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Hey Guys.....I’ve got Shopbot techs on the case now. It’s narrowing down to the USB control card .....it looks like it might have given up the...

I've removed all hubs from my setup. I use a USB extension cables from the VFD and controller directly to USB ports on my computer. I do have a...

I wouldn't use pink/blue insulation foam for that - You'll put a lot of labor and time into it and it will look like something the dog made. Just use...

At one time Shopbot was giving out little guys that look like the pix attached. What it was all about was that the USB 2.0 standard was what the...

Just don't try spraying it with lacquer or enamel... that could get messy.

Thanks Jerry

Good to know!

No I just use a good latex paint

Do you have any trouble painting that pink foam Jerry?

Call shopbot and they will walk you through it

I cut designs in the pink foam from HD. My store carries 2 different densities I use the heavier one.

I'd take a look at Medex. I've never liked the surface quality on MDF until I started using that stuff. http://www.roseburg.com/Product/medex/

I'm with John. Another material suggestion is Trupan. It's lighter than MDF although there is MDF Light which is about the same weight as Trupan....

For that project, I would suggest using regular MDF and build it up "wedding cake" style. Might end up to be easier, faster and cheaper. Instead of...

Thank you everyone for your help! I will experiment with shellac and epoxy and try those tool settings. It hadn't occurred to me there were...

I've had this happen several times. I'm convinced it is a problem when SB3 software closes down, it corrupts its initialization files. Thru the...

The blue or pink insulation foam from HD or Lowes is usually very low density and pressure sensitive with 15psi compression strength specification....

You really have to push the X motors into place. A bottle jack, if done to the extreme, could overtax the motors and damage them though. Brady would...

Tried the suggestions but have not come up with a solution to the X-axis chatter issue. :confused: There is an issue that sticks in my head and...

You can easily use the pink or blue insulation foam from building supply stores and seal it with a few coats of shellac. Cuts like butter and holds...

"foam coat" is an acrylic plaster with fiber embedded in the mix. When used right is very easy to work with, cuts well after it dries, sands well and...

most expanded foam cuts well. it needs sealed and then sanded to be smooth. a uncut bit is what you want. the cleanest cost is at 18k if you have a...

Jut had a look and the LEDs on the main board and the piggy back board that the USB lead is connected to are on.....not blinking though. The fuses...

Thanks guys......I’ll check the power supplies.....looks something has failed so will be contacting SB The controller does have a small board piggy...

Sold thank you!

Sold thank you!