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Thanks Gerald and Justin. This is a relief cut, there's a 3d flower behind the text. The only way the stock ArtCAM Express product can do this...
Thanks Mark, havin' more fun than should be legal :p Here's a snap of the latest cut, finally smoothing out the bumps... [IMG] This is the...
Super! BTW I hadn't tried using a grayscale to do a relief cut in ArtCAM Express, but since you asked the question I just tried it. Seems to...
Thanks Gerald, all good. Yes I've used a few of the rlf files that came with ArtCAM Express. The photo above is text hovering over one of those...
I learned something about Mach 3 this morning that made a *HUGE* difference in cut accuracy. In a nutshell: There's a feature in Mach 3 called...
I'm sure there's a little, but it's not visible. They're far stronger than the wheels, so in that respect they're not the weakest link.
Build is done for now, here's a snap: [IMG] Here's a few photos of ArtCAM Express, and the resultant test part. I'm playing around with raised...
Good advice, ordered the brushes just now. Shipping is almost as much as the brushes:confused: Almost done with this round of changes -- just...
Interesting idea on the 2nd relay. In fact the way I made the relay box for the spindle motor, I have additional AC outlets and a 2nd pair of...
After several runs with the new spindle control, I LOVE IT! Also with the software debounce no more unwanted e-stops. Now on to the other aspects...
Thanks Gerald. This project is causing other projects, such as making a nichrome wire plastic bender. I also added (inspired by YOUR machine) a...
Hey Gerald -- that's brilliant! I had already bought the 2010 screenset but hadn't yet used much of its automation. I will definitely go for...
No problem Serge, and thanks for noticing. Gerald -- As you suggest, I'm interested in Mach3 automations, one being auto-zero for tool height....
Hi guys. As this discussion moves increasingly off-subject (Frog-related) perhaps you would consider starting a different thread. TIA--Neil
I have had VERY good experience with the TB6560 4-axis boards available commonly on eBay. Here's an example:...
Yes please do!
Been reading about Hytech2k's build, decided to attempt to stiffen my existing gantry rail by adding slender steel plates front and back,...
VERY nice machine, I've learned a lot from your design process! I'm curious, what are the bits that you use. They look like Amana tapered ball...
Hey Robert, I'm interested to see how this build goes, I hope you post pictures as you progress. How large a unit are you building? Also,...
Speaking of anodizing... I use Krylon. Cheap, easy, fast. My favorite is "semi-flat black", only available as an industrial paint, but IMO the...
