How does an automatic tool changer work? Will I need a 4 axis board? Does anyone have favorite links to tool changers? Matt [Non-text portions of this message...
I just got my system online but my Z axis travles the wrong directions acording to my CAM code. It is basicaly making a upside down image of everything. How...
i have 9 NEMA 42 Stepper Motor, Slo-Syn M111-FD12 2.26 VDC 6.1 Amp, 625 oz-in Unipolar, 850 oz-in Bipolar moters what for controlers and things do i need for...
... in the .ini file you're using change the sign of whatever the value is for INPUT_SCALE and OUTPUT_SCALE on that axis to change the direction Brian -- "Nemo...
... Change the sign of one of the scaling factors used to scale the screw to your measurement method (inches or millimeters) -- Cheers, Gene "There are four...
The picture at the top is error so this is the good one link http://photos.fourmis.free.fr/media/393/SERVO_schema_CNC_en_220V_transf orme_moteurs_Voltage.jpg...
I have tried everything normally recommended to solve these problems. http://tinyurl.com/rszgm http://tinyurl.com/p7xsj http://tinyurl.com/qh3kd I have pulled...
Cool tombstone. Have you stripped your Windows install down to the minimum requirements? What are you using for a spindle? Sorry to hear your having such a...
have you tried running it at half the speed? Drop your velocity down to a painfully slow 10 ipm or so and try that. will help see if your trying to push to...
Keith Windows is a stripped down version. I am using a Porter Cable 1.5 HP Router Model 690 Neil ... -- Registered Massage Therapist Self-admitted Halloween...
Have you tried running the cut with the router OFF to see if it looses steps, which you would see when it is done with the invisible cut because when you send...
Cool. I have that same router, though not on the machine. As the previous poster stated and if you haven't already done so, you might try running it...
I reran the job today. I changed only two things. I reduced the feedrate in Sheetcam to 25 IPM. I also broke up the job into small chunks. I added a small...
Good Day, I had a question to ask Xylotex and when I used the support mail address on their web page I get the following. Since this is a University address in...
There are various kinds of tool changers, but the simplest are a linear rack tool changer, where the tools are located in holders at a certain part of the...
Hi, I'm not sure why you were blocked. I, myself, have placed no blocks on any person or server. You did reach my host (netfirms), so I'm guessing you did...
Thanks Jeff, will try and send it by home address rather than at work. I would rather not post it here as it involves the reputation of another company and...
Having collected my new XS3525/8s-4 board, I have read carefully the Xylotex Drive Board Setup & Operation page. Questions arise from some of following...
... don't use a switch if you need to swap machines use plugs on the cable ends and a power on lockout so you cant even try to unplug a motor with the power on...
Hi, A disconnect while the motors are power is a common cause of blowing up the drives. The drive boards are inexpensive (relatively), so I simply recommend...
... cable ends and a power on lockout so you cant even try to unplug a motor with the power on. ... Jeff & Brian Thanks for your swift reply. I plan to use 4...
... its sort of a switch ,they usually do these with the door latch on cabnets so that opening the door also shuts off the power you could do something like it...
For a good connector, look up circular locking connectors. I have some that I use on my xylotex setup and they lock in place, no chance of accidentally ...
Hi, I am building up a supply of the 2 axis drive boards. Watch for them on the www in the next week or so. They will list for $125.00 ea. The signal inputs...
Hi, A typical 4-pin DIN socket does not have good holding capability. The plugs could eventually work themselves free of the socket , cause a disconnect, and...
... I've been using the 4-pin microphone connectors from rat shack for about the same price ,they have a locking ring you have to unscrew to get them apart of...
I'm looking into providing some limit switches on my Proxxon mill and am wondering where I get my 5v supply from. Can I get it from the Xylotex board...
hi steve- you can get it using the xylotex board's pass-through pins but people will probably recommend you get a "breakout board" that protects the computer ...