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  1. TorontoBuilder

    Finally putting shop in order

    I finally have shop mostly set up to where I can easily machine parts. I spent the last two days with my brother getting lathe in order, after nearly ruining a new QCTP base. Our allegedly newly refurbished lathe had such poor bearings it was impossible to obtain a finish that didn't look...
  2. TorontoBuilder

    Problems with Downloads section

    I had tried to upload revised downloads to the downloads section but the info was lost and now I can't access the entries. Can a mod delete my last two faulty entries and I'll try to re-upload that info once I extract it from my dead laptop
  3. TorontoBuilder

    Nano Based Electronic Indexer v2

    New Board Design -REVISED to Nano Based Indexer v2. This will be my final board design!Input power between 6.5-12 VDC up to 5A.5VDC Fixed Voltage Regulator board up to 800mA to power Arduino and accessories.Optional Motor Supply Adjustable Voltage regulator board 1.25-36VDC, 0-5A output iin case...
  4. TorontoBuilder

    Arduino Nano Based Electronic Indexer v2

    hahaohoha hahhah hahaha
  5. TorontoBuilder

    Foam Cutter Circuit Board

    https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/PJVty9F0 Circuit board for variable output foam cutter using either a "short" 24" or "long" 48" Nichrome Wire. (wire may be shorter say 12" or so, but too short may end up too hot yielding poor cut quality) Uses a SPST switch and a 5K Pot to adjust the power...
  6. TorontoBuilder

    Divider Head Lighted Keypad v2

    see post here for further info: http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/showthread.php?p=259935#post259935 NOTE: to download file without corrupting it "right click" the file name, then select "save as" to save the file, otherwise the file extension will be altered to .txt instead of the...
  7. TorontoBuilder

    Bill of Materials Nano Based Electronic Dividing Head V1.0

    Bill of materials for Arduino Nano based electronic indexer V1.0
  8. TorontoBuilder

    Stepper Motor Torque survey

    I'm interested in hearing what torque (in oz/inch) people have been successful in using to make their 4th axis cnc or electronic indexing heads. If you've made one please post the torque rating of your stepper motor. Thanks in advance!
  9. TorontoBuilder

    Arduino Keypad Break-out Board Eagle Board Layout_Electronic Divider Head

    see post here for further info: http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/showthread.php?p=259935#post259935 NOTE: to download file without corrupting it "right click" the file name, then select "save as" to save the file, otherwise the file extension will be altered to .txt instead of the...
  10. TorontoBuilder

    Arduino Keypad Break-out Board Eagle Schematic_Electronic Divider Head

    see post here for further info: http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/showthread.php?p=259935#post259935 NOTE: to download file without corrupting it right click the file name, then select "save as" to save the file, otherwise the file extension will be altered to .txt
  11. TorontoBuilder

    DIY arduino circuit boards optimized for electronic indexing head

    I've uploaded eagle Schematic & PC board layout files to the downloads section for my prototype Arduino compatible Microcontroller (using a replaceable ATmega328PU IC installed in a socket) and a lighted 5 button user input carrier board. This project is optimized to drive a stepper motor...
  12. TorontoBuilder

    Electronic Divider Head Arduino PCB eagle PCB layout

    Eagle based PCB layout file for an Arduino compatible microcontroller optimized to run an electronic dividing head using a stepper motor using Chuck Fellow's electronic divider head sketch. Also the schematic file for this controller board, and the layout and schematic for the 5 button lighted...
  13. TorontoBuilder

    Electronic Divider Head Arduino PCB eagle schematic

    Eagle based schematic for an Arduino compatible microcontroller optimized to run an electronic dividing head using a stepper motor using Chuck Fellow's electronic divider head sketch. This schematic permits the use of a power source anywhere from ~5.25V to 36V up to 5A. The design permits the...
  14. TorontoBuilder

    DRO electronic scale error codes

    I have Shars DRO on my mill, it has a positron digital display and a digital electronic scale on the z and y axises, but the y axis is not working. The positron display only shows the same image as in the Shars display image shown here Does anyone know what this code means? I dont have...
  15. TorontoBuilder

    Busybee screws up my delivery, causes sever lathe damage

    Today I get a call saying driver recommended (actually pushed on me) by Busybee. He says he's 15 minutes from address... delivery wasnt supposed to be until tomorrow or Monday so I wasnt prepared. The driver is shocked to see address is a home without a loading dock despite telling him...
  16. TorontoBuilder

    Monarch EE 4 sale in Ottawa area.

    Hi.. I thought someone here would appreciate what I thought was a good deal in Ottawa... too far for me and wont fit in my basement, but looks like a good deal. I have no relationship with or knowledge of the seller just wanted to provide an alert for someone who may be looking. I trust...
  17. TorontoBuilder

    How difficult is cnc mini lathe to learn? How useful?

    Hi I have the opportunity to purchase a 7x12 mini lathe that's been converted to CNC, it comes with stepper motors installed and I think a box with stepper motor controllers mounted inside it doesn't have a break out board controller. anyone have an idea of how much it would cost to get...
  18. TorontoBuilder

    WTB used busybee lathe 9 or 10x18

    I have been looking for a decent used lathe located in Southern Ontario anywhere from Ottawa to London. So far I've driven to see a few only to have the owner no show or to have it have been sold before I got there... first come first served policy sucks when people are driving from out of...
  19. TorontoBuilder

    Legal copy of AutoCAD LT 2007 to trade

    After the recent discussion on CAD programs I decided to poke through my library to see how much of an investment I'd made in CAD software over the years... Anyway, I discovered that I had an extra copy of AutoCAD LT 2007 that I removed from a computer when I downsized a while ago after an...
  20. TorontoBuilder

    ET Westbury Side Paddle Wheel Engine plans

    After reading several build threads for this engine I was frustrated that the plans were not readily available where stated... i.e. the download section of this site... or the links to the files at the model engineer website (404 errors). So I did a goggle search and located the original...
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