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There is a method called double belting where you mount a belt inside the slot. This belt meshes with the regular drive belt. What this does is...
Now there is a huge difference between a DC spindle and an AC spindle. DC: requires more maintenance as it relies on brushes to transfer current...
I found another area for improvement. The Sketchup pictures aren't the final model, but it works as a comparison between new and old. The old...
You get zero benefit from a 2.2kW. Larger tools are pointless if you can't use them, plus it gets much more expensive as you go up in size. Even...
A lot of what you hear is resonance. The aluminum is acting as an amplifier for the steppers.
Just get it running with what you have. If it needs more, get more, but you don't know what it actually needs without giving it something to need...
Also make sure you're anti-backlash nuts are properly adjusted.
I thought about it, but wasn't planning on using one. Any decent quality power supply has filters built in. The only time I've really seen EMI...
Beefy like a Tamohawk Ribeye! I don't know if I missed it, but what belt are you using?
To be honest, I'm not picking up on what you are asking, but I did make a file with parts that may be of use to you. I don't trust most parts in...
I'm opting for new sockets that will let me use right angle power cords. They also have full size terminals that I would have to wire instead of...
Which head set did you go with? I can upload the skp model of the one I have if it saves a little design time.
The only connections I don't have on here are the USB/serial/ethernet wires for communication between the controller and the interface. I added...
I ran out of time, but here is what I have so far. I had the brilliant idea to use the onboard 12V to trigger the main system 25A SSR. The...
Slowly getting a full idea. There is still quite a few connections to make. I also have to add the water protection switch.
Orange/Amber and Red operate at 1.8-2.6V. Every other color operates a 3.0-3.2V. These are just hooked up to 12V, which are perfect for the four...
I got 566oz for my mill so the 269oz were hand me downs. :D One is also being used on Z. I do have one concern though: power. From the start,...
I'm using 8mm powered by a 269oz Nema 23 with a 1:2 reduction. I haven't exactly out it to the test yet though.
As long as everything stays dry, you have absolutely nothing to worry. Just build and have fun. I ran my Sphinx under flood for most of its...
This caught me off guard. Among the pile of parts I have waiting were the front panel illuminated rocker switches. I honestly didn't look into...
