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Gerber 404 Retrofit

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Kenneth Martin, Apr 6, 2024.

Gerber 404 Retrofit

Gerber 404 Retrofit

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Kenneth Martin, Apr 6, 2024.

Not sure if the Blackbox X32 is the right option here, just looking for guidance.

Gerber 404 Retrofit
  1. Kenneth Martin

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    Kenneth Martin published a new build:

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    #1 Kenneth Martin, Apr 6, 2024
  2. Mark Carew

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    Good luck with the retro fit @Kenneth Martin nice to see you bringing life back to these machines!
     
    #2 Mark Carew, Apr 6, 2024
  3. Kenneth Martin

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    Mark, in your opinion, is the BB-X32 a good fit for this machine? I saw the one build with the Laguna 4x4, which would be a similar build, but never got a response from the author. FYI, I do like the BB-X32 and it was a very good choice to get my Onefinity back running.
     
    #3 Kenneth Martin, Apr 7, 2024
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    "I will be using Nema 23 motors"
    I see no reason why it would not work for your retro fit. The HT Nema 23 have plenty of power and on a screw driven machine its unstoppable.
     
    #4 Mark Carew, Apr 8, 2024
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    I am gonna go this rout for the 1st one and see how I like it. At the same time start to put together a closed loop system for the second machine. The second machine has some issues with the X lead screw. I may also look into a ball screw installation vs another lead screw and anti-backlash nut. I am also exploring a rotating nut as an upgrade.
     
    #5 Kenneth Martin, Apr 21, 2024
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    These are the switches currently on the machines ( Aleph PS-7711) . On at both ends of each axis. Can these be used with the BB X32?
     
    #6 Kenneth Martin, Apr 21, 2024
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    Never been tested so cannot confirm.
     
    #7 Peter Van Der Walt, Apr 22, 2024
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    I've done a retrofit on the same machine and decided to go for Nema 34 motors since in my opinion the machine could use the extra power. Nema 34 was really easy to fit.
     
    #8 EveryDayANewIdea, Apr 12, 2025
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