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Yeah all of that and more !! :) I secure my wood with screws and i've hit a couple over the years, makes me cringe when I hear that sound.. Gerald
I see your using a Ramps board to run the machine with a DAC and Picengrave software. I assume your going to try the laser version of Marlin to...
Yeah like Rick said, alot of the bits can be used on other materials as well. I have used the CMT 60 degree orange bit and the tapered ball nose...
These are some of the bits and suppliers I use.... Never had an issue with 2 or 4 flute bits, they will leave a cleaner cut than a "O" flute bit...
Glad to hear everything went together well and your up and running !!! You should be fine with the M5 stuff, every 6 inches should keep it nice...
I am going to add a small Nema 17 stepper on my laser slide just so i can do engravings on 3D carvings and keep the laser in focus. Like this:...
You published this build at a perfect time for me, I just received my laser and driver from Jtechphotonics. I was going to add it to my small...
Yes the website has been put on the back burner for a bit.... Sorry about that... Gerald
Sorry about the website being down, I have shut it down until I complete some upgrades to my existing sign business. I am not sharing my files at...
I would like to put together some tutorial videos at some point, just trying to find the time. If your speaking of the Vcarve Pro software, yes...
No issues to speak of, in fact my Joe's Evo 5 x 9' machine uses 5010 for the Y rails without any troubles... I see quite a few people "bond"...
No problem at all !! Gerald
Thanks for the compliments !! I looked into rack from CNCRP and Fineline Automation, the problem with those racks is the height, there isn't...
The non insulated wire can be used for the shield ground, it's not connected to the motor. It's grounded on the Gecko 540 side.... Not sure if the...
Depends on the motors your using, I buy mine from them so the DB9 connectors are already installed on the motors, so it's more of a plug and play...
You could or just buy the cables already made from someone like cncrouterparts.com .. The upside to the premade cable is the resistor is molded...
I used 18/4 shielded security wire for mine, I know it's not the "recommended" wire but it has work fine on my large machine for over 2 years now....
[IMG] I'm using the one built into the BOB, the black and red wires top center goto the relay on the BOB the 2 open connections to the right are...
GMT Air Cooled CNC Spindle 0.8 kW 220 V R Features & Specs: Dimensions: OD: 65mm (2.559") L: 300mm (12") Power: 0.8 kW (1 HP) Voltage: 220V 3...
