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Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00:18:23 +0100
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Subject: Re: [london-hack-space] Re: Plasma cutter has arrived :)
From: Simon Howes <simonhowes...@googlemail.com>
To: london-hack-space@googlegroups.com
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Hmm. Also, we could probably also replace the deathtrap socket next to the
laser cutter (the faceplate hangs at an angle and you can touch live wires
inside) with a proper socket for the high current plasma.

Trying to look online if one could be found that was also key-lockable.
Hate to have to give the safety-bear talk but we're prolly gonna want to
restrict access to the plasm0r to peeps that have been trained. Its not
very difficult to use, but the type of damage you can do yourself/others is
pretty high up there on the list when you have a machine that can
effortlessly slice 1/2" steel.

Any ideas on connectors? Maybe we could make a little plastic cover with a
lock that covers the socket and afix a sticker regarding training?
On Jun 16, 2012 12:08 AM, "Russ Garrett" <r...@garrett.co.uk> wrote:

> We should try and work out if this is because of airborne or power-borne
> interference, somehow. If nothing else because of curiosity.
>
> There shouldn't be that many people using the plasma cutter, though, so i=
n
> the mean time let's make sure that all the plasma users are well aware of
> the interference issues :)
> On Jun 15, 2012 11:57 PM, "Charles Yarnold" <charlesyarn...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> It causes the pc to stop USB from working, and kills coolbot. (it brown
>> outs coolbot resulting in either a reset, or as it was when I came in,
>> scrolling gibberish on the screen and not on the network) It would requi=
re
>> people unplugging the lasercutter when plasma cutting was talking place =
and
>> plugging it back in, thats something I don't particularly trust people t=
o
>> do correctly.
>>
>> On 15 June 2012 23:47, Simon Howes <simonhowes...@googlemail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Dont plas and lase at the same time bro
>>> On Jun 15, 2012 11:43 PM, "Charles Yarnold" <charlesyarn...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Humm, is there a cheaper way to fix this? I'm a bit worried (with
>>>> no evidence to back up my feelings) if it could effect the lasercutter
>>>> tube's powersupply during use and damage the tube...
>>>>
>>>> On 15 June 2012 23:15, Russ Garrett <r...@garrett.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> We can't do this without fully replacing the dist board - which will
>>>>> cost more than =A3500 :(
>>>>> On Jun 15, 2012 11:05 PM, "Charles Yarnold" <charlesyarn...@gmail.com=
>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Can we sort out a separate phase for the plasma asap? Its use dims
>>>>>> all lights, but more worryingly effects the lasercutter's PC and see=
ms to
>>>>>> be killing coolbot.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Squiggles
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sol
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 8 June 2012 10:35, Simon Howes <simonhowes...@googlemail.com>wrot=
e:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hidiiiiiihiiiiiiiii peeps,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Can someone be in the workshop monday PM to hand the (failPlasma
>>>>>>> cutter) to the courier who will come to collect it?
>>>>>>> And can they drop me an email when it's collected?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I'll box it all up and leave it by the door - they're going to do a
>>>>>>> complete replacement of the whole unit.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Herpaderpaderp.
>>>>>>> Failplasma
>>>>>>> On Jun 7, 2012 9:34 AM, "Simon Howes" <simonhowes...@googlemail.com=
>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Yup,  we had that connected.
>>>>>>>> Made us jump out of our skins everytime it autostarted while were
>>>>>>>> faffing with the plasma cutters leads, connectors or the like.
>>>>>>>> On Jun 7, 2012 9:29 AM, "DomK" <dok4...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> just wondering is it the kind that requires an air compressor to
>>>>>>>>> run
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Jun 6, 10:31 pm, Simon Howes <simonhowes...@googlemail.com>
>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> > Meh. And it doesnt work. Or only works if you're really smart.
>>>>>>>>> Gonna bitch
>>>>>>>>> > at the guy tomorrow.  PlasmaCutter has been left in the space,
>>>>>>>>>  please dont
>>>>>>>>> > mess with it.
>>>>>>>>> > On Jun 6, 2012 1:01 PM, "Simon Howes" <
>>>>>>>>> simonhowes...@googlemail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>> > > Yeah, it was an ebay cheapie. Cant remember the make of the
>>>>>>>>> top of my head.
>>>>>>>>> > > Uk supplier tho, as I didnt feel like playing silly buggers
>>>>>>>>> with
>>>>>>>>> > > international shipping (finally got some LEDs I ordered in
>>>>>>>>> October just the
>>>>>>>>> > > other day!)
>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>> > > I guess we'll find out how good/bad it is soon enough.
>>>>>>>>> > > And hopefully it'll survive the ferrets clawing and scratchin=
g
>>>>>>>>> and pawing
>>>>>>>>> > > and using it. Hopefully.
>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>> > > On Jun 6, 2012 12:52 PM, "Mike Pountney" <
>>>>>>>>> mike.pount...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>> > >> out of interest, what model did you get, and how much for?
>>>>>>>>> Was it an ebay
>>>>>>>>> > >> special?
>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>> > >> On 6 Jun 2012, at 12:48, Simon Howes wrote:
>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>> > >> I'll be lugging it to the space tonite
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>
>>

