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- Thu Mar 20, 2014 12:42 am
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Lets make something (not work related)
- Replies: 39
- Views: 51712
- Wed Mar 19, 2014 6:27 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Lets make something (not work related)
- Replies: 39
- Views: 51712
- Wed Mar 19, 2014 4:21 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Lets make something (not work related)
- Replies: 39
- Views: 51712
- Sun Mar 09, 2014 4:02 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Air Exchanger Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 14852
- Mon Dec 16, 2013 9:44 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Lower cost bits
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8475
- Mon Dec 16, 2013 4:15 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Lower cost bits
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8475
- Sun Oct 06, 2013 1:45 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: My experiences building the KRMx02
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11489
Thanks guys. I get a lot of requests from potential book buyers about wanting to join the forums to get opinions from those that have built the machines. I decided long ago that the forums would be dedicated to helping book owners complete their machines and not used as a pre-sales tool. Your commen...
- Fri Sep 27, 2013 1:28 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Pocket NC
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10079
I will be adding a rotary axis to the KRmc01 milling machine. In doing so I will probably find a way to add the same rotary to the KRMx02. Its easyer with the KRmc01 as it has a spare controller channel. The KRMx02 does not. YOu would have to add a second parallel port, and G540 controller. IF using...
- Thu Sep 26, 2013 12:53 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Pocket NC
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10079
- Fri Sep 20, 2013 5:07 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: KRMx02 Vs KRmc01 cutting metal
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7039
KRMx02 Vs KRmc01 cutting metal
I have been asked what is the difference between using the KRmx02 CNC router to machine metal and the KRmc01 CNC milling machine to machine metal. Disadvantage for the KRMx02 With the correct bit the KRMx02 can easily cut Aluminum. I have done it many times. The down side is the router vents to the ...
- Sat Aug 03, 2013 2:26 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Replicating a part for CNC
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5570
Im not too sure about using a digital probe as I dont think they are as accurate as you mght think, unless you get a very expensive one. That said, I have used two methods. The first is to just place it on a flat bed scanner and scan it in as an image. Then import the image into corel draw or simila...
- Thu Aug 01, 2013 4:37 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Multi-rotor landing gear
- Replies: 3
- Views: 17419
- Sun Jul 28, 2013 6:42 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Multi-rotor landing gear
- Replies: 3
- Views: 17419
- Fri Jul 12, 2013 10:51 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: KRMx02 Machines in the Wild
- Replies: 0
- Views: 14181
KRMx02 Machines in the Wild
You can check them out here:
http://www.kronosrobotics.com/krmx02-in-the-wild
http://www.kronosrobotics.com/krmx02-in-the-wild
- Sun Apr 21, 2013 10:40 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: How flat is your 80/20 profile….?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7722
- Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:17 am
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Flattening the work table
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13748
@sandra Thats exactly what many do on larger tables. If I know I am going to do a production run on something, I create a fixture. I add index holes so I can zero my machine to the X and Y. I then machine out the locations for the raw stock. For sheet goods I will add a larger surfaced waister board...
- Wed Jan 02, 2013 1:12 am
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Feed Rates
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15260
First let me say, once you build your CNC, you will be faced with the process of learning feeds and speeds. Yes, you can calculate the feed rate, or RPM of a bit, but you must know the loading for the flute. This is a number that is provided by the manufacture. Un fortunatly they can be hard to come...
- Tue Nov 27, 2012 4:36 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: CNC Panel Joinery Notebook
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8057
- Mon Nov 12, 2012 3:08 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: KRMx02 CNC Milling Examples
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9527
- Sat Nov 10, 2012 4:02 am
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: KRMx02 CNC Milling Examples
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9527
KRMx02 CNC Milling Examples
Here are a few examples of what the KRMx02 can cut.
http://www.kronosrobotics.com/airexchanger
http://www.kronosrobotics.com/airexchanger
- Sun Oct 28, 2012 11:24 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Kronos Flyer in Servo
- Replies: 2
- Views: 14812
- Mon Oct 22, 2012 3:56 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Jog It! Open source controller pendant for EMC2 and Mach3!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11921
If you like the joystick, you should really try the Xbox controller. It has proportional speeds for all axis but if you pull the trigers it has proportional high speeds and the triggers are proportinal as well. It gives you awsome control. Also all the other buttons are programmable for various CNC ...
- Mon Oct 22, 2012 2:15 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Jog It! Open source controller pendant for EMC2 and Mach3!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11921
- Thu Oct 04, 2012 12:17 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Super-PID order
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9537
- Fri Aug 24, 2012 2:17 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Painting Steel
- Replies: 12
- Views: 20691
- Thu Aug 16, 2012 11:47 am
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Router Tip for those considering use of SuperPID (or other)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13526
The SuperPID folks sent me three RPM sensors and three cables. They have all been used. So at this time I dont plan on doing a conversion on the Bosch' Drop the folks at SuperPID a line and mention that you want me to do another conversion. Its possible they will send me another sensor and cable so ...
- Tue Jul 24, 2012 12:31 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Painting Steel
- Replies: 12
- Views: 20691
- Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:18 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: USB SmoothStepper Hookup
- Replies: 12
- Views: 19657
- Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:32 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: USB SmoothStepper Hookup
- Replies: 12
- Views: 19657
Copy from a post I made on CNC Zone: Ok. After much playing around I was able to get the speed control to work or at least within 500RPM. Apparantly the Spindle Calibration wizard is not compatible with the SmoothStepper. If you do try the calibration, be sure to remove the linearity.dat file as it ...
