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@lpfdemt 3 сағат бұрын
Would you be willing to share your Config settings for the closed loop stepper? If not I understand. Thank you. I have now been able to get the 2DCuthead software to work bench top but not the motors (Stepper OnLine NEMA 23 CL57T) despite manufacture and SkyFire diagrams. I am trying to see if I have missed something else in the config sys. Thank you.
@Michael-e8y3u 3 күн бұрын
Is the software comes with controller and is it free, And also do they send products to India?
@robbroomfield468 3 күн бұрын
I'm sure they'll send it anywhere. Yes the software is free as it comes with the board. Useless without the board. Thanks
@cycu87 3 күн бұрын
The hole cut in the profile is not centered, there is a very large inertia when rotating. It would be nice to stiffen it up a bit.
@Seppli35 3 күн бұрын
Hello, saw your video. very nice build. can you give me some key data about the machine, gear ratio is 10:1 on which rpm are the steppers running? what feed rate is the max you drive it? Thank you
@AndrewPrice2704 3 күн бұрын
Interesting, i have exactly this problem right now! Thanks!
@robbroomfield468 3 күн бұрын
Have you sorted it now? Anything I can help with?
@AndrewPrice2704 3 күн бұрын
Hmm, COM1 is def connected to _something_ on the XC3000 -- once I connected my 0v line to it and had the switches switching 24v to their inputs (active high) it works!
@robbroomfield468 3 күн бұрын
@AndrewPrice2704 um ok...definitely not what their own support told me, but thanks for the info.
@robbroomfield468 3 күн бұрын
Ah yes once you connect 0v to it. The 24v via your switch then had a path to ground
@andrewharrison4723 9 күн бұрын
Hi rob , great machine, been watching since start of build, what size rack and pinion are you using with the 10:1 ratio gearboxes
@robbroomfield468 9 күн бұрын
Hi Thanks. Mod1 rack it's more than sufficient for just moving the beam around. 32T pinion
@andrewharrison4723 9 күн бұрын
Thanks , im slowly getting parts together to start building a table, will be heavy and stiff like yours but gantry will be on long side as i got a narrow work unit so gantry will be quite heavy upyo 4ft side , cant wait to see next part of laser build , keep up the great wirk
@andrewharrison4723 9 күн бұрын
Work even
@lpfdemt 10 күн бұрын
Well I purchased a NEMA 23 closed loop motor and drive from Steppers On Line, got the pin layout from Sky Fire but still cannot get past the "Servo Alarm" needing clear which I am sure is an improper wire somewhere. Any ideas or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much sir.
@sauliuskudzma8456 21 күн бұрын
Amazing!!!! how to find you on facebook?
@lpfdemt 23 күн бұрын
Thank you sir for your great videos. My SKY FIRE set up should be here in a couple of days. I currently have a 4'x8" plasma table running stepper motors and have been wanting to DIY a dual purpose addition to my current set up to offer the best of both worlds. You have given me hope that I will be able to make this happen.
@lpfdemt 19 күн бұрын
Question, I connected my EPC to the monitor and can see icons for installing the software, but I have not way to control it, no USB for mouse or keyboard connectivity. Am I missing something. I also cannot get it to work via CAT to HDMI adapter to control via the laptop. Thank you sir. Any Suggestions? Thank you.
@lpfdemt 19 күн бұрын
Well, looks like I need a video capture card?
@robbroomfield468 19 күн бұрын
No you don't need a vid card. The epc is kinda a middle man. You need a laptop with 2dcutahead installed and then you connect to the epc. 192.168.3.? I can give you more info later....
@lpfdemt 19 күн бұрын
@@robbroomfield468 Thank you so much sir!
@robbroomfield468 19 күн бұрын
OK have you got pulse analog board or bus analog?
@cycu87 Ай бұрын
Hello What is the gearbox ratio?
@cycu87 Ай бұрын
Okay, I found it :) If I'm not mistaken, then 1:10? Yes?
@robbroomfield468 Ай бұрын
@cycu87 correct 😆
@opanxmaulana6825 Ай бұрын
So you input 24v in com pin? In digital input pin? To make the motor work?
@robbroomfield468 Ай бұрын
Well the COM doesn't go anywhere so you put 24v on it to make the inputs work to complete the circuit.
@opanxmaulana6825 Ай бұрын
@@robbroomfield468 thanks...i figure out almost 4 days how to make the motor working...because on the software warn me that the X and Y axis was off...thats explain why...
