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@shanester2594 Күн бұрын
What kind of jogging speeds are you able to get from fluidnc? Is the software limited as far as step generation? Thanks.
@dcmotive Күн бұрын
I tried all kinds of settings and dont think the software limits you. My settings for my setup were 800 steps per mm for X and Y, and 200 for the Z. I limited my jogging speeds on the X to 1000 mm per min, because going faster would cause some chatter in the long lead screw setup. The Y was limited to 2000 and the Z 3000. Those speeds worked good for me.
@shanester2594 Күн бұрын
@dcmotive thanks for the reply. I want to build another plasmas. My old one ran linuxcnc. These little controllers seem pretty nice if the functionality is good enough. I will be on the lookout more videos.
@tadwigdor8441 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for this. Lots of good info. Built a table for open builds and wanted to try fluidnc and this will help a ton.
@georgemuzek3862 13 күн бұрын
Great job...Would you care to share your part files and part list?
@JonathanGOpara 20 күн бұрын
Awesome. Inspiring
@steveu235 23 күн бұрын
Thank you
@juanandrescarri27 23 күн бұрын
Great explanation. Thank you.
@georgemuzek3862 Ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to make this video it is very helpful would you be willing to share your fusion360 post processor?
@dcmotive Ай бұрын
I think this is the current one I am using. I havent taken the time to really clean it up and make it plasma specific, but it works well for me for now. drive.google.com/file/d/1_6io300dWoSqXOyTO5LoXiIgQrvJibDv/view?usp=drive_link
@ROBOROBOROBOROBO Ай бұрын
Is there a way to do probing the sheet metal, for uneven surfaces? I have seen some DIY setups which first creates a mesh and takes measurements with a probe then correcting the height as the plasma cutter moves
@dcmotive Ай бұрын
With plasma cutting, thin metal will change shape during the entire cut process. So mapping doesnt work well, because it wont be the same in a few cuts. This program checks the height before each cut, but still thats not good enough for anything that has a continuous cut that is more than 6 inches or so in thin material. A THC would work best for plasma cutting thin metals. But I imagine water jet or laser cutting would work even better for thin metal as it doesnt heat the surrounding material as much. Even cutting 1/16" material is challenging to keep from warping. But what are you going to do with thin metal like that anyways, its too flimsy to be used in a fence or something structural, and even as a sign its a bit flimsy.
@ROBOROBOROBOROBO Ай бұрын
@ thank you for your answer, and for thick plates don’t you need it for better cuts? Or is the difference so minimal that’s not needed
@dcmotive Ай бұрын
@@ROBOROBOROBOROBO These setups wont really cut more than 1/2 plate. Besides it gets pretty heavy and hard to handle at that point. With the thicker metal you have to work with your amperage, air pressure and speed to get the cuts not too beveled. The Z axis isnt as critical.
@ROBOROBOROBOROBO Ай бұрын
@ sounds great thank you, I also want to convert a manual machine to CNC with FluidNC and I want fusion 360 as CAM processor as it is my cad too. Nice to see this work setup works, i was worried if its possible as I lack experience, I guess post processor grbl works but i wanted to also use additional io of FluidNC controller for multiple things like coolant, air relay valve on off and so on I guess additional setup needs to be done for that
@baio18 3 ай бұрын
Hey I am trying to do something like this to my Tacoma. I have an air compressor and added a bussman fuse block with switches. Do u have any wiring information with the nano card/solenoide etc that you could share? I have air suspension installed already
@dcmotive 2 ай бұрын
Actually I have a new version with a color touchscreen for control. Much improved. Ill be posting a video about it shortly.
@ramedizzcreations142 3 ай бұрын
This tool change name
@MegaSoyaMan 4 ай бұрын
your work is amazing, i have a question, do you think share your plan of your cnc plasma ? thanks for your reply ,
@TheLoup117 5 ай бұрын
What is the post processor that ou hare using in fusion360 ?
@dcmotive Ай бұрын
Sorry so late. Here is the one Im using currently. drive.google.com/file/d/1_6io300dWoSqXOyTO5LoXiIgQrvJibDv/view?usp=drive_link
@projectweekend4820 6 ай бұрын
Please wiring conection driver to board sp32 Email : [email protected]
@ricardosantosdesouza8537 7 ай бұрын
Good evening friend, would you have this exchange macro for Mach3, thank you Ricardo Sousa
@dcmotive 7 ай бұрын
Sorry no. Never used Mach3.
