More or less, but you'll probably want to use your existing bootloader rather than using the one referenced in those instructions. You just need to adjust your...
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Art Eckstein
axtein
Apr 10, 2012 5:57 pm
Alan, I don't see why not as the install OS on that cd is Linus and uses gpartd to rearrange the partition. Worth a try as I would think that if it couldn't,...
21109
dieseltje1
Apr 10, 2012 6:32 pm
Hello, This is my first post ,I'm following this group because I'm rebuilding a mini lathe to CNC. Just a idea!!!?? You could also simply format a USB stick to...
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Alan
km6vv
Apr 10, 2012 7:07 pm
Thanks Art, David, I'll give it a try! Alan KM6VV...
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turbocnc@yahoogroups....
Apr 10, 2012 7:16 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the turbocnc group. File : /DriveKey.zip ...
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Paul Galarneau
pgsoft51
Apr 10, 2012 7:20 pm
I just uploaded a zip file called drivekey.zip. You have everything in there to create a USB Bootable with Win98. WARNING, THIS WILL ERASE EVERYTHING ON...
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James Newton
jamesmichael...
Apr 11, 2012 5:49 pm
Interesting! Does that include TurboCNC and if not, how do you get it on there if you are booting from the USB? Can you read files off the hard drive after...
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Art Eckstein
axtein
Apr 11, 2012 6:08 pm
I haven't tried it yet, but it would seem that after making the thumbdrive bootable, you could then put TCNC files as needed on it. Maybe even modify the...
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Paul Galarneau
pgsoft51
Apr 11, 2012 6:12 pm
You can read files from your hard drive only if the file system is FAT (DOS). XP, Vista and Win 7 are "normally" NTFS. You can copy your TurboCNC files...
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Paul Galarneau
pgsoft51
Apr 11, 2012 6:23 pm
One thing I didn't mention, you will also be able to see your floppy drive(s). TurboCNC does fit on a floppy. You will not need the documentation, you...
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Tony Smith
dropcat2001
Apr 20, 2012 6:08 pm
... Cheap shots indeed. Tony From: Dave [mailto:DC9@...] Sent: Saturday, 21 April 2012 3:59 AM To: Tony Smith Subject: Re: [DIY-CNC] Re: [DIY-CNCHi...
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gary
rmgt_gcm
Apr 28, 2012 12:40 pm
I am trying to CNC a clock face where the digits are a times new roman font. The face was drawn up as a DXF and the text exploded into polylines when saved. ...
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gary
rmgt_gcm
Apr 28, 2012 12:41 pm
Unfortunately (at least for me) it DOES work - which means if your arcs are generated programmatically you can end up with large circles being cut when you...
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km6vv
Apr 28, 2012 7:32 pm
You might try increasing the resolution of your CAD output. This way, very small moves won't have the same or very nearly the same coordinates. It's a tough...
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gary
rmgt_gcm
Apr 29, 2012 3:50 am
Thanks, alas the full circle feature is NOT being invoked due to the start and en points being the same but because the distance between them is less than a...
21122
pgsoft51
May 1, 2012 8:31 pm
Hi, I am "cutting" PCB with a desktop CNC. Is there a method to reajust Z axis after the drill bit change. The gcode raise Z axis high enough to change the...
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Art Eckstein
axtein
May 1, 2012 8:47 pm
I use a "touch pad" and have a routine built in to do a probe on the pad, G92 Z0 and then lift it back up to clear everything and proceed. The touchpad is in a...
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Teguh Soetikno
innovdesign2003
May 2, 2012 2:08 pm
hi Paul, what I did after changing any cutter, I turned off the driver, and manually lowers Z axis until drill point touches pcb, then (with driver still...
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Paul Galarneau
pgsoft51
May 2, 2012 2:15 pm
Hi Teguh and Art,  Thanks for the replies. Very nice of you two. You both answered my question. Thanks again.  Paul :-) :-) From: Teguh Soetikno...
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David Forsyth
nospamdaf
May 3, 2012 7:07 pm
... isn't this what tool offsets are for? M06 T1 ; stops and changes to tool 1 you set up offsets for each tool (drill length) and the Gcode selects them as it...
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Art Eckstein
axtein
May 3, 2012 7:21 pm
You are absolutely correct IF you can be certain the tool will be inserted at exactly the same position each time. BUT if your dealing with a collet or a drill...
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Paul
pgsoft51
May 3, 2012 10:20 pm
Hi all, Yes, you are right Art, it is a desktop CNC and the spindle uses a collet chuck, 1 mm to 7mm. This is why I asked the question. I am new to CNC and ...
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ymasquel
May 3, 2012 10:20 pm
Hello, Why don't you use probing with G31 and two wires (first on contact with the copper and the other on contact with the cutter) ? I use this method for...
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Jerry Jankura
toolznglue
May 4, 2012 12:57 am
You might want to consider using a collar that you can push up against the collet or chuck. That way, the tool's "Z" position can be fixed before you actually...
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David Forsyth
nospamdaf
May 5, 2012 8:32 am
... Thanks Jerry, that is exactly what I wanted to propose. But then, I have a lathe with which to make stuff like that so to me it is a bit obvious. Having...
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roger jonsson
fiolragge
May 8, 2012 8:19 pm
Hi, I am now using TurboCNC to control a laser engraver. What puzzles me is that G00 Rapid positioning is not moving as fast as it could (it is limited to...
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David Knaack
davek4096
May 8, 2012 8:22 pm
Have you already looked in the list archive for issues related to this? I'm not sure, but I think I remember this coming up before. Not sure if there was a...
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roger jonsson
fiolragge
May 8, 2012 9:29 pm
I searched again and found a message from 2007 that says it is a known problem in metric mode. A workaround was suggested, to recalculate and work in imperial...
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David Knaack
davek4096
May 8, 2012 9:41 pm
That's the one! Has anyone looked into what it would take to patch that? I'd consider it if it isn't too involved. DOK ... [Non-text portions of this message...
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patchw@...
patchw...
May 9, 2012 2:18 pm
starting from scratch with this kit and need help. Is there anyone in Wiltshire with the same set up who could give me a hand? hope so Patch...
