Hi Nick, did you get the HobbyCNC kit that included the diode bridge and the big blue electrolytic capacitor? If you did all you really need to find is a...
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forumtvm
May 2, 2003 4:23 am
Hi, Did my homework, searched the archives, didn't find this issue addressed. Also put full details of query on subject line so that those very busy can choose...
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rotarysmp
May 2, 2003 7:43 am
The www.dakeng.com site still works for me. The current official release is V3.1A, however in the files section of this group is V3.24 which is a limited...
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forumtvm
May 2, 2003 8:07 am
Thanks for the info. for v3.1A, v3.24 But... is G91 modal or non-modal in TurboCNC, any version? I just tried with V3.0g again a second ago: G91 G01 X1 F20...
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castinggrain
jgdees
May 2, 2003 8:47 am
Hi Peter, G91 is Modal. I am almost certain in all versions. The problem with your example and the reason your G91 is not working is because you have 2 G words...
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dreamforge
cnchobbyuk
May 2, 2003 9:44 am
Hi Paul, no the kit i got was just the board and board components, i need the transformer, diode and capacitor, 30v smoothed power supply really. You are right...
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Steve Blackmore
stevepilotltd
May 2, 2003 9:49 am
... Try downloading the latest version and only use one G word per line. -- Steve Blackmore...
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forumtvm
May 2, 2003 10:18 am
Thanks Jerry, Steve Just noticed that there is a pdf file in the unzipped/turbocnc folder. Printed it out. Wow! So many pages. Will take the time to read....
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Shorty Leatherwood
shortyleathe...
May 2, 2003 2:45 pm
Hello all, I was wondering if while you are running in an automatic mode can you stop the file you are running then start back where you are, Or better yet if...
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W. P. McGown
billm37
May 2, 2003 10:31 pm
I would like to make a circle (2" dia.) with a 'v' shaped mill bit (1/4") that would begin on the surface and get deeper as the cut progressed. Then after 90...
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Carol & Jerry Jankura
jerryjankura
May 3, 2003 1:24 am
Hi, Bill: Use G72/G73. G2/3 do not allow Z movement; G72/73 do. Use several blocks of code - The first would start at Z=0 and go to Z=depth X & Y would be set...
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lum_l
May 3, 2003 1:46 am
Hi all, I am using ace converter to generate g code. It seems like ace will not generate g code for ovals. Is there another way to generate the code for an...
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Carol & Jerry Jankura
jerryjankura
May 3, 2003 1:08 pm
Hi, Les: You might want to try breaking your line into several small linear segments and generate the G-Code for each of these segments. I could be wrong, but...
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Carol & Jerry Jankura
jerryjankura
May 3, 2003 1:08 pm
... Well, I've got a Sherline mill that I've added CNC to. It's using the Camtronics bipolar driver board, which I put together as a kit. I'd like to buy the...
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W. P. McGown
billm37
May 3, 2003 1:51 pm
Thanks, Jerry. Here is what gave me the idea that it was possible: G02 [Xd.d] [Yd.d] [Zd.d] [Id.d] [Jd.d] [Kd.d] [Fd.d] CW 2D circular move, modal which was...
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Belli Button
iambelli2
May 3, 2003 3:42 pm
I trick to try is to change the steps/inch for x and y axis. This will cut the oval but needs some thinking. Greg ... From: "Carol & Jerry Jankura"...
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Statman Designs, LLC
danstatman
May 3, 2003 3:52 pm
Les, For anything that you have a well defined (and easily determined) mathematical function for the curve you want, you can always generate a series of...
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forumtvm
May 3, 2003 10:19 pm
... Mind giving us an idea of how much these items cost? ... maybe ... perusing ... bearings with ... design, but ... itself. ... I ... specifies. I ... that...
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Dave Rigotti
darigotti
May 3, 2003 10:54 pm
Peter, et al...... We've run our Dremel Tool for several hours non-stop without trouble. As far as thrust bearings? C'mon they aren't needed. There just...
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Dave Kowalczyk
dkowalcz2000
May 3, 2003 11:00 pm
Bill: The EIA standard (RS274D) specs G72/73 for helical interpolation, and G02/03 for 2D circular. Over the years the codes used by different manufacturers...
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Carol & Jerry Jankura
jerryjankura
May 3, 2003 11:47 pm
Hi, Bill: There are three GCodes that specify the active plane . I believe that they're G16/17/18. The first sets the XY plane as the active plane (this is ...
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Carol & Jerry Jankura
jerryjankura
May 3, 2003 11:47 pm
Hi, Dave: Remember folks...ITS A HOBBY MACHINE! Not intended for continuous 16 hour duty over 2 shifts! Ground shafts for the Z axis travel being straighter?...
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forumtvm
May 4, 2003 12:05 am
Hi Dave, Thanks for the clarification. Good to have you comments on our comments. Sometimes we have to keep ourself in check, applying metal working standards...
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cnchomeman
May 4, 2003 12:47 am
I explode the oval then convert. Or, if the oval is a polyline, save the DXF file as version 12 (autocad) then convert it in Ace. It will end up a whack of...
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Dave Rigotti
darigotti
May 4, 2003 1:17 am
Peter, Try a Dremel tool...you'll be surprised how well these things work IF not held in your hand! Regards, Dave Rigotti Hobby CNC ... From: forumtvm To:...
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Dave Mucha
dave_mucha
May 4, 2003 1:54 am
If you want some spreadsheet help, let me know. I do all my manual stuff in Excel and it can be really easy with some few tips. I creaded a dozen columns then...
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Dave Mucha
dave_mucha
May 4, 2003 2:05 am
One mod I always suggest is that when you layout your design, overlay it with ball screws and linear bearings. if you build for a 1/4-20 leadscrew but might...
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Dave Mucha
dave_mucha
May 4, 2003 2:20 am
Hi all, I knwo this is off topic, but I thought I'd mention it anyway. I got a HF $20.00 trim router with the idea that is would be a good starting point and...
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motorworksnf
May 4, 2003 9:42 pm
Hi Just wondering if this is a good book for someone starting out in CNC? The CNC Workshop: A Multimedia Introduction to Computer Numerical Control. thanks e...
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Raymond Heckert
samnjanet
May 4, 2003 11:54 pm
...going out on a limb here, assuming that you mean ellipse, and not oval. If your software does not support the ellipse function, and you can't achieve it...
