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Re: Craven Stretch Build

 by Tommy LeRoy ¦  Wed Oct 26, 2011 3:11 pm ¦  Forum: Machines & Setup ¦  Topic: Craven Stretch Build ¦  Replies: 25 ¦  Views: 56043

I did the Shellac as well, It should keep moisture out pretty well, I only did two coats but that should be sufficient for my purposes. be careful near any of the shaft pockets as It will make them tighter. I had to carefully sand the pockets out until the rods fit right. What profile is the extrude...

Re: Strange happenings

 by Tommy LeRoy ¦  Wed Oct 26, 2011 3:02 pm ¦  Forum: Kickstarter CNC ¦  Topic: Strange happenings (Updated Mach3 Settings) ¦  Replies: 21 ¦  Views: 50441

Is there a way for me to test this or set it up correctly? Or will I have to send it to you?

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Strange happenings (Updated Mach3 Settings)

 by Tommy LeRoy ¦  Wed Oct 26, 2011 1:40 pm ¦  Forum: Kickstarter CNC ¦  Topic: Strange happenings (Updated Mach3 Settings) ¦  Replies: 21 ¦  Views: 50441

Ok, I'm running into what now seen to be quirks, The first issue was with the Z-Axis motor, It will stall out after one revolution in the continuous jog mode because it seems to be running too fast, the other Axis do fine. It also makes a hissing noise that the other motors do not. I was also runnin...

Setting up Mach3

 by Tommy LeRoy ¦  Sat Oct 22, 2011 11:43 pm ¦  Forum: CNC Software ¦  Topic: Setting up Mach3 ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 17567

I'm hoping to get some input here on the pinouts to expect on the Kickstarter box. I'm going through the Mach3 manual now and I'm at the point where I need to set the motor outputs and input signals. It looks like I have to find a way to bypass the Emergency stop for now to try and configure everyth...

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