I need a 25 hour day !!!

[MrBean]

Eagle will generate gcode, but you need a ULP script. You can download it for free. I tried it a while ago and it does do a good job. I can't remember exactly what it's called. Try googling for "gcode ulp"

Regards Terry.....

[robe_uk]

Well I got my drill bits and now I have a complete PicStep board
Well almost, I discovered I have no 20k resistors but I think I can get some at work without having to go and order some.
Am not sure if the resonator has to fit one way round or the other (no fixed in yet).

Heres a pic of the picstep, Am impressed myself, cann't wait to try it out.

[robe_uk]

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So excited about having the board amost complete I forgot I had to program the PIC.

No worries, just have to find where i left that programmer and learn how to use it

[10bulls]

Good stuff! Very neat job.
Resonator orientation doesn't matter.
One down - 2 to go.

[truman]

Hi can I make two suggestions one brace your uprights with a 45 degree peice of extrusion to the horizontal bearing supports or a plate of aluminum in the corner, two back your rod with the extrusion run it down one of the grooves you can also attach with t bolts somehow. Just some thoughts I have been planning roughly the same Idea for some time now hope this will help or at least get the wheels turning.

[robe_uk]

Hi truman
I do intend to brace the conners for extra support, as far as the rods go I have ordered solid 20mm chrome bar (as used in hydraulic rams) which should give very little or no flex. I also have linear bearings in pillow blocks for the x-axis which will get rid of some skate bearing troubles I have. Just waiting for the supplier to get it in, always a case of 'it'll be in next wednesday, have to reorder it blah blah', turns out they are waiting to order a large batch of stuff from their supplier rather then the small amount I need. Very frustrating
All this has sort of knocked me off track, I haven't even programmed my picstep yet.

Motivation + 25hr day required now

Added; just read over my thread and I see it was August when I order the bar, time for a new supplier I think. funny how time just rolls by. This is why my hall has been needing to be painted for over a year now lol. Pressure from her in doors nearly at breaking point but I think I get hold out for longer