Who might be interested in this. Anyone that would like to operate their KFlop controlled machine from their phone, tablets or anything with a web browser. Github Repository of the patched system GitHub Parhansson YouTube
Continue ReadingExcellent Blog: Dan Shapiro – CEO, Startup, Glowforge
http://www.danshapiro.com/blog/
Continue ReadingMotion Controllers (Software and Hardware)
CNC toolchain: CAD -> CAM -> G-Code PostProcessor -> Motion Controller -> Drives A Motion Controller is, well, just that. A structure to control the coordinated motion of at least a singular CNC axis. Motion controllers can
Continue ReadingRigging (suspension and moving of machine tools)
Rigging (in this context) is the act of safely supporting and transporting machine tools. Some pointers: Twisted rope has a much higher sliding coefficient (ropes are rougher). It can take a lot more static tension
Continue ReadingKFLOP C Programming Dissection – My Init.c Pendant Code
#include “KMotionDef.h” // Example Init program that includes “smooth” MPG motion example // which makes use of the exponential motion command. // Which Pins were somewhat arbitrary; 11 I/O were needed, so JP4 and JP6
Continue ReadingKFLOP C Programming Dissection – My Init.c E-Stop Code
#include “KMotionDef.h” int elast=0,elastsolid=-1,ecount=0; // for debouncing estop pushbutton int Debounce(int n, int *cnt, int *last, int *lastsolid); int DoPC(int cmd); #define ESTOP 168 // set to the external estop input bit #define TMP 10
Continue ReadingUsing USB Microscopes for Optical Comparators, Edge Finding, Centreing
with the rise of inexpensive optical cameras, people have been adapting them for machine tool use. Technitoys – Machine Camera Hobby Machinist – Cheap Optical Comparator http://BangGood (China) USB Microscope Microscope Camera for
Continue ReadingOne of the better threads summarizing a new CNC purchase
CNC Zone – Help Choosing CNC The big question you need to ask yourself is what do you intend to do with it? I’ll be honest…owning a cnc is sort of like owning a boat.
Continue ReadingMachine Design: Whitepapers
One of the better papers out there on machine design: Principles of Rapid Machine Design. Good source of information stating how machine tools are accurately measured, scraped into precision: Foundations of Mechanical Accuracy Introduces basic machining operations,
Continue ReadingWhen CNC is overkill
A great example of what can be accomplished without CNC. Youtube Link – Paoson Luthier and Woodwork – 3D Router direct links: Plans, Instructable.
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