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by TDIPower
Wed 11 Aug , 2021 8:42 am
Forum: Turn270
Topic: All the gear no idea
Replies: 19
Views: 17252

Re: All the gear no idea

Its great to have an update and glad you are moving forward.

Pete
by TDIPower
Thu 29 Jul , 2021 0:08 am
Forum: UP! 3D Printer
Topic: How to view Up! G-code?
Replies: 5
Views: 8113

Re: How to view Up! G-code?

What are you using to convert you stl files to gcode? We have a couple of creality machines in work and use Cura to do the slicing/post processing. Why not dload that and look at the speed settings for the ender3 and the up machines. I know it can all be tweaked in Cura.
by TDIPower
Sun 11 Jul , 2021 9:47 am
Forum: Software
Topic: Software/License Help!
Replies: 2
Views: 5892

Re: Software/License Help!

Just a thought for down the line, do you have usb on your novamill? Do you have rs232 port on your laptop? Start reading up on all the posts about getting things talking. Pete
by TDIPower
Sun 11 Jul , 2021 9:45 am
Forum: Software
Topic: Software/License Help!
Replies: 2
Views: 5892

Re: Software/License Help!

Without checking the list myself, have you checked which version of the software you can run. I dont know if denford will still do vr2, so if you can you want vr5, easy to dload BUT you need to talk to denford about a licence £££, some people gut and sell on the control and fit other stuff. Im happy...
by TDIPower
Thu 24 Jun , 2021 21:40 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: Novamill Connection Issue
Replies: 3
Views: 6665

Re: Novamill Connection Issue

There is a thread somewhere on how to find the file with the licence text, you can download the software from the main denford site and then paste the text back into the file. You should be able to prove your computer and com port on any of your other machines. The com port is set via bios or within...
by TDIPower
Tue 15 Jun , 2021 17:53 pm
Forum: Router 2600
Topic: Alignment jig for front panel
Replies: 1
Views: 4907

Re: Alignment jig for front panel

not used a 2600 but on the Microrouter there is an Aluminium L sections under the X travel lead screws. For doing just what are doing I have fixed 18mm MDF or Plywood to tham and then screwed through the Rack fixing points (You can use the router to machine holes to screw insert nuts into https://ww...
by TDIPower
Tue 15 Jun , 2021 17:46 pm
Forum: MicroRouter
Topic: Micro Router 2nd Hand
Replies: 92
Views: 71882

Re: Micro Router 2nd Hand

you could try one of those temp sensors (look like a 'ray gun') just look at the temps on components, when i worked in electronics we would use freezer spray and a small nozzle heat gun, to try and warm or cool components to see if that was an issue, sometimes it was a dry joint on a connector or ch...
by TDIPower
Wed 09 Jun , 2021 21:55 pm
Forum: VersaLaser
Topic: Laptop not communicating with VL300
Replies: 5
Views: 7342

Re: Laptop not communicating with VL300

I just realised you have the VL300, ours is a VL200, as for the end of the road Ours is from 2004! OK we have had to replace one of the internal PSUs and are on our 3rd laser tube, 2nd honeycomb bed and 2nd set of lens/mirrors. Have you tried a new USB lead? I know you will have as you have already ...
by TDIPower
Wed 09 Jun , 2021 17:07 pm
Forum: VersaLaser
Topic: Laptop not communicating with VL300
Replies: 5
Views: 7342

Re: Laptop not communicating with VL300

seen this quite a lot over the years and it has always been cured by pulling all the plugs (usb/mains) booting everything up and then plugging usb in again. OR un installing everything and reinstalling, OR by plugging in to another USB port. We have it if a kid is still logged in and rather than sig...
by TDIPower
Fri 28 May , 2021 0:36 am
Forum: Machines
Topic: Triac PC spindle motor speed varies by its self
Replies: 29
Views: 140480

Re: Triac PC spindle motor speed varies by its self

looks like a cool bit of kit. I picked up a hand held unit as I various things I want to use one for
by TDIPower
Thu 27 May , 2021 17:55 pm
Forum: Machines
Topic: Triac PC spindle motor speed varies by its self
Replies: 29
Views: 140480

Re: Triac PC spindle motor speed varies by its self

Sounds good. I don't think the screen reflects actual speed just what speed is being called for by the 0-10v out from the control. If you want a cheep solution get a contactless RPM meter ~£10 from amazon fire up the spindle dial in the speed then run the program.

