Dan,

The rapid move problem seems to have gone away. Maybe somewhere something got
corrupted. The sizing problem is still very much a problem. Every file I have
tried is reduced in size 2.5 times. I'll send you some files to look at.

Brett

--- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, "david876474" <danielbriggs@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> Could you provide more details on the setup you're using?
> Did you select MDX-15 as the source machine?
> I think I know why the rapid return doesn't work, I have probably not coded in
that command for it to translate. Sorry.
> So if you could email me the file you've got in Modela 4, (and/or the .prn
file from the output of Modela - UNPARSED) I will find the part in the code
which needs adding to the parser; update and recompile it for you :)
>
> Cheers,
> Dan
>
> --- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, "bgober1" <bgober1@> wrote:
> >
> > I've been running Modela Player 4 with the parser and all of my output is
about 250% smaller than it should be. Any ideas? The same pieces mill correctly
using the old Modela Player. Also, one file, when output through MP4 has a point
where it does a rapid return where Z remains at depth and doesn't raise for the
move. Anyone have similar problems?
> >
>

I am looking for a replacement Switch Panel Console and interface cable for for
a Camm-3 PNC-3200. A damaged but repairable unit will be OK too. Thanks!

I have one that is in working order.  I can send pics.
I need to get $2,500 for it.  Not sure how much more it will cost to ship.

Dave
New Jersey

--- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, "Steel Wings" <steelwings@...> wrote:
>
> I am looking to purchase Camm-3 mill in working or almost working condition.
Although, any condition will be considered! PNC-3000, 3100 or 3200. If you have
one you wish to sell, please contact me at 978-335-3126 or at this email:
steelwings@... Please...USA or Canada only. Shipping to the USA from Europe is
just too expensive. (Sorry )
>
> Thanks!
> Sal
>
>
> The Additive Advantage  87 Main Street, North Reading, MA 01864 Tel:
978-335-3126
>

----- Original Message -----

From: dave_mucha

To: CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 9:12 PM

Subject: [CAMM-3] Re: WANTED: PNC-3000 or 3200 (Camm-3)

 

I have one that is in working order. I can send pics.
I need to get $2,500 for it. Not sure how much more it will cost to ship.

Dave
New Jersey

--- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, "Steel Wings" <steelwings@...> wrote:
>
> I am looking to purchase Camm-3 mill in working or almost working condition. Although, any condition will be considered! PNC-3000, 3100 or 3200. If you have one you wish to sell, please contact me at 978-335-3126 or at this email: steelwings@... Please...USA or Canada only. Shipping to the USA from Europe is just too expensive. (Sorry )
>
> Thanks!
> Sal
>
>
> The Additive Advantage 87 Main Street, North Reading, MA 01864 Tel: 978-335-3126
>

Hi

I want to buy a controller for the PNC3200.

Jack

Does anyone have the missing sections of the user manual not posted in the
"Files" section? Thanks!

Does anyone know where to get a replacement encoder switch or perhaps recommend
a good aftermarket replacement source? The one I have is an ALPS "621U" but Alps
doesn't seem to list it as a part any longer. Any help would be greatly
appreciated! Thanks!

----- Original Message -----

From: norust2001

To: CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 8:02 PM

Subject: [CAMM-3] Rotary Encoder Jog Dial

 

Does anyone know where to get a replacement encoder switch or perhaps recommend a good aftermarket replacement source? The one I have is an ALPS "621U" but Alps doesn't seem to list it as a part any longer. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Here's what happened...I purchased a few mechanical encoders from Digikey and
found that the one Randall suggested was the closest match. It has a slightly
larger diameter mounting thread and the hole in the PCB had to be enlarged by a
few thousandths. The knob shaft had to be trimmed in diameter a bit too. The 36
pulse encoder does work but for some reason, it registers one digit with every
three "clicks". (The original was one for one and had 50 positions) Anyway, it
does work and gets the job done well enough. Thanks for the help Randall!

--- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, "Randall Logan" <rlogan@...> wrote:
>
> Digi-key has quite a few mechanical encoders.  I'm sure many would do the job
electronically, but to get the same mechanical form factor might be a bigger
challenge.
> Here's a link to one of Digi-key many encoders:
>
> http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=GH3071-ND
>
> Not sure at all about the mechanical fit compatibility though.  Details you
would need to check into.
>
> Randall
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: norust2001
>   To: CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 8:02 PM
>   Subject: [CAMM-3] Rotary Encoder Jog Dial
>
>
>
>   Does anyone know where to get a replacement encoder switch or perhaps
recommend a good aftermarket replacement source? The one I have is an ALPS
"621U" but Alps doesn't seem to list it as a part any longer. Any help would be
greatly appreciated! Thanks!
>

Hello!

I am new here in this forum and i wander if any one knows witch post processor I
can use to get the right nc code in to pnc-3000? I will work in Catia v5.

MG

There is a post processor in SheetCAM that, I think has a conveter for this
machine.

Dave


--- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, "mikaelglimvert" <mikaelglimvert@...> wrote:
>
> Hello!
>
> I am new here in this forum and i wander if any one knows witch post processor
I can use to get the right nc code in to pnc-3000? I will work in Catia v5.
>
> MG
>

Yes I have heard of this SheetCAM, but i want to work in catia only so if any
one know witch post processor I can use I wold be glad to know.

MG

--- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, "dave_mucha" <dave_mucha@...> wrote:
>
> There is a post processor in SheetCAM that, I think has a conveter for this
machine.
>
> Dave
>
>
> --- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, "mikaelglimvert" <mikaelglimvert@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello!
> >
> > I am new here in this forum and i wander if any one knows witch post
processor I can use to get the right nc code in to pnc-3000? I will work in
Catia v5.
> >
> > MG
> >
>

Hello All,

Recently I was asked to run the Roland PNC 2500 machine by entering G-codes and
M-codes. However, I don't have any software or drivers. Need some help regarding
finding these.

Thanks,

VPG

I am not sure if you got an answer.  Did you go to SheetCAM and ask ? they have
been great about porting from one software to another.

Dave



--- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, "mikaelglimvert" <mikaelglimvert@...> wrote:
>
> Yes I have heard of this SheetCAM, but i want to work in catia only so if any
one know witch post processor I can use I wold be glad to know.
>
> MG
>
> --- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, "dave_mucha" <dave_mucha@> wrote:
> >
> > There is a post processor in SheetCAM that, I think has a conveter for this
machine.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
> > --- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, "mikaelglimvert" <mikaelglimvert@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello!
> > >
> > > I am new here in this forum and i wander if any one knows witch post
processor I can use to get the right nc code in to pnc-3000? I will work in
Catia v5.
> > >
> > > MG
> > >
> >
>

Hi I am trying to program my PNC300 using Desk Proto.

I create the toolpaths from my STL geometry and use the PNC3000 (no spindle
control post processor). (metric mm). I take the file and open in notepad
selecting print and selecting the roland as my printer. The machine moves but
does not cut as the toolpaths suggest.

Any help as I am lost as to the cause of the problem.

--- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, "cdmodelz" <cdmodelz@...> wrote:
>
> Hi I am trying to program my PNC300 using Desk Proto.
>
> I create the toolpaths from my STL geometry and use the PNC3000 (no spindle
control post processor). (metric mm). I take the file and open in notepad
selecting print and selecting the roland as my printer. The machine moves but
does not cut as the toolpaths suggest.
>
> Any help as I am lost as to the cause of the problem.
>
Can I suggest if you are machining STLs you ditch the desk proto and download
Toolchips Quickmill from www.toolchips.com and also download the plug in for the
Roland Camm3 and then you can start machining. I have used this since 1989 it
does work as my modelmaking business relies on it.

Regards

Graham

Try Roland Modela Player.
You can download it from our files section. You can import your STL files and
directly output to the PNC-3000 from that.
Give it a try.

Dan


--- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, cyberzl1 <cyberzl1@...> wrote:
>
> Do you have a link?  toolchips.com seems to be some Dutch marketing website.
>
> JW
>
> --- On Tue, 3/9/10, cadcamcreations <cadcamcreations@...> wrote:
>
> From: cadcamcreations <cadcamcreations@...>
> Subject: [CAMM-3] Re: PNC 3000 CAMM 3 and Desk proto
> To: CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 8:23 AM
>
> --- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups. com, "cdmodelz" <cdmodelz@ .> wrote:
>
> >
>
> > Hi I am trying to program my PNC300 using Desk Proto.
>
> >
>
> > I create the toolpaths from my STL geometry and use the PNC3000 (no spindle
control post processor). (metric mm). I take the file and open in notepad
selecting print and selecting the roland as my printer. The machine moves but
does not cut as the toolpaths suggest.
>
> >
>
> > Any help as I am lost as to the cause of the problem.
>
> >
>
> Can I suggest if you are machining STLs you ditch the desk proto and download
Toolchips Quickmill from www.toolchips. com and also download the plug in for
the Roland Camm3 and then you can start machining. I have used this since 1989
it does work as my modelmaking business relies on it.
>
>
>
> Regards
>
>
>
> Graham
>

--- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, cyberzl1 <cyberzl1@...> wrote:
>
> Do you have a link?  toolchips.com seems to be some Dutch marketing website.
>
> JW
>
> --- On Tue, 3/9/10, cadcamcreations <cadcamcreations@...> wrote:
>
> From: cadcamcreations <cadcamcreations@...>
> Subject: [CAMM-3] Re: PNC 3000 CAMM 3 and Desk proto
> To: CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 8:23 AM
>
>
> Hi, yeah the sites changed [ its in Danish ]if you email me your address I
will send you a Disk.

Graham
>
>
>
>
>  
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups. com, "cdmodelz" <cdmodelz@ .> wrote:
>
> >
>
> > Hi I am trying to program my PNC300 using Desk Proto.
>
> >
>
> > I create the toolpaths from my STL geometry and use the PNC3000 (no spindle
control post processor). (metric mm). I take the file and open in notepad
selecting print and selecting the roland as my printer. The machine moves but
does not cut as the toolpaths suggest.
>
> >
>
> > Any help as I am lost as to the cause of the problem.
>
> >
>
> Can I suggest if you are machining STLs you ditch the desk proto and download
Toolchips Quickmill from www.toolchips. com and also download the plug in for
the Roland Camm3 and then you can start machining. I have used this since 1989
it does work as my modelmaking business relies on it.
>
>
>
> Regards
>
>
>
> Graham
>

Hi All -

I have a pnc - 2500 complete with manuals, upgraded material holder & software.
I purchased 2 spare motors from Roland 10 years ago and I installed the last of
these pretty recently - so it has run only very few hours. It's an amazing
little work-horse and continues to work great. I have done engraving and cut dxf
files like a dream....but I'm moving out of state and need to let it go... the
machine is in Los Angeles, CA.....anyone interested???

Thanks!
Gretchen

great to find the user manual here

thanks!

ag

--- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, "adamgorres" <adamgorres@...> wrote:
>
> great to find the user manual here
>
> thanks!
>
> ag
>
A bit of advice before you start using the machine Adam, check that the fuses
are the correct rating for the machine, one is in an unscrewable holder near the
on off switch and the other two are inside the back on the main motherboard. If
you try to machine something and the cutter jams but doesn't break it will
forcibly stop the motor and the fuses should blow, but if they are incorrectly
rated it will blow the motor controller board [ a small seperate board that
houses the motor speed controller ]and I had the last spare in the 1990's!

Graham

I had a blown motor controller on my PNC-3000 and finally found a source
(obsolete parts broker) of the Sanken motor drivers modules in China.  I had to
place a minimum order of $200. so I still have quite a few left over.  If anyone
ever needs one, I'll sell them for $15.00 each + shipping.

It's been a while since the subject of replacement belts has come up;  has
anyone found a new source for replacement belts for the PNC-3000 series?

Does anyone have a PNC-3000 that they are stripping parts from?

Randall


--- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, "cadcamcreations" <cadcamcreations@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, "adamgorres" <adamgorres@> wrote:
> >
> > great to find the user manual here
> >
> > thanks!
> >
> > ag
> >
> A bit of advice before you start using the machine Adam, check that the fuses
are the correct rating for the machine, one is in an unscrewable holder near the
on off switch and the other two are inside the back on the main motherboard. If
you try to machine something and the cutter jams but doesn't break it will
forcibly stop the motor and the fuses should blow, but if they are incorrectly
rated it will blow the motor controller board [ a small seperate board that
houses the motor speed controller ]and I had the last spare in the 1990's!
>
> Graham
>

Can you send me some data about the drivers ?

