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fusion 360 can do text on any path - 360 does take time to learn but you can get some really complex shapes Fusion 360 is free for hobby use...
check the port settings in device manager, its been a while since I used a lpt port, disconnect the steppers from the controller and check the...
The whip at 1m is boarder line with a 8mm lead screw and anti backlash nut let alone 1.5m what will require a bigger screw and in turn a bigger...
have a look in the builds section on here
no, the travel is set by the lowest point of the z axis in standard form this is 1.25" off the build surface if you move the z axis up you will...
1.25" is the max depth due to the height of the x axis and the thickness of the build plate with a few tweaks you can get 2" the only issue is the...
depending on size go up to 1/4 router bits your get a bit designed for cutting timber, ply is a bit hit and miss quality wise it pays to shop...
Just to add the issue is not with the end plate but the clearance of the stepper at the back to gain the more travel
iirc the above plate is the v2 (that what I run on the double Y setup) The C-Beam Comes with the universal build plate on the Y [IMG]
@R_B A. Anti backlash nuts works wonders B. Imho not a issue as long as the machine is built tight, square and file the tabs of the cast...
look for 3.175mm end mills, and/or ball end mills
you can get DRV8825 for $5-6 (£4) each, the 8825 comes with the heat sinks, The steppers have a current ratting but rarely do you have both coils...
all you needed was the larger dia spacers so they don't drop into the recesses of the nut block, my posts about this have been moderated/deleted...
do not use grbl panel with the xpro as it can cause issues with the firmware you can use and software you like as long as it conforms to the g...
6mm shank, end mills are cheap and plentiful (0.5 - 6mm) if you want finer bits you have to drop down to 1/8 (3.175mm) collet endmills, engraving...
use sketch up to open the files and export them in a format 360 likes
Arduino boards are easy to setup with standalone drivers the uno/mega just puts out a 3.3 or 5v logic its just a case of wiring pololu do...
ramps is overly complex for a router tbh its the wrong device for the job, xpro runs off atx psu out the box and runs grbl -I foresee headaches...
there are no pictures displayed !! you either have them set to private ov you need to upload them to photobucket to share them ah there is a...
@lidders Its not a ER I was thinking of my manual Mill Its called a collet cone I can't seem to find the one I got on ebay anymore you can get a...