- Thu Jul 12, 2012 7:48 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: USB SmoothStepper Hookup
- Replies: 12
- Views: 19657
- Mon Jul 02, 2012 12:05 am
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Painting Steel
- Replies: 12
- Views: 20691
- Wed Jun 20, 2012 11:31 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: USB SmoothStepper Hookup
- Replies: 12
- Views: 19657
Just an update on the Smoothstepper. While I have all functions and accesories working with the SmoothStepper, I have yet to get the PWM spindle speed control to work. IE I have yet to get the SmoothStepper to work with the SuperPID and control the speed of the router. So at this point if you are go...
- Mon Jun 18, 2012 12:24 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Hardware grades
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8959
- Fri Jun 08, 2012 3:13 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: USB SmoothStepper Hookup
- Replies: 12
- Views: 19657
Some minor issues when using smooth stepper. I noticed that the USB drivers do not get restarted when you put the PC into hibernation. If you bring the PC out of hibernation and start Mach3, it will error because it can’t find the SmoothStepper. To remedy this unplug the SmoothStepper and plug it ba...
- Thu Jun 07, 2012 3:37 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Very cool halftoner project
- Replies: 0
- Views: 11449
- Wed Jun 06, 2012 6:27 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: USB SmoothStepper Hookup
- Replies: 12
- Views: 19657
USB SmoothStepper Hookup
For those of you who want to use a laptop I have just completed the USB SmoothStepper project.
http://www.kronosrobotics.com/smoothste ... top-setup/
http://www.kronosrobotics.com/smoothste ... top-setup/
- Tue Jun 05, 2012 1:26 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: CNC Upgrade Order
- Replies: 0
- Views: 14904
CNC Upgrade Order
Now that we have several upgrade projects on the web site, I thought that I would list the recommended order for installing the upgrades. #1, Your CNC, obviously #2, Dragon Cable #3, Estop #4, Gantry Braces or Brackets #5, Homing Switches #6, Dust Collection (Air Exchanger and Dust Shrouds) #7, Xbox...
- Mon Jun 04, 2012 3:37 am
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Air Exchanger Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 14852
The AirExchanger project is now complete. I have provided two projects for creating the dust shrouds.
See it here:
http://www.kronosrobotics.com/airexchanger
See it here:
http://www.kronosrobotics.com/airexchanger
- Sat Jun 02, 2012 4:22 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Air Exchanger Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 14852
AirExchanger web page can be found here:
http://www.kronosrobotics.com/airexchanger
This is where I will also post the dust shroud project once complete.
http://www.kronosrobotics.com/airexchanger
This is where I will also post the dust shroud project once complete.
- Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:46 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Air Exchanger Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 14852
Its my goal to do a project on how to make your own shrouds that attach to the AirExchanger. I will also offer kits for two size shrouds. The kits will be made from acrylic but, you can make your own out of any material. Clear acrylic will allow you to see through to your bit while the AirExchanger ...
- Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:21 am
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Air Exchanger Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 14852
- Tue May 22, 2012 1:43 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Painting Steel
- Replies: 12
- Views: 20691
- Tue May 22, 2012 1:21 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Painting Steel
- Replies: 12
- Views: 20691
As long as it is oil based it does not matter. The primer I used was spray based. For the paint I used rustolium and it was brushed based. Some things to keep in mind. The longer the paint sets, the harder the finish. The better you clean your steel the better the paint will stick to the steel. Im n...
- Mon May 21, 2012 1:39 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Breakout Boards
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5679
The book, the setup and configuration are centered arround the Geco G540 controller. The G540 does not require a breakout board, which one reason I chose it as our controller. If you dont have a PC with a parallel port you have two choices. 1. Purchase a PCI or PCIExpress card and add it to your mac...
- Thu May 10, 2012 3:21 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Hex Bolt Grades: 2, 5, 8 ... Does it matter?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9120
.160 or smaller would be perfect. That said, even the bolts I have been using have necks that are slightly thicker. The key is that on cheap pressed bolts the neck ends are slightly rounded. And that allows you to use a bolt with slightly thicker necks. Ahren from CNCRouterParts.com says that is the...
- Wed May 09, 2012 7:18 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Hex Bolt Grades: 2, 5, 8 ... Does it matter?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9120
- Thu May 03, 2012 12:18 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Trip to USA Science and Engineering Festival
- Replies: 0
- Views: 20930
Trip to USA Science and Engineering Festival
A little video I made of our trip and booths at the USA Science and Engineering Festival.
See the video here:
See the video here:
- Tue May 01, 2012 12:22 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Moderation of the forums !!!Please Read!!!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 16699
Moderation of the forums !!!Please Read!!!
General Please note that the forums are not meant as a sound off stage. Their sole purpose it to aid individuals in the building of the projects on this web site. I reserve the right to delete, modify, and move the messages in this form to ensure that there are no unnecessary distractions. If I do ...
- Fri Apr 27, 2012 12:56 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Router Bit Tip #1
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7274
When cutting wood, plastic and metal at the proper speed and feed rates, the bits will remain sharp for a reasonable amount of cutting. On MDF or particle board this is not true. A single cut on MDF or particle board will dull the bit. You can still use the bit effectively on this material but when ...
- Fri Apr 20, 2012 5:50 pm
- Forum: General CNC
- Topic: Air Exchanger Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 14852
I am doing extensive testing of the air exchanger. What I plan on doing is offering the actual air exchanger as a kit. These won’t include dust shrouds. I will provide instructions and or parts to make your shrouds. The reason I do it this way is that I don’t believe one shroud fits all. I myself us...