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<p>Hmm. Also, we could probably also replace the deathtrap socket next to t=
he laser cutter (the faceplate hangs at an angle and you can touch live wir=
es inside) with a proper socket for the high current plasma.</p>
<p>Trying to look online if one could be found that was also key-lockable. =
Hate to have to give the safety-bear talk but we&#39;re prolly gonna want t=
o restrict access to the plasm0r to peeps that have been trained. Its not v=
ery difficult to use, but the type of damage you can do yourself/others is =
pretty high up there on the list when you have a machine that can effortles=
sly slice 1/2&quot; steel.</p>

<p>Any ideas on connectors? Maybe we could make a little plastic cover with=
 a lock that covers the socket and afix a sticker regarding training?</p>
<div class=3D"gmail_quote">On Jun 16, 2012 12:08 AM, &quot;Russ Garrett&quo=
t; &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:r...@garrett.co.uk">r...@garrett.co.uk</a>&gt; wro=
te:<br type=3D"attribution"><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"marg=
in:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
<p>We should try and work out if this is because of airborne or power-borne=
 interference, somehow. If nothing else because of curiosity.</p>
<p>There shouldn&#39;t be that many people using the plasma cutter, though,=
 so in the mean time let&#39;s make sure that all the plasma users are well=
 aware of the interference issues :)</p>
<div class=3D"gmail_quote">On Jun 15, 2012 11:57 PM, &quot;Charles Yarnold&=
quot; &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:charlesyarn...@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">cha=
rlesyarn...@gmail.com</a>&gt; wrote:<br type=3D"attribution"><blockquote cl=
ass=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;p=
adding-left:1ex">

It causes the pc to stop USB from working, and kills coolbot. (it brown out=
s coolbot resulting in either a reset, or as it was when I came in, scrolli=
ng gibberish on the screen and not on the network) It would require people =
unplugging the lasercutter when plasma cutting was talking place and pluggi=
ng it back in, thats something I don&#39;t=A0particularly=A0trust people to=
 do correctly.<br>



<br><div class=3D"gmail_quote">On 15 June 2012 23:47, Simon Howes <span dir=
=3D"ltr">&lt;<a href=3D"mailto:simonhowes...@googlemail.com" target=3D"_bla=
nk">simonhowes...@googlemail.com</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br><blockquote class=
=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padd=
ing-left:1ex">



<p>Dont plas and lase at the same time bro</p><div><div>
<div class=3D"gmail_quote">On Jun 15, 2012 11:43 PM, &quot;Charles Yarnold&=
quot; &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:charlesyarn...@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">cha=
rlesyarn...@gmail.com</a>&gt; wrote:<br type=3D"attribution"><blockquote cl=
ass=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;p=
adding-left:1ex">




Humm, is there a cheaper way to fix this? I&#39;m a bit worried (with no=A0=
evidence=A0to back up my feelings) if it could effect the lasercutter tube&=
#39;s powersupply during use and damage the tube...<br><br><div class=3D"gm=
ail_quote">






On 15 June 2012 23:15, Russ Garrett <span dir=3D"ltr">&lt;<a href=3D"mailto=
:r...@garrett.co.uk" target=3D"_blank">r...@garrett.co.uk</a>&gt;</span> wr=
ote:<br><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border=
-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">






