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by GeneMpls
Sat Sep 18, 2021 5:32 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Laser Enhancement on a Rotary Project
Replies: 8
Views: 2819

Re: Laser Enhancement on a Rotary Project

This not going to help you, probably... but a Laser [chinese] guru developed a rotary design with no motor, built from acrylic. It uses the gantry for power and as it rolls forward the cylinder is turned with it. It works a treat- I built one and it worked so well that I re-designed using alum extru...
by GeneMpls
Mon Sep 06, 2021 5:41 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Quick Countersinks
Replies: 11
Views: 3689

Re: Quick Countersinks

I like it but may have to do a circular cut to clean up the edge that shows. Thanks Gene
by GeneMpls
Sun Aug 22, 2021 6:10 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Custom Adirondak type chair
Replies: 9
Views: 4271

Re: Custom Adirondak type chair

I developed this one from someone on this forum for my laser cutter- people love them. Gene

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Adirondack chair.jpg
by GeneMpls
Tue Aug 17, 2021 5:16 pm
Forum: Laser Module - General
Topic: Ruida Controllers?
Replies: 1
Views: 7500

Re: Ruida Controllers?

I assume you have looked at xxxxx? It will not let me post the name of other software. It was written by one of our members- PM me if you are interested. Gene
by GeneMpls
Fri Jul 30, 2021 5:17 pm
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: 碟子(8角/45°)
Replies: 7
Views: 2535

Re: 碟子(8角/45°)

不客气——谢谢你的主意。基因
当然,我的激光器是中国制造的。

You are welcome- thanks for the idea. Gene
My Laser was made in China, of course.
by GeneMpls
Thu Jul 29, 2021 7:26 pm
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: 碟子(8角/45°)
Replies: 7
Views: 2535

Re: 碟子(8角/45°)

My rendition- 15 min to cut on the laser.
by GeneMpls
Wed Jul 28, 2021 5:14 pm
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: 碟子(8角/45°)
Replies: 7
Views: 2535

Re: 碟子(8角/45°)

Thanks- this will be very quick on a laser cutter

谢谢 - 这在激光切割机上会很快
by GeneMpls
Sun Jul 25, 2021 5:49 pm
Forum: Laser Module - General
Topic: Laser Module scope
Replies: 3
Views: 8035

Re: Laser Module scope

You could check out other laser software software- not sure they cover your controller but the SW is excellent. Gene
by GeneMpls
Mon Jul 12, 2021 5:16 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Grainless materilal
Replies: 6
Views: 1679

Re: Grainless materilal

People who make counter tops always have sink cutouts they will part with- I love corian [and offbrands], machines well and can also be cut and engraved on a CO2 laser.
by GeneMpls
Mon Jul 12, 2021 5:10 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Water Jet
Replies: 5
Views: 1476

Re: Water Jet

We bought a Wazer 3-4 years ago and have never used it because of the crappy software it uses. I tried for a long time to get them to switch to other laser software software [excellent software for Chicom CO2 lasers] and even talked to the software creator [who is a member of our laser machine tool ...
by GeneMpls
Mon May 10, 2021 7:08 pm
Forum: Cut3D - General
Topic: Shapeoko 3 XXL- Cut 3D or Cut 2D pro
Replies: 2
Views: 13557

Re: Shapeoko 3 XXL- Cut 3D or Cut 2D pro

Thanks- he is actually my GreatGrandson-in-law- but I am trying to help him get ahead [and have fun doing it]- it appears that Shapeoko has a program [ Carbide Motion which would take the place of my Shopbot Control system software] I have to assume that would dovetail with Cut 2D very nicely. Gene
by GeneMpls
Mon May 10, 2021 5:17 pm
Forum: Cut3D - General
Topic: Shapeoko 3 XXL- Cut 3D or Cut 2D pro
Replies: 2
Views: 13557

Shapeoko 3 XXL- Cut 3D or Cut 2D pro

My Great-Grandson in Texas just bought a Shapeoko 3 XXL and is using the free carbidecreate/carbidemotion software and would like me to guide him in his journey . I looked at the Carbidecreate download and am thinking I should buy him Cut 3d or 2d pro- to help out both of us. I have used Aspire for ...
by GeneMpls
Sun Apr 25, 2021 5:45 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Best way to transfer real object into Vectric?
Replies: 6
Views: 2420

Re: Best way to transfer real object into Vectric?

Be sure to get as square on as possible when taking the best picture possible. I make bullseyes, one a couple inches above the other to get the camera as square as I can to the center of the target. Back off as far as is possible with the best camera you have available.
by GeneMpls
Fri Apr 16, 2021 6:01 pm
Forum: Laser Module - General
Topic: Laguna 12/20
Replies: 3
Views: 8711

Re: Laguna 12/20

[laser machine tool control software] is free to download BTW- apparently I cannot name the software here for some reason- send me a PM if interested
by GeneMpls
Tue Mar 23, 2021 5:29 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Advice for Retired Folks Getting Into This Hobby
Replies: 10
Views: 3826

Re: Advice for Retired Folks Getting Into This Hobby

True thoughts... I would add that as you get older, you will slow down. It is natural and inevitable and inescapable. You can accept it and deal with it... or fight it [you will not win]. We are doing this to make our old age happier. Gene