Monthly Archives: September 2012

CNC, another satisfied customer

My Mom asked me to cut new house numbers for her triplex. A couple of the old numbers got broken when she had the house painted last summer. After a bit of negotiation, we agreed that it would be difficult … Continue reading

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CNC, first project!

Well, that was satisfying. I finally used the new CNC machine “in anger” and cut out a “real” project. I’d been thrashing around, trying to convince myself that I wasn’t just procrastinating, and after a couple of hours of messing … Continue reading

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CNC, Super-PID installation continues

As I was looking around for something else today, I ran across the spare motor controller for the G540, and decided to install it before I put the computer back together fully. It was another uninstallation of the G540, but … Continue reading

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CNC, G540 ports full

I finally decided to bite the bullet and get the wiring run from the G540 to the Super-PID. The Super-PID will ride on the Y gantry, as that will bring it close to the places it needs to be without … Continue reading

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UAV project underway

I finally decided to bite the bullet and buy an RC airplane so that I can start thinking more seriously about making a UAV someday. In order to do a UAV, I’m going to need to understand a little more … Continue reading

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CNC – accessory design

I’m starting to be up against a time limit with the CNC again; if I want to get Halloween decorations cut for this year, I can start with the already-working machine, but everyone involved will be a lot happier if … Continue reading

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