-20 Thread Jeshua Lacock
rse case scenario? I imagine most systems have a little flex in their horizontal ballscrews, but I wonder how much is acceptable, and what the consequences of having more flex than what would be acceptable be. Thanks again, Jeshua La

Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Ballscrew Support?

2012-07-20 Thread Jeshua Lacock
trike me as spinning at high speed. Besides, wouldn't the gyroscopic force help stabilized oscillations? Thanks, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171

Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Ballscrew Support?

2012-07-20 Thread Jeshua Lacock
Best, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscap

Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Ballscrew Support?

2012-07-20 Thread Jeshua Lacock
formance of string in > compression to advantage. Hi Andy, OK; I am afraid you guys totally lost me! Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 -- Li

Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Ballscrew Support?

2012-07-20 Thread Jeshua Lacock
was achieved. Do you know if this is done in practice by any large machines? Best, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclu

Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Ballscrew Support?

2012-07-20 Thread Jeshua Lacock
clear from those images. Thanks, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today'

Re: [Emc-users] [Off] Ballscrew Support?

2012-07-20 Thread Jeshua Lacock
l. My thoughts too. Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's secu

[Emc-users] [Off] Ballscrew Support?

2012-07-20 Thread Jeshua Lacock
. Is this much of a concern? Does anyone know of a trick to put some kind of support in the middle of the span? I can't think of any practical way. Thanks! Best, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 2

Re: [Emc-users] Status of Linux-emc and 3d printing?

2012-06-29 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Jun 29, 2012, at 8:03 AM, Ed Nisley wrote: > On Fri, 2012-06-29 at 00:59 -0600, Jeshua Lacock wrote: >> Ultimaker is currently the fastest >> (possibly highest quality too) hobby plastic extruder > > The Bowden extruder notion seems to have more trouble with ooze: half

Re: [Emc-users] Status of Linux-emc and 3d printing?

2012-06-29 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Jun 29, 2012, at 12:59 AM, Jeshua Lacock wrote: > Here it is printing at 300 mm/s: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5SoEdRzKlA Actually that video isn't as nearly as impressive as this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtL922rb0_E Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/E

Re: [Emc-users] Status of Linux-emc and 3d printing?

2012-06-29 Thread Jeshua Lacock
ors). I wonder how much faster one could be with servos instead of stepper motors. Also, the Ultimaker has considerably higher resolution. If I were to buy a standalone unit (and I am seriously tempted) I think I would go with the Ultimaker (larger print volume too). Best, Jeshua L

[Emc-users] XY Scanner Galvos

2012-06-26 Thread Jeshua Lacock
least 1m square) the servo would have to be geared down quite a bit - maybe around 100:1. Any insight into this topic would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.46

Re: [Emc-users] OT: 3D Printer Mods?

2012-06-26 Thread Jeshua Lacock
able. ;) Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's secur

Re: [Emc-users] OT: 3D Printer Mods?

2012-06-26 Thread Jeshua Lacock
printed jawbone: http://www.technologyreview.com/view/426844/a-3-d-printed-jawbone/ Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusi

Re: [Emc-users] CO2 Laser Control

2012-06-21 Thread Jeshua Lacock
defocussing and >> corkscrew holes! (try thick rubber). Air assist solves this, if >> there's enough slot kerf to get deep airflow. >> >> 3/4" can be done, but it's a trial for a machine builder and operator >> to set it up right. Cut speed in birch ply

Re: [Emc-users] CO2 Laser Control

2012-06-21 Thread Jeshua Lacock
ch)... And for sintering that I envision, the current layer will always be the same distance from the laser head, so the spot size and power should be consistent. Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com>

Re: [Emc-users] CO2 Laser Control

2012-06-21 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Jun 20, 2012, at 1:40 AM, Viesturs Lācis wrote: > 2012/6/20 Jeshua Lacock : >> >> My thought was to change the focal point as material is cut. I understand >> that these lasers have a very narrow depth of field when focused sharp >> enough to cut metal (or even w

Re: [Emc-users] SCARA robot arm 3D printer

2012-06-20 Thread Jeshua Lacock
bot extruder controller for now then! P.S. I love the happy face on your machine!! Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 -- Live Security Virtual Co

Re: [Emc-users] SCARA robot arm 3D printer

2012-06-20 Thread Jeshua Lacock
rinting linear slides is more tricky. Wow, that is a really great idea! Pretty much the only thing you couldn't print is the steppers (and electrical components) - but those things are cheap! Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http:/

Re: [Emc-users] CO2 Laser Control

2012-06-20 Thread Jeshua Lacock
On Jun 20, 2012, at 1:01 AM, Viesturs Lācis wrote: > 2012/6/20 Jeshua Lacock : >> >> It states that those power supplies can be controlled from a TTL PWM, so I >> assume that it will be easy to control from a standard parallel port with >> HAL and LinuxCNC. Is tha

[Emc-users] CO2 Laser Control

2012-06-19 Thread Jeshua Lacock
u might have. Thanks! Cheers, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today

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