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Welcome to the Lobo CNC Project! My name is Jeff, creator of the Lobo CNC Project. This is where I'll be answering technical support questions, musing about miscellaneous technical issues, and where users can share information about their machines and software.

This forum is open to anyone, but I'll be keeping discussions pretty closely related to the Lobo CNC Project. Please visit lobocnc.com for complete project information.

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3/11/23

Setting up on a newer computer

My maker space has one of these, but the computer it's connected to is pretty old and a pain to

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Setting up on a newer computer

My maker space has one of these, but the computer it's connected to is pretty old and a pain to

3/11/23

Pedro Perenne, Greg Stearns3

2/1/22

Anyone have the LOBO-CNC files?

Thanks! but, the link points to a ¿game site? and on the web archive site, I found nothing useful...

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Anyone have the LOBO-CNC files?

Thanks! but, the link points to a ¿game site? and on the web archive site, I found nothing useful...

2/1/22

jrcf...@icloud.com, Jeff3

6/29/18

Slow speed jerking

Thanks, Jeff. That helped quite a bit

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Slow speed jerking

Thanks, Jeff. That helped quite a bit

6/29/18

11/21/17

Sudden two axis death?

So, swapping out the A3967 driver chips for the failed axes was the fix--thanks Jeff. If this ever

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Sudden two axis death?

So, swapping out the A3967 driver chips for the failed axes was the fix--thanks Jeff. If this ever

11/21/17

Jeff, … sopor...@gmail.com5

5/3/17

Anyone interested in selling Lobo CNC parts?

Maybe... I am in the process of make one of it for myself... and upon the costs that I'll find

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Anyone interested in selling Lobo CNC parts?

Maybe... I am in the process of make one of it for myself... and upon the costs that I'll find

5/3/17

eenor wildeboar, Jeff2

6/16/16

Positioning length of fretboard along Y axis on my Desktop CNC for Fretboard app?

Probably the easiest thing for you to do would be to use a text editor on the g-code file and

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Positioning length of fretboard along Y axis on my Desktop CNC for Fretboard app?

Probably the easiest thing for you to do would be to use a text editor on the g-code file and

6/16/16

Jeff, … gpe...@gmail.com13

3/14/16

New closed-loop stepper controller available

Unfortunately, there wasn't really too much interest in the PS3 board so I've shelved the

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New closed-loop stepper controller available

Unfortunately, there wasn't really too much interest in the PS3 board so I've shelved the

3/14/16

steven.wh...@gmail.com, … Ted Markson5

10/6/15

Used Lobo to be had?

For reference I think the encoders are optical code wheel type from US Digital. There's a part

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Used Lobo to be had?

For reference I think the encoders are optical code wheel type from US Digital. There's a part

10/6/15

9/23/15

PS3 closed-loop stepper controller boards to be had?

Does anyone out there have a PS3 controller (or more than one) they got from Jeff, and no longer need

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PS3 closed-loop stepper controller boards to be had?

Does anyone out there have a PS3 controller (or more than one) they got from Jeff, and no longer need

9/23/15

Ted Markson, … Daniel Allen14

1/22/15

What I've Made (Showcase Thread)

Thanks! It is the end-mill type.

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What I've Made (Showcase Thread)

Thanks! It is the end-mill type.

1/22/15

12/11/14

Connection problems

Anyone had a problem connecting to the Lobo using Win 7? I have downloaded the the virtual com port

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Connection problems

Anyone had a problem connecting to the Lobo using Win 7? I have downloaded the the virtual com port

12/11/14

moonblo...@gmail.com

12/7/14

LoboCNC Anyone added a 4th axis(rotational axis)?

I am considering purchasing the parts to build a LoboCNC mill. But I was curious about adding some

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LoboCNC Anyone added a 4th axis(rotational axis)?

I am considering purchasing the parts to build a LoboCNC mill. But I was curious about adding some

12/7/14

fest...@gmail.com

12/1/14

Considering buying /building

Since the wife has 'authorized' some spending on more garage toys... I'm strongly

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Considering buying /building

Since the wife has 'authorized' some spending on more garage toys... I'm strongly

12/1/14

thest...@gmail.com, … Jeff9

12/1/14

Learning the Lobo, and having some difficulties

Impressive. Looks like you might win the award for the biggest chunk of aluminum hogged out on a Lobo

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Learning the Lobo, and having some difficulties

Impressive. Looks like you might win the award for the biggest chunk of aluminum hogged out on a Lobo

12/1/14

David Pendleton, Jeff3

11/5/14

How do the coordinates of a drawing relate to the "home" coordinates of the LoboCNC mill?

