my new toys

[pilot_bear]

my current setup is as follows,

Hardwares,
mill - sherline 2010 cnc ready
pc - old P4 laptop (changing desktop soon)
axis card - xylotex 4 axis driver board
stepper - Kelinginc KL23H256-21-8B Bipolar, 8 wires
power supply - 24v, forget how many amp, but at higher side
use the 9pin connector for easy connect/disconnect of stepper motor.

software,
Mach3 (G code processor)
bobcad-cam (drawing/gcode generate)

using parallel port between pc and axis card.

if you are good at soldering, can consider the HobbyCNC axis board,
which comes in a kit form. more work but its a lot cheaper.
also parallel port. was using this while my xylotex was down.



actually, mostly taken from Mike's advices

still can not really compare the axis cards yet, too little cutting time.

was lucky i manage to cut the above project, just realised one of the
"nut" was out of place all these time.
stupid me was fooling around sometime back and dis-engage the x-axis
table by moving too far out.

[pilot_bear]

more toys

just came in from mr postman

here is a sneak preview. <br> <br>

[uniphyte]

I see ! How much do you spend for these item and where to get them? Order from oversea?

mill - sherline 2010 cnc ready
axis card - xylotex 4 axis driver board
stepper - Kelinginc KL23H256-21-8B Bipolar, 8 wires
Mach3 (G code processor)
bobcad-cam (drawing/gcode generate)

I'm think of making another CNC. Maybe a router. So need to get the CNC hardware for it. But must work out the pricing first.

Are you able to cut in 3D yet? Using bodcad to generate the G code?

Btw, what is the item in you show in your previous mail? Looks like a electric screw driver. Thanks!

[pilot_bear]

I see ! How much do you spend for these item and where to get them? Order from oversea?

mill - sherline 2010 cnc ready
axis card - xylotex 4 axis driver board
stepper - Kelinginc KL23H256-21-8B Bipolar, 8 wires
Mach3 (G code processor)
bobcad-cam (drawing/gcode generate)

I'm think of making another CNC. Maybe a router. So need to get the CNC hardware for it. But must work out the pricing first.

Are you able to cut in 3D yet? Using bodcad to generate the G code?

Btw, what is the item in you show in your previous mail? Looks like a electric screw driver. Thanks!

will pm you the price once i check. This is a sinful question.
why not just use back the hardware for your new machine ?

still learning how to use the bobcad-cam.
kind of straight forward if you ask me.
i manage to draw some cad and produce simple g-code

as for the "electric screw driver", will post the usage once i get my hand on my machine. guess will be 2 days later

[uniphyte]

Ok Thanks! Waiting for you reply. Btw the way, is it possible to get spare part for sherline machine locally? The new and old agent don't seem to have stock.

[pilot_bear]

Don't think they keep stock, ordering thru them will save you some trouble and money. otherwise, you can go for compatible product, or upgrade maybe ?

[uniphyte]

Hmmm.... The part I need is the Z-axis saddle nut. Unless I have the tool to cut its thread. Furthermore, its anti-clockwise.

[HZM]

Ok Thanks! Waiting for you reply. Btw the way, is it possible to get spare part for sherline machine locally? The new and old agent don't seem to have stock.

Are u in Singapore? I might have a shipment coming in from Sherline ETA either end April or early May.

Let me know.

Mike

[uniphyte]

Hi Mike, I located in Singapore. Where you get the stuff from?

[HZM]

Hi Mike, I located in Singapore. Where you get the stuff from?

Drop me an email in http://shop.sgtooling.com/

Mike

[pilot_bear]

Laser Center/Edge Finder.

Picture speaks

the dot is really small, had a hard time to photo it,
the dot is enclosed in the white circle.
One of the parts mounted using the finder, now that is straight.

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[pilot_bear]

Demo in action, actually a bad demo, but you get the point.
(should have remove the paper)
i was only using the corner as reference, so i ignore the paper.

warning: turn down your pc volume, its a bit loud. <br> <br>

[uniphyte]

Hi Pilot Bear, judging from the picture and video, is that a laser cutter? If not, I not very sure why you would need that instrument.

A laser cutter would open up the possibility for more things to be cut! Good work!

[pilot_bear]

Hi Pilot Bear, judging from the picture and video, is that a laser cutter? If not, I not very sure why you would need that instrument.

A laser cutter would open up the possibility for more things to be cut! Good work!

its for alignment purpose, to align the work piece on to the table during
the clamping process. actually we can achieve the same result using a
dial indicator. let's just said i am lazy.

find it useful for some other ways, e.g.
quick part measure from edge to any point, via a DRO or hand wheel.
check x & y axis position before cutting.
etc, let the imagination run.

was actually thinking of DIY'ing a EDM, after doing some read-up, don's think is home friendly for a HDB room workshop. laser is a totally different level for me.

next project might be a simple vacuum hold down, let my mood swing decide.

[uniphyte]

I see! Why not use a laser pointer instead? just fabricate a holder for it! haha!