@ricardosantosdesouza8537 7 ай бұрын
@@dcmotive ok friend, thank you very much for your attention. Your machine is very good, congratulations
@thestickflicker 7 ай бұрын
I am doing something simular... any chance you would share you modifited Post Processor? thanks
@dcmotive Ай бұрын
Sorry so late. Here is the one Im currently using. drive.google.com/file/d/1_6io300dWoSqXOyTO5LoXiIgQrvJibDv/view?usp=drive_link
@A_Betty 7 ай бұрын
Are you selling them? I went to your website and couldn't find either.
@dcmotive 7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for pointing that out! I had forgot I moved them. Should be here... www.etsy.com/listing/1702577344/overlanding-firepit-that-breaks-down-to
@MrAlfio51 8 ай бұрын
condividi i disegni ottimo progetto delle parti in alluminio
@korolev23 9 ай бұрын
How did you make the enclosure? Did you use a sheet metal contractor or did you do the bending yourself?
@dcmotive 9 ай бұрын
I got the enclosure pre built. They are around. Several of the Chinese CNC companies use them for their individual machines, but they all use pretty bad controllers and components. The only complaint I had is that it begins to steam up inside once the coolant starts to retain heat. I would have added a few fans and vents in the cabinet if I still had it to alleviate that. Everything else about the cabinet was great. I dont think its stainless, but it sure was hard metal and didnt seem to rust, but somewhat magnetic. Whatever it was, it worked well.
@RoboArc 9 ай бұрын
5000x stronger than it needs to be, but good build 😂
@Lord_of_ChaoSan 9 ай бұрын
Do you know the name for this type of rail/carriage system? I've been looking all over and I can't seem to find how to reference this style. You may have mentioned it in the video but I didn't catch it. I'm looking into parts for a future project. Thanks for sharing :D
@dcmotive 9 ай бұрын
Not specifically, like a linear guides. Its just bearings on a tube. I wouldnt even call it a rail. Maybe a type of roller carriage system.
@Lord_of_ChaoSan 9 ай бұрын
@@dcmotive I appreciate the response. Take care :D
@clutchboi4038 5 ай бұрын
It's just called square linear rails sir. If you Google that you can see similar designs.
@farmlife1965 9 ай бұрын
What is the coolant? It is very clear, almost looks like water!
@dcmotive 9 ай бұрын
TRIM Cutting & Grinding Fluids 9106/1 Synthetic Coolant
@ericeckert8474 9 ай бұрын
@@dcmotive just ordered a pail to try it out! I have been wanting something better.
@Lord_of_ChaoSan 9 ай бұрын
I've seen these kind of tables before and always wonder about deflection over time, why not add a simple support to the opposite end of the gantry with a couple small wheels/rollers to support the weight? I'm sure there's reasons why I don't see that on this style of table but I'm curious as to why. Maybe it's not as heavy as it looks? That's a nice little build you've got. I'm probably going to buy a cheap laser engraver, convert it to a plasma cutter and use lightburn to design in since I use it ever Day, just a few Hundred dollars- more a machine to learn on. That's down the road though, I've only got a laser cutter/engraver now, my next machine is going to be a wood rated CNC machine, then a plasma cutter.
@dcmotive 9 ай бұрын
Some people do add the support at the end. On this one I didnt because I will put an entire 4x8 or 4x10 sheet on there to do some cuts and if its got something in the way then I wont work. Pre cutting all the pieces to size takes a lot longer, and buying steel plate in small quantities is overly expensive.
@Lord_of_ChaoSan 9 ай бұрын
@@dcmotive I was thinking that right after I made the comment- so you can work with larger pieces that hang over. Thank you for the response. It's a clean build :D I run a laser engraver/cutter and I always have to cut my wood down (alot easier than steel!) and it's the same idea- best to buy large sheets and cut them down, buying small sheets in quantity is a lot more expensive! Luckily I expanded mine to 1x1 meter so that I don't have to do as much cutting things down- similar idea. Thanks for sharing your build with us!
