Re: Which software ?
Hi
Here are my thoughts......
I use solidworks to create the 3d parts then I Import the model into delcam mill to produce the tool paths, with delcam I had to modify the post processor (the program that produces the G code) then into mach3 on the machine. Then if all goes well the part comes out ...
Here are my thoughts......
I use solidworks to create the 3d parts then I Import the model into delcam mill to produce the tool paths, with delcam I had to modify the post processor (the program that produces the G code) then into mach3 on the machine. Then if all goes well the part comes out ...
Sat 24 Nov , 2012 10:40 am
Re: Starmill PC - Mach3 conversion and Tooling
Hi to all.
Firstly thanks to all with the help on inputs / outputs. hi's or low's
After many nights work the first interface board for a starmill in now complete, just tested it out on the bench and works
realy well, the spindle speed control is now performing as it should, did find a slight glitch ...
Firstly thanks to all with the help on inputs / outputs. hi's or low's
After many nights work the first interface board for a starmill in now complete, just tested it out on the bench and works
realy well, the spindle speed control is now performing as it should, did find a slight glitch ...
Mon 12 Sep , 2011 20:36 pm
Re: Starmill PC - Mach3 conversion and Tooling
Thanks for the info good idea on the radio control leads...
definatly be isolated from the spindle drive as it bites!!
thanks again
Paul
definatly be isolated from the spindle drive as it bites!!

thanks again
Paul
Mon 29 Aug , 2011 17:44 pm
Re: Starmill PC - Mach3 conversion and Tooling
Hi Some great info here, Can any one help please. I am just making an interface board for mach 3 and just wondering
if the connections on the 96 way conector for the X Y Z step and Dir for X y Z need to be pulled to GND to operate
or do they need a +5v signal to operate? as i don't have the whole ...
if the connections on the 96 way conector for the X Y Z step and Dir for X y Z need to be pulled to GND to operate
or do they need a +5v signal to operate? as i don't have the whole ...
Mon 29 Aug , 2011 10:33 am
Re: Starturn 4 Mechanical Questions
Hi
checked out the spindle and have found the tread size for the spindle nose....
and ic ouldn't belive it but it is the same thread as an 18mm sparkplug the realy old type..
i can now make the back plate for the new chucks i have bought i will post a drawing when i have completed the back plate...
checked out the spindle and have found the tread size for the spindle nose....
and ic ouldn't belive it but it is the same thread as an 18mm sparkplug the realy old type..
i can now make the back plate for the new chucks i have bought i will post a drawing when i have completed the back plate...
Sat 16 Apr , 2011 18:22 pm
Re: Starturn 4 Mechanical Questions
Hi Angel tech
I have bought one and it is in use on the other machine...simple unit and i may even try to build one myself..only need to be opto isolated from the signals and can have its own power supply there fore will not need the DC DC converter on board....
setting should be almost the same as ...
I have bought one and it is in use on the other machine...simple unit and i may even try to build one myself..only need to be opto isolated from the signals and can have its own power supply there fore will not need the DC DC converter on board....
setting should be almost the same as ...
Sun 03 Apr , 2011 10:20 am
Re: Starturn 4 Mechanical Questions
Hi All
I do agree the Denford is a great machine...and it is reasonably simple to work on..the version i have has two clips ether side to enable access to the electronics, once you lift the main bed. two parker digiplan SD2 drives i am keeping these units employed as they work perfectly well and and ...
I do agree the Denford is a great machine...and it is reasonably simple to work on..the version i have has two clips ether side to enable access to the electronics, once you lift the main bed. two parker digiplan SD2 drives i am keeping these units employed as they work perfectly well and and ...
Sat 02 Apr , 2011 23:21 pm
Re: Starturn 4 Mechanical Questions
Ok i will have to tighten up the spindle bearings now to keep my tea warm!!
Thanks for the link and i have had a read through interesting info...i have completed a conversion using the digiplanSD3 drives and used a ULN2003 darlington driver chip to pull the step / direction lines low on each axis ...
Thanks for the link and i have had a read through interesting info...i have completed a conversion using the digiplanSD3 drives and used a ULN2003 darlington driver chip to pull the step / direction lines low on each axis ...
Fri 01 Apr , 2011 20:40 pm
Re: Starturn 4 Mechanical Questions
Hi Admin
Hi Andy
Well firstly thanks for the answers and where to look for info...
I have used the built in sensing system, and it tells me that not too tight and just the mild tempreture at speed is fine....and at full speed slightly warm.
just out of interest simalar to adjusting wheel bearings ...
Hi Andy
Well firstly thanks for the answers and where to look for info...
I have used the built in sensing system, and it tells me that not too tight and just the mild tempreture at speed is fine....and at full speed slightly warm.
just out of interest simalar to adjusting wheel bearings ...
Fri 01 Apr , 2011 19:54 pm
Starturn 4 Mechanical Questions
Hi to all
New to the forum, and would like some help if posible on a Starturn 4 lathe. i have bought the lathe on e-bay and as good as new, even still had the anti rust coating on. but alas no pc so now on the road to converting to mach3... but thats another story...
i have run the spindle and it ...
New to the forum, and would like some help if posible on a Starturn 4 lathe. i have bought the lathe on e-bay and as good as new, even still had the anti rust coating on. but alas no pc so now on the road to converting to mach3... but thats another story...
i have run the spindle and it ...
Thu 31 Mar , 2011 22:57 pm