My Fineline 2X4 R&P

[mlabruyere]

I looked at my configuration in Mach.....I didn't know about re-assigning the keyboard back a while ago so I reversed both the X and the A. I need to fix that now that I know how to do it. I did a lot of "let's try this" when I was first getting the machine up and running....

[Sheridan Basses]

Okay. I tightened up the turnbuckle a bit. (had to saw down the screws) and it is a bit better. No ca-klunk, but there still is a short "hop" after the initial move. Gotta try and isolate that, whether its alignment or engine direction.
Still a bit unsure about the direction of the A, as the hop is there, no matter what i configure it to do in Mach.

[Sheridan Basses]

I'm thinking the rack is a few 32s out of alignment from the other side. Disconnected the A and all went well without a hop.
Will work on that, but how's this for a pain in the ass: The wires to the y stepper pulled out of the housing. Trying to put that back together, but they don't have any crimping mechanism inside. What a *****.

[mlabruyere]

Check your bearings too and ensure none of them are cracked....had one on mine. If I disconnected the screws and moved the gantry by hand I would get the pop every inch or so since the bearing was cracked.

[ghostlx]

Originally Posted by mlabruyere Check your bearings too and ensure none of them are cracked....had one on mine. If I disconnected the screws and moved the gantry by hand I would get the pop every inch or so since the bearing was cracked.

also check your racks for nicks and dings a good honeing stone may help
just a thought
ghostlx

[Sheridan Basses]

A bit of success and a bit of failure.
Success = Realign all the carriages to assure that the bearings are all making contact. Clamping and adjusting, clamping and adjusting. I slaved the A drive to X and then set the A to run in reverse in the homing/limits. Now the thing rips.
Failure = The wires that got pulled from the Y connecter need to be reconnected again. The Y motor isn't turning. They really skimped on that aspect when the manufactured the motors. No way to crimp the wires down. Need to take apart and try again. They got pulled because i stepped on the wire. Dumb.
On top of that, it appears that i lost a set screw for the coupler. It's the absolute smallest part to the whole kit. Will need to find one somewhere.

[mlabruyere]

Home Depot and Lowes have setscrews in their hardware departments. They are in the "special" parts drawers in the hardware isle.

[Sheridan Basses]

Hah!. I'll try, but HD didn't have T-Track or anything else i've needed on my last five visits.

Originally Posted by mlabruyere Home Depot and Lowes have setscrews in their hardware departments. They are in the "special" parts drawers in the hardware isle.

[mlabruyere]

Originally Posted by Sheridan Basses Hah!. I'll try, but HD didn't have T-Track or anything else i've needed on my last five visits.

Yeah...you will not find T-Track or most anything else for CNC or even good woodworking....but set screws I did find.

[ghostlx]

Originally Posted by Sheridan Basses Hah!. I'll try, but HD didn't have T-Track or anything else i've needed on my last five visits.

just checking how is the build going . hopeing to see some video of your machine.
thanks for your time
ghostlx

[Sheridan Basses]

Hi All. Just posting an update to let you know i didn't fall off the map. Machine is now up and running, just going through the tuning process. I should have more to report in the next few days, including a video of it driving around.
I do have to say that for the price, i'm very impressed with the results. I think other manufacturers are going to have a hard time competing.