@freddyfabricate 9 ай бұрын
Great video and design. I would have loved to see more of the design and machining/welding in the beginning.
@cesaralejandrofernandezbac8367 9 ай бұрын
The tool is hold by pneumatic right?
@dcmotive 9 ай бұрын
No, just a spring clip holding them. Just spring pressure.
@ratuadil3133 9 ай бұрын
How many thicness can be cut by this cnc
@dcmotive 9 ай бұрын
The ability to cut material to the largest degree is limited by the plasma cutter used. The one I am using says at 55amps it will cut through 25mm, or about 1". I have not tried it myself as the weight of material is heavy as it is. A sheet of 1/8" is almost 180lbs, 1/4" almost 360lbs and so on. I cant see cutting heavier than 1/2" on a table like this. More than that, and a person probably needs a more substantial machine.
@winfreddurand5713 9 ай бұрын
Hi would are you sell Y axis aluminum gantry?
@dcmotive 9 ай бұрын
I plan on selling them all together or separate, but its not an aluminum version of the 3d prints. They are smaller, more compact and are designed to use with screw drives, not belts. Although with some alterations they could be made to use with belts by someone. But it wouldnt be straight forward to use it with belts. I designed it to have the X motor off of the torch head to reduce the weight at the end of the x axis. It hangs on the Y axis gantry to balance the weight better.
@winfreddurand5713 9 ай бұрын
@@dcmotive Sweet let me know when you are ready to sell.
@travislawson1185 9 ай бұрын
Hey what is the story about the bare metal CB750 in the background? I built one very similar for a customer about 10 years ago here in Houston TX. Yours looks very similar.
@dcmotive 9 ай бұрын
Had that one for about 12 years now. Its a 1970 CB750 cafe'd out. It doesnt get enough use and is a pain to clean and sync the carbs almost every time I drag it out. I ought to give it some love now that winter is dying down. Its fun, but thats one heavy beast when its ripping up to speed. We bought it in pieces from a guy that started to work on it, but it was a basket case that needed a ton of work. The metal work was started, but super rough. Had to do some disassembly smoothing and welding for that part.
@davidbernal5876 10 ай бұрын
Did you use the JD Garage design to create the aluminum parts.?? If so that is a great idea. It would probably last longer then the 3D printer parts.
@TheLsymons 10 ай бұрын
Did you ever decide to either make aluminum parts for the plasma table available? I assume you had CNC cut files for those parts, would you make the cut files available. I have built my own CNC router that is running Mach 3 and could cut those files (albeit a little slow as my router is more for Wood than aluminum) if you decide to sell them. Let me know if either is the case and what you would charge for this. Great videos and looking forward to hearing more about this.
@thanhnhanhuynhnguyen3652 10 ай бұрын
What do you think determine the quality of the cut? The plasma itself, the chasis, rail,..?
@dcmotive 10 ай бұрын
A clean tip, the right amperage and air pressure are critical. The rail and chassis seem to just affect the accuracy of the result. If its too loose, or jerky the accuracy can be pretty bad.
@dcmotive 9 ай бұрын
To add to that, the speed and height make a huge difference on the kerf cut angle.
@thanhnhanhuynhnguyen3652 9 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for your info! Appreciate it!
@kellyjordan 10 ай бұрын
What WiFi router do you have installed in the cabinet. I do not think you got back to this in the video. Reason for it is obvious enough - the ESP 32 does not have a strong enough signal...
@dcmotive 10 ай бұрын
Yeah I forgot to cover that, but thats mostly because its not super needed. But it is a GL-MT300N-V2. It was small enough, and there is a bracket to wall mount it that can be bought. It runs as a repeater for signal strength, and I went back and forth on the idea of mounting an external antenna with it bu hadnt yet, because I hadnt needed to.