@opanxmaulana6825 Ай бұрын
I think that com port was connected to the positive or negative...thanks to you find out how to make this work...👍
@bonifacemwaura6993 Ай бұрын
Google Lichuan servos. Good quality for their price!!!
@homemadetools Ай бұрын
Very nice build. We shared this video (alongside the first two parts) on our homemade tool forum last week 😎
@robbroomfield468 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much
@TEAMPHY6 Ай бұрын
My problem is the pierce hole is oblong like yours, making the drilled holes off
@robbroomfield468 Ай бұрын
Yes I agree, however for this job the accuracy was not that critical. Thanks for the comment though
@bivermonter Ай бұрын
A single gas machine will only produce cuts that are so-so. If you were to step up to a dual gas machine you would be astonished by the quality.
@TAMARbarCNC Ай бұрын
For some reason my comments are deleted so I can't respond to your other videos
@TAMARbarCNC Ай бұрын
If I comment with contact info my comment is been deleted. So can't can't send you the contact info of my inovance supplier haha
@TAMARbarCNC Ай бұрын
I'm trying to send you the contact information
@robbroomfield468 Ай бұрын
@TAMARbarCNC ah poo 😆 [email protected]
@TAMARbarCNC Ай бұрын
@@robbroomfield468 I've sent you, tell her that I gave you her contact, maybe she will be able to give you a little discount 😉
@TAMARbarCNC Ай бұрын
Not sure why but it keeps deleting my comments
@robbroomfield468 Ай бұрын
Shouldn't. I haven't banned you l 😆
@TAMARbarCNC Ай бұрын
@robbroomfield468 I'm trying to send you the contact info of my inovance supplier but it keeps deleting my comments
@Mr.Speebus Ай бұрын
your lights make my eyes hurt
@Sure-o4i Ай бұрын
Nice ❤
@TAMARbarCNC Ай бұрын
I would suggest you to go with inovance servos. They are relatively cheap for a professional servos. I have a supplier that it selling those with a great price
@robbroomfield468 Ай бұрын
Really? Could you send me a link please? Thanks again
@TAMARbarCNC Ай бұрын
@robbroomfield468 I try to post my email for you but for some reason my comment is being deleted every time
@TAMARbarCNC Ай бұрын
In fiber laser controllers the z axis don't run on pulse & dir signal. The z axis run on an analog signal,so I don't think it will work for you with a stepper motor.
@robbroomfield468 Ай бұрын
I have tested all axis with steppers and they work with this board. I will double check later.
@bonifacemwaura6993 Ай бұрын
In this Raytools controller, Z axis uses step/direction.
@lpfdemt 16 күн бұрын
@@robbroomfield468 Before I spend anymore time with wiring scenarios LOL, will this run "Open Loop" Steppers or do I have to at least have "Closed Loop" or Servos? I cannot seem to make open loop work, or I am just flat doing something wrong. I have looked at your wiring and matched with the exception having encoding wires run back to the board since I do not have those. Thank you sir.
@robbroomfield468 16 күн бұрын
@lpfdemt you will need to use closed as the board is looking for encoder input. I don't know a way of fooling it 😁
@lpfdemt 16 күн бұрын
@@robbroomfield468 Thank you so much! I figured that was the problem. I have watched your videos over and over just wanting to make the motors respond as you have. I am trying to do as you and make my current CNC plasma work using the Fiber Laser benefit. Your videos are precise and very informational and I thank you for taking your time to make. Yes, you need to get set up with a Patreon. I will order the closed loop stepper today. I currently run NEMA 23's and hope that it is a simple motor swap, i.e. shaft size, machine bolt size and line up. It would be a pretty easily accessible plug and play if so. Thank you so much sir.
@funone8716 Ай бұрын
Aliexpress has lots of choices for low cost AC servo kits. Also gear reducers. Got one (750W) months ago for evaluation, seems quite well made. Thanks for another DIY industrial automation fix, cool project.
@diyfiberlaser Ай бұрын
For those steppers with a 5:1 reducer, if I've done the math right, you will need a 75mm root circle diameter on your spur gear to hit 70M/min, it looks like that's going to be a 50 tooth spur gear at module 1.5
@robbroomfield468 Ай бұрын
Thanks for working that out! 😳 That's a fair size pinion gear. Gulp
@cambellduffy Ай бұрын
@@robbroomfield468 i went nema 34 8nm closed loops, 5 to 1 reduction and i think around 18 tooth pinion from memory on a 1.5mod rack and could push over 40 meters a minuite, great acceleration still, 70 will certainly be pushing them. but will be amazing to see a big gantry at those speeds. i only ran them on 60 volt though so could get more out of them yet i think.
