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by gwandad
Fri Dec 23, 2016 1:31 pm
Forum: Cut2D - General
Topic: Cutting a Taller Part
Replies: 19
Views: 19597

Re: Cutting a Taller Part

We have come across this problem & I'm grateful for all your posts! Has there been any moves from above re a better fix than modifying the post processor? or the generated code?
by gwandad
Mon Dec 12, 2016 12:53 am
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Vectric's 12 days of christmas is here....
Replies: 43
Views: 47186

Re: Vectric's 12 days of christmas is here....

Thank you for the clipart.
Merry Christmas to everybody & a happy cnc new year.
by gwandad
Fri Aug 12, 2016 2:06 am
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Covered Wagon Plaque
Replies: 6
Views: 5870

Re: Covered Wagon Plaque

Great carving of a Bison.
by gwandad
Fri Aug 12, 2016 1:35 am
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Eagle
Replies: 6
Views: 6436

Re: Eagle

Absolutely beautiful.
by gwandad
Thu Feb 18, 2016 12:12 am
Forum: Control Software related questions
Topic: Software to cut toolpaths
Replies: 28
Views: 18789

Re: Software to cut toolpaths

Well I've done a lot of research over the last couple of days. I really wish I had done this before rather than after. I've purchased a set of Leadshine M542 drivers from a local CNC supply business. They make all the right noises about support, et cetera so hopefully I'll be on the right track. I c...
by gwandad
Tue Feb 16, 2016 2:09 am
Forum: Control Software related questions
Topic: Software to cut toolpaths
Replies: 28
Views: 18789

Re: Software to cut toolpaths

My entry wasn't meant to be flippant. There are OX routers all over the world running Nema 23 steppers with on board drivers such as DRV8825 with no reported problems. The drivers I bought have a much more robust Toshiba 6600, mounted on a substantial heatsink, so I would have thought reliability wo...
by gwandad
Mon Feb 15, 2016 10:23 am
Forum: Control Software related questions
Topic: Software to cut toolpaths
Replies: 28
Views: 18789

Re: Software to cut toolpaths

Finally got myself and my machine sorted. I can round my material and have made successful rotary items from the Vectric Aspire 3d clip-art collection. I have a question re the drivers for the stepper motors. I did a very cursory search on eBay looking for drivers to handle 4 amps or so. All my prev...
by gwandad
Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:29 am
Forum: Control Software related questions
Topic: Software to cut toolpaths
Replies: 28
Views: 18789

Re: Software to cut toolpaths

I have been very remiss not getting back. I had an absolutely magnificent Christmas with family or helping good old granddad with his hobby! Took the advice tendered and got Mach3. I also purchased an AKZ 250 controller card. Unfortunately it's been mixed with a bit of illness which has slowed me do...
by gwandad
Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:00 am
Forum: Wrapped Rotary Machining
Topic: Material Setup
Replies: 16
Views: 11267

Re: Material Setup

I hope this is okay to put it in here. I have just built myself a new machine the sole purpose of doing some rotary work I previously built in Openbuilds OX and have had a lot of fun with that. I'm using Aspire 8, but am having a lot of trouble trying to sort rounding. I go to gadgets and select the...
by gwandad
Tue Dec 08, 2015 10:10 pm
Forum: Control Software related questions
Topic: Software to cut toolpaths
Replies: 28
Views: 18789

Re: Software to cut toolpaths

By the time I buy the card, the drivers, software etc, & given the state of the $A, I'm up for a lot more money than I can readily afford regardless of marital good will. I think I'll give one of the Chinese units from eBay a go. In the meantime I'm off to the sunny north for a break, to visit famil...
by gwandad
Mon Dec 07, 2015 1:45 pm
Forum: Control Software related questions
Topic: Software to cut toolpaths
Replies: 28
Views: 18789

Re: Software to cut toolpaths

Thanks. I wasn't aware of that & my machine is in a workshop area with no signal. I fact I gave up on TinyG with my original OX 3 axis for the same reason. I tried the offline version, but I wasn't clever enough. It failed 100% on me. That's why I went to xPro! which is working fine for my 3 axis wo...
by gwandad
Mon Dec 07, 2015 11:34 am
Forum: Control Software related questions
Topic: Software to cut toolpaths
Replies: 28
Views: 18789

Re: Software to cut toolpaths

I clocked the wrong box. Try this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/281877861813?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT Sorry! George
by gwandad
Mon Dec 07, 2015 11:24 am
Forum: Control Software related questions
Topic: Software to cut toolpaths
Replies: 28
Views: 18789

Re: Software to cut toolpaths

Firstly, Glenn, I am using the Mk2 & updated grbl. It says 4 axis, but the fine print says clone x,y,z. Pretty sneaky. I really appreciate what you blokes have done. Here is the latest from me. Firstly my wife of 51 years says she can read me like a book!(I wish the reverse were true) asks me what's...
by gwandad
Sun Dec 06, 2015 11:23 am
Forum: Control Software related questions
Topic: Software to cut toolpaths
Replies: 28
Views: 18789

Re: Software to cut toolpaths

I thought if I got Mach3 I'd then need a new breakout & drivers which would come to a lot more than $175! Is it possible that it would work with xPro? what about the grbl load? Than there is , probably the biggest snag, my having to learn a new system. I've just learned to love Aspire, so all I want...
by gwandad
Fri Dec 04, 2015 10:34 pm
Forum: Control Software related questions
Topic: Software to cut toolpaths
Replies: 28
Views: 18789

Re: Software to cut toolpaths

I broke the bank getting Aspire. Mach3 is out of the question. (I can't afford a divorce as well!)