that great Giarc thanks again but as i think any machine should have its max limits for feed

 

Hi! I'm new to all this, and I have built a Lead 1515 using parts I already had and purchasing the ones I didn't. I have a question regarding the posibility of working on a full half sheet of plywood. How could I do that if the working area on the X axis is only 1170mm and the sheet of plywood is 1220mm? How could I use for example the xyz probe plus with this?. Thank you so much. Im currently wiring all, I will use a blackbox of course. Thanks!

 

hi

i`m facing problem with Interface touch box its restarting several times while the router is running
i read tht is the wiring should be mounted and secured and i double checked every wire, every thing is connected and secured
by the way i was using the machine over than 1 month with no issues
if any one know the solution for this issue please advise
thanks

 

hello Peter i will try
thanks for your help

 

Wouldn't you also need wiring extensions since so many components are on that gantry?

 

I guess my wires were not the correct length then, I didn't measure when I installed to ensure they were correct lengths...lol. some of mine had extra bundle but everything on that gantry for the high z mod would need extra wire. Guess I will look at then when I decide to order parts for high z. Thanks.

 

I'm looking to start my table build for my Lead 1515 before I can build the machine itself. Those who have built the 1515, could you tell me what the over-all dimensions are, including the stand outs of the motors. I am building a roll-top table like the Fisher's Shop Mobile Assembly table found on Youtube. But, I need to make it larger to accommodate the Lead 1515. And I need the entire machine to fit inside the side walls so that it can flip properly. And yes. I know its going to be heavy.

 

I went to the file and document tab. One document is for the High Z mod and the second one won't open for me. Do you have a link to the CAD document you are referring to? I even searched the grabcad files and nothing came up.

Thanks

 

I HAD PURCHASED SPAM LEADSCREW 1515 AND COMPLETED MECHENICAL BUILT. AFTER CONNECTING THE MOTORES OF X Y AND Z THROUGH STB5100 AND TB6600-4A I RUN THE DRUFEL. IT GOT CONNECTED. WHIL I MADE THE X Y AND Z AXIS MOVED SEPERATELY ONE AXIS AT A TIME IT MADE VERY LOUD SCREECHING NOISE. IT FELT THAT METAL IS BEING RUBBING ON METAL. I CHECKED THE WHEELS THEY WERE NOT OVERTIGHT. I CHECKED THE LEADSCREW ITS TENSION FELT MODERATE. I DID NOT USED ANY LUBRICANT ON acme NUT BLOCK YET. CAN YOU SUGGEST WHAT TO CHECK AND HOW TO REDUCE NOISE OF ALL AXISES.

 

THANKS FOR QUICK REPLY AND SUGESTIONS

 

Hi All,

Does anyone know the maximum recommended spindle weight and size for it open bills 1515 lead machine?

 

Thanks for the quick response I ordered my openbuilds kit with the Dewalt router but I am very tempted to use my old 1.5kw spindle that I had on a previous machine The 1.5kw spindle weighs 15 pounds.

 

ok, last question for the week.

My 1515 Kit was short a bunch of Precision Shims. I called my local nut and bolts store and they have M5 washers in stock at 10mm but they said the thickness can range from 1 to 1.5 mm.
are these acceptable, or should I just wait the 5 days from openbuilds to ship me precision shims?

 

The washers will probably have been stamped, and most likely will not be flat - wait for the right thing.
Alex.

 

In the parts list is says 8 motor mount plates are needed. I only see 6 used in the video as the z axis uses end mount plates. Also, do you thing the x and y axis can use the end mount plates rather than the motor mount plates on the side without the motor?

 

Hello,
I read threw this post and didn't see this issue come up.
I have built the Lead 1515 and during testing, while jogging the axis' around, the X-axis would not move more than about a quarter of an inch before it stopped. It seamed to just jam up. And although the motor kept humming as though it was engaged, it stopped spinning. But, did not click like it would if it skipped a step. Hope that makes sense.
Three potential issues issues I can think of:
1) During the build, I did have a problem with the Z-gantry while attempting to set tension of the wheels on the X-beam. One set of the wheels just didn't seem to want to tighten up when adjusting the eccentric spacer. Almost as though I had a bad eccentric spacer. I decided to keep going with the build since my main purpose at the time was to get the over-all outside dimensions in order to design my flip-top table. Figuring I could fix it later.
2) Also when installing the X-axis lead screw it got super tight while threading it through the two nut blocks.
3) The two Z- risers were about 3/8" out of plum due to the needed over hang of the two C-beams. This issue was an easy fix and is done.

I just wanted to throw this out to you all, before tearing it apart to see if there might be an easy fix I'm not thinking of.

Thanks in advance.

 

It didn't make a high pitched wine. And yes, I loaded your 1515 settings. Maybe I'll try to reload those setting just in case I changes something without realizing it. I'll double check the wiring just to confirm. That always a possibility. But, I was careful not to cross. I did have to trim all wires back a touch because, as an electrician, it made my OCD present itself a little to see a small bit of wire exposed outside the connector. Although it probably wasn't enough to really matter much. I just didn't want anything that could potentially cause an arc between wires.
I'll try to post a video later if I can. I believe it is mechanical binding. I just need to find what is doing it.

 

I have my lead 1515 all set up and wired with a black box and interface. I have everything wired correctly but the y2 motor when connected to the y2 insertion of the black box the motor spindle just vibrates rapidly back and forth. If I swap the motor with a working one it works fine. If I plug anything into the y2 insertion of the black box it has the same symptoms. I’m not sure what to do to debug this. It appears to be a black box problem but I don’t know if the interface is not sending the right info.