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by Richjfoxone
Mon 13 May , 2013 20:40 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: NOVAMILL TO MACH 3 Conversion
Replies: 21
Views: 29113

Re: NOVAMILL TO MACH 3 Conversion

Dropout.jpg Just thought id share in the success of all my efforts in finally getting some parts made and thank all those patient enough to offer a helping hand during moments of insanity. Theres a few tweaks left with the machine i like to sort. For example i'm still stuck on calibrating the spind...
by Richjfoxone
Tue 19 Mar , 2013 19:25 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: NOVAMILL TO MACH 3 Conversion
Replies: 21
Views: 29113

Re: NOVAMILL TO MACH 3 Conversion

After some time away from the Novamill/mach3 conversion project and having moved house etc. I've finally been able to start looking at the machine again. I do feel a little like I've taken some steps back but I'm pretty happy with the results so far, I have all the hardware working she homes, runs a...
by Richjfoxone
Thu 12 Jul , 2012 12:50 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: NOVAMILL TO MACH 3 Conversion
Replies: 21
Views: 29113

Re: NOVAMILL TO MACH 3 Conversion

After some time with the Denford Novamill machine, i have the axes running using UIM2901-5A BoB from zapp automation through mach 3 and some drivers i bought, this seem to be working fine. I am however stuck with driving the original spindle through the sprint 400 board using this BOB, i did manage ...
by Richjfoxone
Tue 12 Jun , 2012 20:39 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: Novamill, Mach 3 and UIM2901-5A BoB
Replies: 3
Views: 5659

Re: Novamill, Mach 3 and UIM2901-5A BoB

Have you had much success with this board or did you opt for another? I have this board for a similar conversion on a novamill at the moment, I have the Axes running and am now trying to get the spindle and switches running, im want to use the original spindle board ut not sure on the wiring or whet...
by Richjfoxone
Mon 16 Apr , 2012 17:31 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: NOVAMILL TO MACH 3 Conversion
Replies: 21
Views: 29113

Re: NOVAMILL TO MACH 3 Conversion

Hi Laurent. Well that sounds like a tempting offer, although im about 300 miles south of you, plus i have no way of transporting it. The cost of getting it to you out weighs the benefit i think, I am actually quite keen on having a go myself with it first, then at least i can understand whats been d...
by Richjfoxone
Thu 05 Apr , 2012 16:27 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: NOVAMILL TO MACH 3 Conversion
Replies: 21
Views: 29113

Re: NOVAMILL TO MACH 3 Conversion

So heres the latest, i spoke to Denford and they replied with the following (see below), Here are my thoughts.... i have an untested machine, I was told it was working but i have yet to see it run, i trust the seller but even if the motors and boards etc are fine, are they now out dated? what if the...
by Richjfoxone
Tue 03 Apr , 2012 14:53 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: NOVAMILL TO MACH 3 Conversion
Replies: 21
Views: 29113

Re: NOVAMILL TO MACH 3 Conversion

Im not sure which controller i have, is there a way to find out? At this stage im open to any suggestions although it would be handy for me to get it up and running on mach 3. Ive hopefully attached some images if they are not clear ill take some more,I believe the serial number is 91124G1/2 from ja...
by Richjfoxone
Tue 03 Apr , 2012 11:13 am
Forum: Novamill
Topic: NOVAMILL TO MACH 3 Conversion
Replies: 21
Views: 29113

NOVAMILL TO MACH 3 Conversion

Ive just bought a Denford Novamill CNC, and like many others im sure id like to convert it to MACH 3. I have the electronics but not the software, so as I understand I will need to at least replace the boards to get it up and running. Really what im hoping for is any information that people might ha...