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If you want to use Mach 3, your best bet is to get something like the 'Ethernet Smoothstepper' board. This lets you use a standard ethernet jack...
There are multiple things that could be going wrong here. First, verify that when you cut square you are actually cutting square. If not, then...
I would say that the homing cycle is a super-useful upgrade (and cheap as well). Just get a few micro switches and you are good to go. However,...
For (1), I'd just make a pair of easy-swap feet with different springs (one stronger and one weaker). I really like the idea of captive PTFE...
You are correct that new plates (plus possibly other modifications) would be required for 12mm lead screws. I'd leave that for a potential future...
I can't speak to using servo motors (they are out of my price range as well). But I can talk a bit about how to cut out small pieces consistently...
I would use Rack and Pinion here. It is plenty accurate enough for almost any purpose, especially with a belt reduction. Not only would ballscrews...
Homing switches are worth their weight in gold. I would never consider a new build without them. For me, they easily shave off 15 minutes of...
If it helps, I've been on both ends of things like refunds with payment providers. The bad news is that it almost always takes a few days for a...
pauljones, my advice at this point is to not panic. You've got a bunch of parts on order and you will very likely be able to figure out how to get...
The other modification you should strongly consider is adding 'bellows' to both X and Y axes. These are folding accordion covers that stretch and...
I'd be hesitant to approach this project myself, let alone with students. The pressures involved in water jet cutting are enormous. However,...
When this kind of thing has happened to me, there have been two causes: (1) Sometimes this happens as a result of ramps that I set up. On most...
I've recently been reading about silencers/mufflers for dust collection. Apparently people have made DIY versions or just used a length of...
I use Cut2D with GRBL controllers and it works like a charm so I'm sure that every other Vectric software will work as well. Just select GRBL as...
My current CNC build is a frankenstein monster with mostly Openbuilds parts, a CNC Router Parts rack and pinion drive, and an Inventables spindle...
I just used standard jumpers to connect to the pins on the board. Something like this: Pololu - Premium Jumper Wire 50-Piece Rainbow Assortment...
Also, to be clear, when you go to save your toolpath, you will want to select the 'Grbl' post-processor. I do everything in millimeters so that is...
I use Vectric Cut2D and an xPro without any problems. The output format should be the gcode you generate with your toolpaths. Save that and then...
If I were in your shoes, I'd not feel any qualms about posting it here. One of the downsides of many maker communities is the focus on building...
