New Machine Build- First cuts on my machine (video)

[margni74]

So far so good, emc linux has been easy as pie to setup. Need to really nail down the gear ratios and pitch of the screws, but even eyeballing them seems to spit out a something that looks half decent.
Still A LOT of work to do, leveling, cleaning up wiring, etc etc

[CNCadmin]

Very NICE

[pencilneck]

Pretty cool. So you'd give ECM Linux a thumbs up? I'm not to the point where I'm really thinking about software, but always good to get some first hand input.

[margni74]

Originally Posted by pencilneck Pretty cool. So you'd give ECM Linux a thumbs up? I'm not to the point where I'm really thinking about software, but always good to get some first hand input.

Yes, I'd give it a thumbs up. Keep in mind I've only written a couple g-code programs and only really run the "emc linux" logo, but its pretty intuitive so far.
I'm probably a bit more linux savvy than the normal joe-schmo.... that said, the emc-ubuntu distribution makes getting up and running almost trivial.

try downloading it and running the program, you don't even need hardware to run axis and get familiar with the interface.

Also, I haven't configured any inputs back to linux, like touch probes, stops, etc. cant imagine it wil be that hard.

worst case you waste a couple days... after all it is free

[CNC-Joe]

Totally Awesome machine... smooth running, and lots of power. A job very well done, indeed!

[margni74]

Originally Posted by CNC-Joe Totally Awesome machine... smooth running, and lots of power. A job very well done, indeed!

Originally Posted by CNCadmin Very NICE

Thanks folks!

[amishx64]

Beautiful machine and cuts. Nice work. I envy you.

May I ask: What bit are you using? Can you post a picture if it is not too much trouble?

Thanks

[margni74]

Originally Posted by amishx64 Beautiful machine and cuts. Nice work. I envy you. May I ask: What bit are you using? Can you post a picture if it is not too much trouble? Thanks

It is a Ryobi 1/4" shank straight router bit ... It was basically the only one I had with reach I think it was $5 or 7 bucks at HD or lowes.

like this one pictured:



I'm about to invest in a couple of decent bits. I'm finding that they are pretty expensive!

[amishx64]

Originally Posted by margni74 It is a Ryobi 1/4" shank straight router bit ... It was basically the only one I had with reach I think it was $5 or 7 bucks at HD or lowes.

Thanks