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Finally have enough build to start a thread. I got my plans from Rockcliff. Not really a step-by-step instructions by any means... But after some time looking at it I was able to figure out which direction to go with. I have some fancy ideas, but for now sticking with the basics and just be familiar with the basics before trying out new things.
My CNC plan is a 24" X axis, 24" Y axis, and a 7" Z axis; flying gantry with a semi-open table. Semi-open for added stiffness, since not the entire table can be touched with the tool anyways so might was well put "supports" on those areas. Cutting area roughly 16" x 16.5" x 7" (capable to cut 3" below the ground level). 4 motors 269oz Xylotex stepper motors total (2 motors for the X axis). Main projects would be wood, maybe try out a little plastic and carbon fiber in the future?? Also have a new Hitach 2 1/4 router everyone's talking about for the spindle, love it so far!!
I'm planning on putting hinges in the middle of the Y axis side supports so it can fold parallel with the X axis. This way it can be "folded" to save a little space during transportation/storage.
Unfortunately my new Xyoltex board got damaged a few days ago. So waiting to here back to see if it can be repaired. If it can't be repaired I was going to order a new board from them again, but I haven't heard from them in 1/2 a week so going to order from elsewhere. I usually get fast email before I bought their kit...
I have a simple solution to get a 4th axis (tilting Z axis) made cheaply and sturdy using a similar linear bearing setup as I'm currently using. I think it's very doable and very DIY friendly, but won't be messing with that till later later.
Anyways here's what I have so far: Y + Z axis Not much to look at yet. Comments/suggestions welcome!
Thanks,
Nick
If it is a blown driver chip they will send you another board and then repair your original board and send it to someone who also needs a replacement board. You don't normally get your original board back. It cost me about $70usd when it happened to mine last year. Read the repair/replacement policy on their website for more details.
CarveOne
CarveOne
http://www.carveonecncwoodcraft.com
it's one of the tiny resistors(?) that blew, shown in the pict:
http://www.runtrod.com/files/1.jpg
That part glows like an LED for a second. I asked if it can be replaced, repaired or whatever. I understand that it may not be covered so that's why I asked them if it can be repaired... at least say they can't do anything so I know I should buy a new one right away instead of waiting around. Oh well, can't wait much longer on them so just buying from elsewhere this time...
finished the Z axis.
Also ordered a new 5 axis control board, might as well get a spare axis for potential future upgrade
That part in the picture actually looks like it is a surface mount LED.Originally Posted by nicanor76
Alan
ahh, I think you're right. It's so small, I thought it was a burnt out chip that got discolored. So if that part isn't fried, why would it just power on for 1/4 second then flick off right away. Either way it still doesn't answer why Xyoltex never responded to me email...
I don't know maybe your documentation for the board will give you a clue what kind of indicator it is supposed to be.
Alan
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