@itouille17 Ай бұрын
Thank's for the sharing 🙂
@sasasasa711 Ай бұрын
Please do walkthrough video for beginners from mach3 background.
@robbroomfield468 Ай бұрын
I will do this at a slightly later date when I have time to do a direct compare. Thanks for watching
@rosswoolley2854 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video.
@sandorturcsanyi-d3f 2 ай бұрын
Brilliant keep up the good work
@shedfullnow2007 2 ай бұрын
Chinese boards, they can be ......................different.......... not bad just different🙂
@funone8716 2 ай бұрын
This channel FEEDS my geek-addiction to DIY machines and CNC-Automation projects. Super cool build!
@funone8716 2 ай бұрын
You can hit the buttons, you can hit the box, the machine doesn't give a crap! LOL Funny stuff.
@diyfiberlaser 2 ай бұрын
The EPC2000 is a slave PC, like you thought. I took the time to hook a monitor up to it and even though it comes in a Windows box, I think mine might actually be running Linux. There's nothing you really have to do with it...just install the Raytools software on your laptop and the slave PC will do it's thing.
@rosswoolley2854 2 ай бұрын
Are you going with a screw compressor.
@robbroomfield468 2 ай бұрын
Still trying to decide as I already have a screw compressor but it's only 8bar 😔
@rosswoolley2854 2 ай бұрын
@@robbroomfield468 I think you need 16bar.
@robbroomfield468 2 ай бұрын
Yeah for a constant 11bar as required by the head. Definitely need that. Thanks
@riyadali5770 2 ай бұрын
Automation Overstock has hiwin replicas and helical rack and pinions reasonably priced but the in the US. As yoy may already know helical would impose a thrust force on your planetary gearboxes, something to consider if you decide to go with helical. Looking forward to your build thanks for sharing, all the best!
@Zoli_ExhibitPrinting 2 ай бұрын
Not totaly sure what the constraints are with milling the sides flat, but I saw a DIY build where guys set the gantry up with a angle grinder bolted on, and then used the motion of the gantry to grind the side mounitng plates flat.
@robbroomfield468 2 ай бұрын
Oh hi Now that's an idea. Thank you, we will definitely look into that. R
@evren.builds Ай бұрын
whoa thats a cool move do you remember his channel or what he was making?
@piotrmikoajczyk5152 2 ай бұрын
My man! Definitely will follow this series !
@robbroomfield468 2 ай бұрын
Thank you. I'll need all the support I can get 😆
@kylemilner 2 ай бұрын
Looking forward to following along with the project Rob. All the best!
@beardedstrength 2 ай бұрын
That's awesome! I'm thinking of the same thing, but on my 4030 v2, how is it holding up? Is the extra weight of the spindle an issue at all? Thats the thing thats making me think of maybe getting the 1.5KW spindle instead...
@robbroomfield468 2 ай бұрын
I have to say it's holding up fine. Obviously could do with a slightly stronger z motor. 1.5 is plenty though, I just happened to have this one laying around 😆
@TheRsZeus 5 күн бұрын
@@robbroomfield468 do you think the 2.2k spindle is worth the extra 50 bucks. im concerned with the rigidity of the frame, i also have the expansion kit. only main reason im leaning towards the 2.2k spindle is to be able to use 1/2in bits with the e20 collect.
@robbroomfield468 5 күн бұрын
@TheRsZeus No.....I would definitely go lighter with a 1.5kw spindle. 2.2kw is brutal. I just had it laying around so I used it. Also the Z motor is only just strong enough.
@TheRsZeus 5 күн бұрын
@@robbroomfield468 I was really leaning towards the 2.2kw just for the simple fact I could run 1/2in bits..
@diyfiberlaser 2 ай бұрын
Awesome...I'm glad to see somebody finally building a larger machine...it's exciting to follow along and see what you come up with!
@robbroomfield468 2 ай бұрын
I'm thrilled you are gonna follow along. It's gonna take a while but I'm determined. Your stuff is so damn cool. I can't wait.
@gmvpmb 2 ай бұрын
Is there a discord?