Dave

--- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, "Randy" <rlogan@...> wrote:
>
>
> I had a blown motor controller on my PNC-3000 and finally found a source
(obsolete parts broker) of the Sanken motor drivers modules in China.  I had to
place a minimum order of $200. so I still have quite a few left over.  If anyone
ever needs one, I'll sell them for $15.00 each + shipping.
>
> It's been a while since the subject of replacement belts has come up;  has
anyone found a new source for replacement belts for the PNC-3000 series?
>
> Does anyone have a PNC-3000 that they are stripping parts from?
>
> Randall
>
>
> --- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, "cadcamcreations" <cadcamcreations@> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, "adamgorres" <adamgorres@> wrote:
> > >
> > > great to find the user manual here
> > >
> > > thanks!
> > >
> > > ag
> > >
> > A bit of advice before you start using the machine Adam, check that the
fuses are the correct rating for the machine, one is in an unscrewable holder
near the on off switch and the other two are inside the back on the main
motherboard. If you try to machine something and the cutter jams but doesn't
break it will forcibly stop the motor and the fuses should blow, but if they are
incorrectly rated it will blow the motor controller board [ a small seperate
board that houses the motor speed controller ]and I had the last spare in the
1990's!
> >
> > Graham
> >
>

The specifications for the modules can now be found in the files/parts folder
for this group.  If anyone is interested, you can send a direct email to me
(rlogan@...) with your shipping info and I can determine a
shipping cost for your area.

I should also mention that the modules I purchased were described as "New,
removed from new OEM equipment" so they do have some solder residue on the pins.
I had no problems with the ones I put into my unit but I will provide a full
refund for any modules that don't work.

If anyone is looking for other replacement components for their PNC-3000 I may
be able to help as my job often has me searching for obsolete components.

Thanks,

Randall

--- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, "dave_mucha" <dave_mucha@...> wrote:
>
> Can you send me some data about the drivers ?
>
> Dave
>

Forgot to mention that there is also a photo of one of the modules in the photos
file.

Randall

--- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, "Randy" <rlogan@...> wrote:
>
> The specifications for the modules can now be found in the files/parts folder
for this group.  If anyone is interested, you can send a direct email to me
(rlogan@...) with your shipping info and I can determine a shipping cost for
your area.
>
> I should also mention that the modules I purchased were described as "New,
removed from new OEM equipment" so they do have some solder residue on the pins.
I had no problems with the ones I put into my unit but I will provide a full
refund for any modules that don't work.
>
> If anyone is looking for other replacement components for their PNC-3000 I may
be able to help as my job often has me searching for obsolete components.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Randall
>
> --- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, "dave_mucha" <dave_mucha@> wrote:
> >
> > Can you send me some data about the drivers ?
> >
> > Dave
> >
>

Hi All, I am thinking about getting some colletts custom made for my camm 3, I
had a set made a few years ago but I wasn't involved directly with their
manufacture and they weren't totally good enough.
I have realised I am not going to find any spares anywhere so am going to get a
set made locally by precision engineers here in the UK.
If anybody also wants a set please email me at cadcamcreations@...
think very carefully before sending a message as I think the cost was between
£200-£300 pounds and I don't want to be lumbered with loads of spare sets to pay
for.The sizes will be 3mm/3.175mm[1/8in]/4mm/5mm or 6.35mm[1/4 in].[ 5mm not
that useful?]

Regards

Graham

Hello Graham,

Just to clarify, you saying that a complete set of collets (4 pieces) will be
~£200-£300 ?

Do you suppose that most of this is machining setup charges for a single set and
if you order more than one set the price/set will drop?  (eg. £300 for one set,
£350 for two sets, etc)?

Thanks,

Randall



--- In CAMM-3@yahoogroups.com, "cadcamcreations" <cadcamcreations@...> wrote:
>
> Hi All, I am thinking about getting some colletts custom made for my camm 3, I
had a set made a few years ago but I wasn't involved directly with their
manufacture and they weren't totally good enough.
> I have realised I am not going to find any spares anywhere so am going to get
a set made locally by precision engineers here in the UK.
> If anybody also wants a set please email me at cadcamcreations@...
> think very carefully before sending a message as I think the cost was between
£200-£300 pounds and I don't want to be lumbered with loads of spare sets to pay
for.The sizes will be 3mm/3.175mm[1/8in]/4mm/5mm or 6.35mm[1/4 in].[ 5mm not
that useful?]
>
> Regards
>
> Graham
>