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For the steppers, I ended up going with EBay. Almost hit the go button on an order from SteppersOnline, but the shipping killed it. In a couple of...
So I've been waiting on parts to arrive...and playing with software as well. My deal with myself is that I have to solve all the problems with...
Good catch Michael. That controller box is beautiful. Using the Alamode solves a bunch of problems too... Like the RPi's lack of a real-time...
No problem Michael. Ya, the most demanding thing the Raspberry Pi will be doing is handling the camera. The JSON Serial Port Server shouldn't take...
I whole-heartedly agree, but the same can be said for conventionally-licensed projects. The number of conventionally-licensed projects that die in...
Good catch on ChiliPeppr, Michael. This reminds me of Octoprint, but it looks more inclusive. Amazing. Thanks for pointing it out. On Autodesk...
I'm in Stettler, Alberta. You?
No problem. Go ahead and use it. We're all in this together.
Remember that I'm using external drivers. Sure, if you're using a GShield, you have no worries. The need for the resistor came from the EBay page...
Thanks for the input Gray. Even as green as I am when it comes to electronics, Amperage isn't something I'd ignore. Haven't bought my stepper...
Rural published a new build: Mechanically, just a vanilla OX build. From a software perspective, the focus is on useable open source software...
Funny how cost can trump plans for the "right" solution. 36V power supplies seems to be an odd duck, and are therefore more expensive than a...
And there you go. Problem solved and I learned something. I thought the same thing about using external drivers. But it doesn't seem that bad to...
Regarding your issues with the reliability of the NEMA 23 motors: What are the specs on your NEMA 23 motors? It may be that the gShield can't...
So I'm looking to order my drivers and power supply today and am trying to answer the last few questions on my list before hitting EBay. The...
Thanks Rob and SJD. So I'll need a power supply appropriate for the steppers. I may be able to use the same power supply for the spindle (which...
Getting ready to build an OX and trying to figure out the requirements for power supplies. I have some competency with electronics (mostly sensor...
Another update: I had a look at FreeCAD, a program I've tried (and discarded) in the past. It is open source and multi-platform (Windows, OS X,...
GRBL, some beefy drivers, and a Pi is exactly what I've got on the slate for myself. If you find some decent drivers, shout about it here. I...
Zootalaws, Our situations are similar (3D printing, computer experience, plethora of used hardware at hand, Arduinos and Raspberry Pis, etc),...
