Once again, thanks to all who gave me guidance on this project. I now have a part program that finds center of a circle after 3 point contact.
Appreciate everything.
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Once again, thanks to all who gave me guidance on this project. I now have a part program that finds center of a circle after 3 point contact.
Appreciate everything.
Thank you Bill, for a reminder of a file I had long forgotten.
Thank you Scott, I look forward to checking out this file and seeing if I can massage it for my intentions.
All the best to every...
I have been cutting, engraving plastics for a few years also and have to agree with the folks who said to purchase cast acrylic. I run my spindle at 12k with no rewelding from 2 fluted bits from...
Hi folks.
Was wondering if anyone has created, or knows a way to write to SB part program to find center on a disc/circle.
I want to utilize a touch plate on both sides of a circle in x axis and...
Thank you!
Also good advice. Thank you again.
Hi folks, been way too long. Just thought I'd post a couple of pictures of a recent project I completed for my son and his fiance. They are both "Whovians" and specifically requested this. I finished...
Hey Brady, always a wealth of knowledge and experience. You are such a fantastic resource for a hobbyist as myself. I plan on studying this information over the next few days so as I can now/learn...
Thank you Brady! I did read a few of those posts prior to starting this thread. I guess I’m looking for info on electric adaptation and suggestions on post processor.
I am more intrigued now at...
Hey folks, been gone far too long and am currently doing some upgrades to the ol’ PRT96. New 2.2Kw spindle sand VFD. New dust boot, Dual Vee rail caps on X&Y axis.
But I’ve been looking at adding...
I got it!
Thanks for the heads up Scott, I'll give this a read.
Hey Scott, not sure where you are refering to as for the Help/Post Processor Editing Guide. Where is this located?
And thanks to everyone who chimed in! Still one of the greatest aspect of this...
The litho was made in Photo V-Carve and imported into VCP
I did a quick work around. I changed my bit size and my step over (was 0.03175" BM with 8%, running now with a 0.0625" BM with 20%. File is now under 500000 lines so its running.
Not the resolution...
I have an older PRT96 (2001) and am running (from my understanding) the latest SB3 ver. for my machine with 3.4.27. Now I am using a serial to USB adaptor (external) to connect to my laptop. Not sure...
Hey gang, been away for a bit, trying to get back into things again.
I'm trying to cut a litho and the after starting the file, I get the message that the file is in excess of 1000000 lines and it...
Hi Jack,
You are right on all 3 points. I did a run of sports figures (mostly NASCAR drivers), family members (Best was my son's grad photo) and such, typically with consistant results using the...
Hello Jack, long time since we last spoke. My PRT isn't near my side much these days so I really don't do much posting. I often feel there is much better and more current information out there than...
HI Brendan.
I don't normally chime in because my PRT is orphaned in another province and I'm out of touch.
But I will offer my CDN $0.02 for what it is worth.
I spent 4 hours one afternoon with...
Sounds good! :)
Hi Dan, don't know if you remember me, but you were very instrumental in my cnc education many moons ago.
I am so glad to see you back and delving into a previous passion of ours. Unfortunately...
Hey Jack, try these sites:
http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/WoodDrying/wood_kiln.htm
Brady,
Thanks for sharing. Once again, you truly are an inspiration to those of us "coming up".
Your work and abilities are a benchmark for me to test my own mettle to.
Now, if I could...
Thanks for the info bob, nice gig.
I think I will have to re-visit my local B/W dealer and get some better pricing from them.
Thanks to all who have put forth ideas for me to consider.
Hi Dan, John
Dan: Budget constraints force me to procrastinate or find the most economical/sure method of addressing this. My botting is part-time and my 9-5 job may require a relocation (Ford is...