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    Unbelievably fast response. Thanks, but thats...

    Unbelievably fast response.
    Thanks, but thats no fun. Could you expand on the "opto gender changer" idea?

    I am really hoping to take something very simple like using the correct parts and turn...
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    PNP Proximity Sensors

    Hello,
    Wondering if anyone has successfully replaced the NAIS NPN prox sensors with PNP? This is on an older ShopBot with the g4 upgrade. If anyone has any experience with this or suggestions I...
  3. Thread: No pi for me?

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    Gary, Thank you. I am using 3.6.36 and it is...

    Gary,
    Thank you. I am using 3.6.36 and it is listed in system variables (which I should have looked at a long time ago) except it is listed as "&_PI" (no quotes). I had been trying every variation...
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    Dana, Thanks. I figured it was in there...

    Dana,
    Thanks. I figured it was in there somewhere. Also thanks for responding so quickly.

    One additional question that you may be able to help with - Can the ShopBot handle past 3 decimal places?...
  5. Thread: No pi for me?

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    No pi for me?

    Hello,
    I am using ShopBot Control Software 3.6.36 and I am incorporating some angled cuts into a program. In order to do the Radian to Degree - Degree to Radian conversion within the part file I am...
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    Scott, Thanks for the response. Is that...

    Scott,
    Thanks for the response. Is that out-to-out, in-to-in, or center-to-center.

    Mike
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    Donn, I could, but I am starting from scratch...

    Donn,
    I could, but I am starting from scratch and want to know that everything has been done according to plan. I do not want to make any assumptions. Also, I want to compare what it was to what it...
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    X rail spacing (2001) 144x60

    Hello,
    I am re-assembling a 2001 144x60 table and need to know the required spacing between the X rails. I have found info for smaller tables but not the 144x69. Any help would be greatly...
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    Jd Try selecting all in Corel and exploding...

    Jd

    Try selecting all in Corel and exploding everything before you save as .dxf
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    Aluminum channels supplier AMAZING

    Just found this supplier for anything to do with aluminum channels T channels, X channels and everything in between. Hope it helps out some people with hold-down issues.

    http://www.8020.net
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    Hi David Maybe I was misunderstood,the post...

    Hi David

    Maybe I was misunderstood,the post processor that I used is the post processor for VisualMill 3.0 Free for the shopbot which is available at the Shopbot website and then must be...
  12. Hi Jimmy I think if it was me I would be...

    Hi Jimmy
    I think if it was me I would be trying to set up a way of automatically switching to the power grid when the sun disappears. I know that their is a way to continue the run but I will...
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    Sheldon I am using the VisualMill 3.0 Free...

    Sheldon
    I am using the VisualMill 3.0 Free version post.
    Once you have finished posting your file, you need to save it by placing .sbp at the end of the
    name and save as all files as a...
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    This programs main feature, is to create the tool...

    This programs main feature, is to create the tool paths in order to be able to shape complex 3D objects that have been made in programs like Rhino.
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    Ok FreeMill does work fine with my bot, my...

    Ok FreeMill does work fine with my bot, my mistake in setting up the 3.0 driver.
    Very nice program : )
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    Looks great but, the free VisualMill 3.0 post...

    Looks great but, the free VisualMill 3.0 post procesor file doesnt seem to work with it?
    Maybe its just me ? Let me know if anyone can get it to work with their Bot.
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    Personally I perfer using plastic toilet seat...

    Personally I perfer using plastic toilet seat bolts found at any hardware store.I figure if it holds my fat butt it will hold down just about anything.

    Wing
  18. :o Thanks Gerald maybe you should have written...

    :o Thanks Gerald maybe you should have written the Vector manuals
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    Thank you both for the insight to the dynamics of...

    Thank you both for the insight to the dynamics of circle cutting. I will try all your suggestions to see if I can achieve the elusive perfectly flawless circle. I will report back after some more...
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    I have noticed the exact same problem when...

    I have noticed the exact same problem when cutting plywood, for some reason it doesnt happen in MDF?
    My 96's Z is solid and I also use the CC command. Not that I cut many circles but it would
    be...
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