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SSD can also fail. My machine got an SSD upgrade last year (oldest, smallest cheapest SSD, well below 20USD). This made a big...
Sep 26, 2023
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I would not go for a GRBL base machine myself, because experimenting with sensors, manual pulse generators (MPG) and things like this is...
Sep 26, 2023
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I did real time stuff back in the 70's and early 80's, most of what was critical then just doesn't apply to small machines in the home...
Sep 26, 2023
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In my country, the current situation is probably a little better than theirs, but I understand why they have to do it that way. I...
Sep 22, 2023
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As I see it (but that is a good unhealthy dangerous half knowledge) USB is relative unstable and has its flaws focusing more on ease of...
Sep 22, 2023
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No intend to blame the workers. I was not trying to point fingers or be malice. Possibly they do not have much of a choice. I see it...
Sep 22, 2023
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A good number of foundry men, wear "safety flipflops". I am lucky that I do not have to work under conditions like this. In...
Sep 22, 2023
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I assume that is a simple 3 motor open loop stepper system. Do you have the necessary documentation what pin does what on the parallel port?
Sep 22, 2023
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I would disagree that the parallel port still plays an "integral role" in the Linux CNC. It can still be used, but alternative hardware...
Sep 22, 2023
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The first question should be. What do you want to control? Motor types, Spindle types, glas scales, other sensors, rotary encoders...
Sep 21, 2023
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To someone who just starts out I would suggest, also look into all sorts of alternatives first. I am a convinced Linux CNC...
Sep 21, 2023
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Yes, nasty. Carbon monoxide poisoning - Wikipedia If you are in a dangerous concentration all you notice is your CO-Monitor flashing and...
Sep 20, 2023
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It did not look like he did it on purpose. The pouring metal part yes, but possibly not the explosion. I would say he was lucky and got...
Sep 19, 2023
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I have the same issue when I am trying to describe my equipment. For the typical hobbyist discussion, I say, "I have heavy duty...
Sep 14, 2023
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For simple parts. I often just draw up an oversized square, then add the feature e.g. a hole pattern and do the CAM. As long as I can...
Sep 12, 2023
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