Pete
by TDIPower
Wed 26 May , 2021 17:11 pm
Forum: MicroRouter Vertical / MaxiRouter
Topic: 4th axis
Replies: 8
Views: 8884

Re: 4th axis

I only did it for this job, normally I use the vacuum bed, It was really so I could secure the oak to the sac bed and then it was easier to secure that to the other in the machine. The microrouter doesn't have a bed as such, just 2 rails on the x. I won't do anything like that again with a school pr...
by TDIPower
Wed 26 May , 2021 17:04 pm
Forum: Machines
Topic: Triac PC spindle motor speed varies by its self
Replies: 29
Views: 140480

Re: Triac PC spindle motor speed varies by its self

The control board will still output it's version of the 0-10v if the g code is there, just ensure you have disconnected the wires from it to the sprint so you only have the pot. I like the idea of the 10turn pot, I'm not sure if the display will report the actual spindle speed set by the pot or what...
by TDIPower
Tue 25 May , 2021 17:46 pm
Forum: MicroRouter Vertical / MaxiRouter
Topic: 4th axis
Replies: 8
Views: 8884

Re: 4th axis

I did some light oak for a kids project at school. I learnt the hard way... a couple of cutters and waisted wood. Most important thing is rigidity, clamp it down! I had 18mm ply clamped to the machine, an 18mm ply sacrificial bed screwed into the back of the Oak and then to the 18mm clamped to the m...
by TDIPower
Mon 24 May , 2021 17:38 pm
Forum: MicroRouter Vertical / MaxiRouter
Topic: 4th axis
Replies: 8
Views: 8884

Re: 4th axis

SpindleSpeedFeedRateInsert.pdf
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does this help
by TDIPower
Mon 24 May , 2021 17:33 pm
Forum: Machines
Topic: Triac PC spindle motor speed varies by its self
Replies: 29
Views: 140480

Re: Triac PC spindle motor speed varies by its self

according to the sprint diagram there should be 10v on pin 1, it might only become enabled when the drive is turned on, for testing you could just put a switch across pin 4-5. Does the triac not have a manual over ride pot you could just re task for the moment to test? You do need to be careful with...
by TDIPower
Sun 23 May , 2021 14:49 pm
Forum: Machines
Topic: Triac PC spindle motor speed varies by its self
Replies: 29
Views: 140480

Re: Triac PC spindle motor speed varies by its self

You should be able to prove if its the sprint by disconnecting the 0-10v from the denford control and just wiring a pot as per the diagram for the sprint I pointed you to. that way you can manually alter the speed and see if it stays stable or hunts. If it is fine then it points to the problem being...
by TDIPower
Fri 21 May , 2021 13:21 pm
Forum: Machines
Topic: Triac PC spindle motor speed varies by its self
Replies: 29
Views: 140480

Re: Triac PC spindle motor speed varies by its self

Not sure if this will help but I uploaded the drawings for a sprint controller, may not be the same though viewtopic.php?f=46&t=4778

Pete
by TDIPower
Tue 11 May , 2021 17:39 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Sprint/micromill/BOB problem
Replies: 1
Views: 5547

Re: Sprint/micromill/BOB problem

so you see the 0-10v change on the output from the bob but the sprint isn't responding to the level change? Have you put a pot on the 3 terminals for speed control on the sprint and tried it that way? 0v wiper 10v If both of those check out then it might be something to do with some issue I have rea...
by TDIPower
Sat 08 May , 2021 22:44 pm
Forum: Micromill / Microturn
Topic: Puling 12v/5v off Micromill/Microturn
Replies: 2
Views: 5698

Re: Puling 12v/5v off Micromill/Microturn

have a good search on here, there have been several people who have done conversions over the years they may well have documented the info you need. Pretty much all machines use the same control so don't limit yourself to the micromill/turn threads.

Pete