Jeff, I using a TinyG controller with ChiliPeppr software with LoboCNC mill. Even so, your

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How do the coordinates of a drawing relate to the "home" coordinates of the LoboCNC mill?

Jeff, I using a TinyG controller with ChiliPeppr software with LoboCNC mill. Even so, your

11/5/14

Amal Ghodbane, Jeff2

5/29/14

Choosing the right motors is actually a little tricky. You need to match the motor's speed and

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Choosing the right motors is actually a little tricky. You need to match the motor's speed and

5/29/14

Mast Blast, Ted Markson2

4/29/14

Plastic accordion covers

Raul - I used 2mil clear gift wrap plastic, most craft stores should have something like this.

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Plastic accordion covers

Raul - I used 2mil clear gift wrap plastic, most craft stores should have something like this.

4/29/14

Jeff, … mj...@zips.uakron.edu7

4/28/14

Bug reporting for PSCNC

Jeff, Been pretty busy and haven't had a chance to play with the mill. The issue was noticed with

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Bug reporting for PSCNC

Jeff, Been pretty busy and haven't had a chance to play with the mill. The issue was noticed with

4/28/14

Charles Kerr, Jeff2

4/18/14

Yes, the board does us an FTDI USB serial chip. -Jeff

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Yes, the board does us an FTDI USB serial chip. -Jeff

4/18/14

Norman Brewer, Jeff3

4/8/14

Controller and servos for other devices

I really like the closed loop servo design of the S3x3 controller and the USB interface. I have a

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Controller and servos for other devices

I really like the closed loop servo design of the S3x3 controller and the USB interface. I have a

4/8/14

lespen...@gmail.com

3/26/14

Home switches when running in step/direction mode

Re: Home switches when running in step/direction mode I am replacing a stepper based (FlashCut CNC)

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Home switches when running in step/direction mode

Re: Home switches when running in step/direction mode I am replacing a stepper based (FlashCut CNC)

3/26/14

3/17/14

Servo motors v. steppers

thanks you jeff, waiting your new board br

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Servo motors v. steppers

thanks you jeff, waiting your new board br

3/17/14

3/14/14

PIC-servo SC IC with LOBO

I am playing around with the BeagleBone black, and was considering doing my own cape for it. I was

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PIC-servo SC IC with LOBO

I am playing around with the BeagleBone black, and was considering doing my own cape for it. I was

3/14/14

Jeff, … Ted Markson21

3/4/14

New features for Lobo CNC control program

On Monday, March 3, 2014 1:22:12 PM UTC-5, Jeff wrote: Also - until I get a fix for the arc issue,

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New features for Lobo CNC control program

On Monday, March 3, 2014 1:22:12 PM UTC-5, Jeff wrote: Also - until I get a fix for the arc issue,

3/4/14

Doug, … Jeff7

1/26/14

Spindle speeds and feedrates will depend on the tool diameter and depth of cut. But as an example, if

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Spindle speeds and feedrates will depend on the tool diameter and depth of cut. But as an example, if

1/26/14

Norman Brewer, … Ted Markson3

10/28/13

Using tool length offsets

I zero our lobo by this procedure. - loosen collet nut - insert and hold bit - lower the machine Z

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Using tool length offsets

I zero our lobo by this procedure. - loosen collet nut - insert and hold bit - lower the machine Z

10/28/13

9/14/13

Low-cost router test

While most people are using the Makita variable speed router for their spindle. I thought I'd

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Low-cost router test

While most people are using the Makita variable speed router for their spindle. I thought I'd

9/14/13

yell...@gmail.com, … Jeff12

8/21/13

Resolution and accuracy specs?

I haven't worked on the software in a bit, but I should... The additions you are looking to

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Resolution and accuracy specs?

I haven't worked on the software in a bit, but I should... The additions you are looking to

8/21/13

no...@nlbrewe.com, Jeff2

7/24/13

Open source development environment

The PSCNC code was developed using Borland C++ Builder v.5, which is really, really ancient. The

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Open source development environment

The PSCNC code was developed using Borland C++ Builder v.5, which is really, really ancient. The

7/24/13

ski...@verizon.net, Jeff6

6/22/13

Current Status on Dallas, Tx Area Lobo CNC

I took my 2' x 2' x 3/8" sheet of phenolic and cut it into five smaller sections

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Current Status on Dallas, Tx Area Lobo CNC

I took my 2' x 2' x 3/8" sheet of phenolic and cut it into five smaller sections

6/22/13

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