Hi Brian, Welcome! We're looking forward to sharing more ideas with you! Alan KM6VV...
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colin_jet
May 21, 2003 7:38 pm
I discovered something that needed attention when I was playing around with my 2010 after first setting it up. I was cutting some plastic, and adjusting the...
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John Guenther
j_d_guenther
May 21, 2003 7:41 pm
I think that sounds about right. I have two of the MPJA 24V 10A transformers in my power supply and they work great. These are nice transformers for the...
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Bryan Mumford
bryan@...
May 21, 2003 7:48 pm
... No. If you feed 24 volts in, you need fewer amps because the rating of 2 amps is at a much lower voltage. Four amps at 24 volts ought to be fine. Also, I...
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Alan Marconett KM6VV
km6vv
May 21, 2003 7:53 pm
Hi Bill, List, Thanks for the comments. I'd like to keep this list on a fairly narrow focus, as the Sherline and CCED lists already cover a lot. I totally...
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Alan Marconett KM6VV
km6vv
May 21, 2003 7:59 pm
Hi Dale, Remember, it's always one more thing that you need! That ALWAYS happens to me when I order from MSC! Got an angled endmill, #8 countersink, and a...
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Alan Marconett KM6VV
km6vv
May 21, 2003 8:06 pm
Hi Dave, That transformer should give you plenty of power! Actually, the motors won't draw that much on a continuous basis. About .66 X is a good rule of...
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Dave Hylands
dhylands_99
May 21, 2003 8:17 pm
Hi Alan, The SLA7044 is, in fact, a chopper, and it uses PWM to deliver the appropriate current (determined by a resistor). ...
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John Guenther
j_d_guenther
May 21, 2003 8:28 pm
As I understand things, the Sherline steppers can be used in either unipolar or bipolar mode, however the connectors used by Sherline have them hooked up to...
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Bryan Mumford
bryan@...
May 21, 2003 8:29 pm
... Yes. Note that the AC adaptor we use for the CNC Rotary Table is rated at 24 volts, one amp. -- Bryan Mumford Santa Barbara, California ...
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Alan Marconett KM6VV
km6vv
May 21, 2003 8:41 pm
Hi Art, You're certainly welcome! I hope this list will be very useful. I'll bet we have quite a few people interested in running their Sherline mills/lathes...
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Alan Marconett KM6VV
km6vv
May 21, 2003 8:46 pm
Hi Colin, Good points. I try to break my long programs into sections, a M01 (optional stop) placed just after a comment block will be a great aid! I'd also...
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Alan Marconett KM6VV
km6vv
May 21, 2003 8:53 pm
Hi John, Yes, now that I recall, they are 6 lead steppers. I connected a set bipolar for use with Gecko's. I wasn't aware that Sherline ran them unipolar. ...
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Bill
ideas2change
May 21, 2003 9:04 pm
I'm going to ask a newbie style question. Looking into buying a CNC Mill and CNC lathe. What would I need to do this with from the Shreline catalog? I look at...
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Carol & Jerry Jankura
jerryjankura
May 21, 2003 9:18 pm
I am using Sherline's steppers in bipolar mode with the Camtronics driver. So, yes, you can use Sherline's drives in either unipolar or bipolar mode. BTW - to...
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Statman Designs, LLC
titanium@...
May 21, 2003 9:22 pm
The improvements in the Xylotex driver over the Camtronics is nothing short of remarkable. It is BETTER in every possible way. I have an extra Camtronics...
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Art
fenerty@...
May 21, 2003 9:28 pm
Thanks Allen: For any that have not heard of my software, there are basically 3 programs, with a fourth in progress. Win98: Master5 is a rudimentary...
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Bryan Mumford
bryan@...
May 21, 2003 9:31 pm
... When we were developing the Sherline CNC driver board we ran it in half stepping mode for a while. The motors make a lot of noise at low speeds. At one...
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Carol & Jerry Jankura
jerryjankura
May 21, 2003 9:34 pm
... You've got two options for the mill - If you want a turnkey system, decide which model of Sherline's mill you want, give Sherline a call for the part ...
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Alan Marconett KM6VV
km6vv
May 21, 2003 9:36 pm
Hi Dave, I'd go with the 2A, should be fine. The chopper should automatically cut that down for you, and probably also have a power down or "standby" holding...
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Peter
forumtvm
May 21, 2003 10:08 pm
Hi, A new list for users and fans of Flashcutcnc (a Windows motor controller) had been formed at groups.yahoo.com/group/flashcutcnc Peter ... It's Samaritans'...
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too_many_tools
May 21, 2003 10:50 pm
Hi, I have a couple of questions concerning using an older computer for CNC control of a lathe or mill. I currently have an old Compaq 386 portable with a...
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Alan Marconett KM6VV
km6vv
May 21, 2003 10:56 pm
Hi Bill, If you have the money, go for the packages! Also ask for the CNC-ready versions. Expect Sherline to announce ready-to-go packages for the mill and...
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Tim Goldstein
timgoldstein
May 21, 2003 10:57 pm
... Bill, I have done some wax on a couple of different Sherline CNC setups. From the Sherline catalog you will need a 5000CNC (or 5001CNC metric) mill. You do...
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Dave Hylands
dhylands_99
May 21, 2003 11:08 pm
There are ads for the new CNC Sherline in one of the Machinists magazines too (I think it was Home Shop Machinist). -- Dave Hylands Vancouver, BC, Canada ...
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Alan Marconett KM6VV
km6vv
May 21, 2003 11:14 pm
Hi Tia, Try it! Jerry has ran TurboCNC with a somewhat similar machine. Download TurboCNC for free, and see how it runs! DOS programs aren't going to need...
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Carol & Jerry Jankura
jerryjankura
May 21, 2003 11:49 pm
Hi, Tim: What are the smallest mills that you've used with the high speed package? -- Carol & Jerry Jankura Strongsville, Ohio So many toys, So little time...
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Tim Goldstein
timgoldstein
May 22, 2003 12:23 am
As most of you probably know Sherline will be selling a turnkey CNC mill that includes the computer. It is projected to be available in about 3 - 4 weeks. I...
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Bryan Mumford
bryan@...
May 22, 2003 1:10 am
... EMC will be configured to run up to 20 IPM in the standard system. -- Bryan Mumford Santa Barbara, California http://www.bmumford.com...
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Bryan Mumford
bryan@...
May 22, 2003 2:32 am
Several people have asked about my Sherline CNC lathe software. I have posted a web page that describes it: http://www.bmumford.com/cnc/cnclathe/ -- Bryan...
