CNC upgrade parts have arrived - work to start tonight

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Ken Runner

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Aug 18, 2015, 5:00:18 PM8/18/15
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I received the parts for the CNC upgrade today, so I plan on trying to start the upgrade tonight, come on by if you want to participate...

Ken Runner

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Aug 19, 2015, 11:36:29 AM8/19/15
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Setup the PC for the CNC, installed Mach 3, but couldn't figure out where to enter a license key.  Realized that the PC does not have a parallel port, so I ordered one to put into a card slot.  Downloaded all the documentation the vendor had available.  I'm planning on printing the service manual out.

Jeremy and I took the back off the CNC and discussed what we could take out to make room for the new parts.  I think we still need a couple of cables.  I took pictures of the CNC guts for reference and to figure out the wiring for the steppers.  Hopefully the card will be in so that I can bring it by on Saturday...

tookys3

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Aug 19, 2015, 1:24:45 PM8/19/15
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I think it would be cool if the gecko controller was kept external in a see theough case, so people could see it.



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Ken Runner

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Aug 19, 2015, 1:54:15 PM8/19/15
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What is we just put a plexiglass panel on the back of the CNC?


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tookys3

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Aug 19, 2015, 3:38:07 PM8/19/15
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Thatd be cool i think.

M. Good

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Aug 19, 2015, 6:31:24 PM8/19/15
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Ken,

The kit should have included an Ethernet SmoothStepper that eliminates the need for a parallel port and has better data transfer rate.

 

Is this the kit that was bought?

http://www.soigeneris.com/dyna_2200__2400__2800_conversion_kit-details.aspx

 

Man i'm missing out on the fun :(

 

But it's good to see the project is moving forward.

 

I have $50 to donate towards the project.

 

Ray

Ken Runner

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Aug 19, 2015, 7:59:56 PM8/19/15
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Yes that is the kit and it did include the ethernet port, there just isn't much info on how that's supposed to interconnect to things...maybe I should email the guy and see if he has any better docs on the kit, all I found so far were his docs on the steppers and service and user manuals for the CNC.  He did have links to the gecko manuals, but it was only 5 pages and didn't mention the ethernet connection.  I'm open to any suggestions or better info on how to put this together...

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