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- Sun Jul 06, 2014 11:25 pm
- Forum: PCB Fabrication
- Topic: Shapeoko 2: PCB via plotter/sharpie method
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2878
Re: Shapeoko 2: PCB via plotter/sharpie method
That looks rally nice but it seems like some of the traces are contacting other pins towards the top. Have you tried etching yet with the sharpie as your resist?
- Sun Jul 06, 2014 11:16 pm
- Forum: PCB Fabrication
- Topic: For Anyone wondering if a stock SO2 can mill a PCB
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1941
For Anyone wondering if a stock SO2 can mill a PCB
Success.jpg BoardBack.jpg Well it's not entirely stock, I use a princess auto brand (power fist) 'dremel' that runs at 1.2A where as the stock 'dremel' that comes in the kit runs 1A, the PF brand had a better body for the stock clamps. However as you can see the board works well enough that the AVR...
- Tue Apr 01, 2014 4:35 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Stickers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1317
Re: Stickers
I got mine as a pre-order bonus, along with a badge a t-shirt and a few end mills.
- Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:55 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Problem long lines of code
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4686
Re: Problem long lines of code
I like using scite to edit/write gcode. It's a (free) plain text editor for editing code files (html, php, c, python, xml, etc ...) So its a one program approach, no need to alter extensions or remove text encoding from non-plain text editors. Very light on computer resources and can be made to colo...
- Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:37 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: HAPPY ARDUINO DAY!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 500
- Tue Mar 25, 2014 2:42 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Problem long lines of code
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4686
Re: Problem long lines of code
For what it's worth I've also run into the character length issue. I've been working around this by working in inches whenever I can. Makercam seems to be more efficient at making short g-code for imperial. I originally thought it was a fault of mine for making my svg in imperial and doing CAM in me...
- Mon Mar 24, 2014 5:27 am
- Forum: Mini Spindles - Purchased
- Topic: Lost in the world of power supplies
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1903
Re: Lost in the world of power supplies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVx02s1f ... e&index=34
Here's a good video that explains the basics of PWM. Its targeted more at using PWM in an AVR microcontroller but still covers a lot of the basics and explains things quite well. Hopefully that helps =]
Here's a good video that explains the basics of PWM. Its targeted more at using PWM in an AVR microcontroller but still covers a lot of the basics and explains things quite well. Hopefully that helps =]
- Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:00 am
- Forum: GRBL
- Topic: Adding Hardcoded Z Feed Rate to 0.8c possible ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1147
Re: Adding Hardcoded Z Feed Rate to 0.8c possible ?
I still use 0.8c and have been hesitant to upgrade to 0.9 until it is out in a more stable release. What I've been doing to work around this issue is: 1)Open the gcode file in scite (or any other decent plain text editor) 2)If you have your safety height set for say 0.1" there will be a lot of lines...
- Mon Feb 24, 2014 6:52 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Engraving into existing curved objects and intarsia question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2047
Re: Engraving into existing curved objects and intarsia ques
Second point, I know Mach3 can do probing, if you are probing a piece of wood or other non conductive surface you need a special probing attachment, basically a precision microswitch that mounts in your spindle. Just put aluminum foil over the piece, work it on so it covers nice and flat Attach an ...
- Fri Feb 14, 2014 5:05 am
- Forum: Assembly
- Topic: tips for tapping the MakerSlide
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6380
Re: tips for tapping the MakerSlide
regressedEE wrote:For those with access to a 3-D printer, this little guide is worth its weight in gold: M5 Tapping Guide for MakerSlide.
Having never tapped anything before I'd have to agree. The tap guide and liberal amounts of oil are your best friends.