@gmvpmb 2 ай бұрын
Ever consider replacing or adding a water jet head to the plasma cutter head. Run the feed lines on same arm as the already installed head.
@robbroomfield468 2 ай бұрын
No I haven't. I'm unsure of the viability in my area for waterjet.
@johanlangstrom3883 2 ай бұрын
Very, very interesting project. Will definitely follow this build-series!
@codedsurfboards5918 2 ай бұрын
Im in a build at the moment...bought a second hand heavy duty router with vacuum bed for 3500 and will convert it to fibre lazer works out cheaper that way .just to change a few bits like stepper to servo ect . Saves having to build a frame and gantry
@robbroomfield468 2 ай бұрын
Did you buy the one I was after. 😆 I was going to do the exact same thing however there was no way of making it 4mx2m 😢. Good luck I'll be interested to see how you get along. R
@gmvpmb 2 ай бұрын
@codedsurfboards5918 very good 👍 👌 👏 I'm trying to upscale my head to form a baking oven on roller for remote site's. Build on site designs
@Zoli_ExhibitPrinting 2 ай бұрын
Im excited to see this. Will you have dual motors both side of the gantry?
@robbroomfield468 2 ай бұрын
Hey Yes that is the plan. It will give me 1700watts less inertia and other loses.
@RockyPondProductions 2 ай бұрын
Only 3 thousand pounds or 4 thousand USD is crazy inexpensive for a fiber laser. China is undercutting the market by huge margins. Made in USA, quality laser sources might go up to 30 thousand USD for like 2 or 2.5 kW. That's usually just for the laser module, too. A full unit with a QBH cable, data acquisition, and control boards is much more than 30 USD.
@robbroomfield468 2 ай бұрын
Hi That is just the laser source
@RockyPondProductions 2 ай бұрын
@robbroomfield468 What I mean is a fiber laser module (actual laser source) will cost nearly 30k USD alone if you buy an American one. That's literally just the opticial resonator. It doesn't include any of the needed controls, power supply, or QBH cable. Used IPG lasers that are full usable units at 1kW and over 10 years old sell for 5 to 10 times what China sells a new 3 kW for. It is honestly impressive how they pull that off. Labor is so cheap there.
@robbroomfield468 2 ай бұрын
Ah gotcha. Well I guess ill find out if it's too cheap. 😆
@daipower1 2 ай бұрын
OMFG Rob, you have some balls, I really hope this goes to plan, am sure it will as your a clever guy, and thanks for making the videos.
@robbroomfield468 2 ай бұрын
Thanks Dai Hope you are well. I'm going to give it my best shot 😆
@TylerHarney 2 ай бұрын
Ah I'm so excited! I also wish I could be building a laser at the same time.
@Iamtherodlight1453. 2 ай бұрын
Awesome. Can’t wait to see what you will come up with. I wish I was building mine as you are building yours but working on a diferent tool rn. Thank you for sharing.
@darkhill556 2 ай бұрын
Congrats on the new space. We all need a bit more room to work! Really looking forward to learning with you as this build comes together!
@cjtroutt8092 2 ай бұрын
6.5 ft x13ft imperial man that large table Rob
@robbroomfield468 2 ай бұрын
Go big or go home 😆
@cjtroutt8092 2 ай бұрын
😊😊🍺🍻 absolutely
@RustysMetalCutSignsDesigns 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, Rob. Sorry to hear things haven't been going so well for you but I do hope things pick up soon. Since updating my plasma cutter, I've been struggling with water splashing onto the new machine torch and causing 'material detection errors', so I've had to lower the water table quite a bit. Lukasz sent me a MyOhmic unit a while ago but I haven't installed it yet (I have a new/bigger electrical cabinet, to replace my current one). After seeing you splash water onto your machine torch and the program continues to cut like it should, I'll be getting onto my new electrical cabinet and installing the MyOhmic sensor unit. What sensitivity setting have you got yours on, please...or is it a bit of trial and error? Regards from Australia!
@robbroomfield468 2 ай бұрын
Hey bud I'm OK now ta. The sensitivity is a bit of trial and error. But start with it set middle. It's a cracking bit of kit and a must. Hope you and yours are well and as always.....great to hear from you. From Devon UK
@daipower1 2 ай бұрын
I fitted one Rob on my table about 6 months ago, absolute game changer for me, I now run with virtually zero issues. I totally agree with you, they are a great company.