<p>We can&#39;t do this without fully replacing the dist board - which will=
 cost more than =A3500 :(</p><div><div>
<div class=3D"gmail_quote">On Jun 15, 2012 11:05 PM, &quot;Charles Yarnold&=
quot; &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:charlesyarn...@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">cha=
rlesyarn...@gmail.com</a>&gt; wrote:<br type=3D"attribution"><blockquote cl=
ass=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;p=
adding-left:1ex">








Can we sort out a=A0separate=A0phase for the plasma asap? Its use dims all =
lights, but more=A0worryingly effects the lasercutter&#39;s PC and seems to=
 be killing coolbot.=A0<div><br></div><div>Squiggles</div><div><br></div><d=
iv>







Sol<br>


<br><div class=3D"gmail_quote">On 8 June 2012 10:35, Simon Howes <span dir=
=3D"ltr">&lt;<a href=3D"mailto:simonhowes...@googlemail.com" target=3D"_bla=
nk">simonhowes...@googlemail.com</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br><blockquote class=
=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padd=
ing-left:1ex">










<p>Hidiiiiiihiiiiiiiii peeps,</p>
<p>Can someone be in the workshop monday PM to hand the (failPlasma cutter)=
 to the courier who will come to collect it?<br>
And can they drop me an email when it&#39;s collected?</p>
<p>I&#39;ll box it all up and leave it by the door - they&#39;re going to d=
o a complete replacement of the whole unit. </p>
<p>Herpaderpaderp.<br>
Failplasma</p><div><div>
<div class=3D"gmail_quote">On Jun 7, 2012 9:34 AM, &quot;Simon Howes&quot; =
&lt;<a href=3D"mailto:simonhowes...@googlemail.com" target=3D"_blank">simon=
howes...@googlemail.com</a>&gt; wrote:<br type=3D"attribution"><blockquote =
class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid=
;padding-left:1ex">













<p>Yup,=A0 we had that connected.<br>
Made us jump out of our skins everytime it autostarted while were faffing w=
ith the plasma cutters leads, connectors or the like.</p>
<div class=3D"gmail_quote">On Jun 7, 2012 9:29 AM, &quot;DomK&quot; &lt;<a =
href=3D"mailto:dok4...@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">dok4...@gmail.com</a>&g=
t; wrote:<br type=3D"attribution"><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=
=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">














just wondering is it the kind that requires an air compressor to run<br>
<br>
On Jun 6, 10:31=A0pm, Simon Howes &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:simonhowes...@googl=
email.com" target=3D"_blank">simonhowes...@googlemail.com</a>&gt; wrote:<br=
>
&gt; Meh. And it doesnt work. Or only works if you&#39;re really smart. Gon=
na bitch<br>
&gt; at the guy tomorrow. =A0PlasmaCutter has been left in the space, =A0pl=
ease dont<br>
&gt; mess with it.<br>
&gt; On Jun 6, 2012 1:01 PM, &quot;Simon Howes&quot; &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:=
simonhowes...@googlemail.com" target=3D"_blank">simonhowes...@googlemail.co=
m</a>&gt; wrote:<br>
&gt;<br>
&gt;<br>
&gt;<br>
&gt;<br>
&gt;<br>
&gt;<br>
&gt;<br>
&gt; &gt; Yeah, it was an ebay cheapie. Cant remember the make of the top o=
f my head.<br>
&gt; &gt; Uk supplier tho, as I didnt feel like playing silly buggers with<=
br>
&gt; &gt; international shipping (finally got some LEDs I ordered in Octobe=
r just the<br>
&gt; &gt; other day!)<br>
&gt;<br>
&gt; &gt; I guess we&#39;ll find out how good/bad it is soon enough.<br>
&gt; &gt; And hopefully it&#39;ll survive the ferrets clawing and scratchin=
g and pawing<br>
&gt; &gt; and using it. Hopefully.<br>
&gt;<br>
&gt; &gt; On Jun 6, 2012 12:52 PM, &quot;Mike Pountney&quot; &lt;<a href=3D=
"mailto:mike.pount...@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">mike.pount...@gmail.com<=
/a>&gt; wrote:<br>
&gt;<br>
&gt; &gt;&gt; out of interest, what model did you get, and how much for? Wa=
s it an ebay<br>
&gt; &gt;&gt; special?<br>
&gt;<br>
&gt; &gt;&gt; On 6 Jun 2012, at 12:48, Simon Howes wrote:<br>
&gt;<br>
&gt; &gt;&gt; I&#39;ll be lugging it to the space tonite</blockquote></div>
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