@markyu70 10 ай бұрын
I saw one so simple but genius idea someone published couple months ago. He uses two ESP32, one called transmitter is in plasma case with voltage divider and just wirelessly sending data to other called receiver. Receiver do all the work and is coupled with touch screen. I will send you link if you think it is a good idea. Buttttttt I think why shouldn't we send turn on signal from receiver to transmitter and we can use one pin of transmitter and optocoupler to turn on plasma torch. Well we are now at dumb plasma turned in semiautomatic. Why don't we use small servo motor to turn plasma potentiometer? (I am 54y old and in 90's I repaired a few audio amps with that kind of remote control). We will have fully automatic plasma with wireless control without cutting of its manual control and other controller will be master and we can do anything we want with plasma just changing inputs and software on receiver ESP. I have a lot of friends and colleges all BD in EE as I am or BD in mechanical engineering but all of them are theorists only, so I need someone to exchange practical ideas with. I will be glad if you want to cooperate. English is not my ml, it is little rusty so sorry for my grammar.
@markyu70 10 ай бұрын
Great! I used FluidNC for one CNC I made in 2021. Now I want to make plasma. Actually to add water pan and independent ESP32 THC controller to ATMega machine I have. Well I have one spare FluidNC control box (I made 6axes I2S PCB but only 4 x nema 34 stepper drivers for next CNC) but ATMega controller I use now (4axes) is packed with 4 nema 34 servo step drivers for 12.5Nm steppers and it would be big job to change it with ESP32 so I will leave controller I use now. I will make switch that THC ESP32 overtake control of Z axe when plasma is on and return it to ATMega when plasma is off just sending signals from ESP32 THC or from ATMega to servo stepper driver. Am I making mistake? Am I overlooked something? Thank you for advices. There are a few videos about toush screen THC I intend to use on my channel.
@dcmotive 10 ай бұрын
When I have time I was going to do the same thing. A THC pretty much exactly how you described. Since I have the material touch off before each cut, it doesnt matter where the THC leaves the Z height at when done cutting. I havent decided yet if I will make the THC controlled from a simple manual potentiometer or tie the control into the settings in the fluidnc. It i can get standard cut voltage values, then it could be in the fluidnc, but if it often needs to be adjusted while in process then a local independent control would need to be used. But I think the less buttons and knobs to deal with the better.
@Jorenclark 10 ай бұрын
Great video. Thank you! I'm converting a spindle CNC to plasma. The "RELAY" section of your .yaml.... Is that all you need to do? How do you assign that relay as the torch control? Is that what "tool_num: 100" is doing? Thanks again.
@dcmotive 10 ай бұрын
The post processor in fusion is setup to use tool 100 for that operation, and that is what is tied to that relay in the yaml.
@JohanDegraeveAanscharius 11 ай бұрын
Oooooooo, was looking for this!!! Thanks a looooot!
@dcmotive 11 ай бұрын
Glad it can help someone!
@acmcgow 11 ай бұрын
Great explanation. Thank you. Im almost done building my jd plasma table. I'm definitely going to buy your controller. Im looking forward to upgrading to your aluminum parts when they come available
@dirtyfnd 11 ай бұрын
Would you be willing to send/share the files for this design? I can understand if this isn't a priority since I imagine you have a life haha. Thank you 🙏
@dirtyfnd 11 ай бұрын
Fantastic job with this project. I can appreciate the improvements you've created. Are you using the same spec of steppers that were recommended by JD?
@dcmotive 11 ай бұрын
Yep. The motors and drivers they use work fine with belt or screw drive for a project like this.
@dirtyfnd 11 ай бұрын
@@dcmotive Thank you very much for the reply!
@kevinbaxter1571 11 ай бұрын
Looks like a copy of JD garage cnc build?
@dcmotive 11 ай бұрын
Copy? The first couple videos talk about buying their plans. Great plans! But I didnt want plastic. So... a copy with different dimensions, and different materials, and a different controller, different software, different plasma cutter, different frame layout, different drive method, also welded and not bolted. Uh, it does share the same water pan and some of the motors.
@Sigmadog1975 10 ай бұрын
LOL!! @dcmotive response to "copy". I purchased the JD's Garage version last month. I am 3D printing parts now. I would rather your version. How does one obtain it? I went to your site, but saw no related products for sale except the controller. I assume your plan to make available has not changed, so there must still be bug extermination going on. Any updates on availability?
@dcmotive 10 ай бұрын
No bugs. Works good. I was changing the design to make it simpler, use less materials and perhaps be more rigid, and use a steel tube instead of aluminum. Stainless steel tube would be the ultimate, but the price gets ugly. @@Sigmadog1975
@Sigmadog1975 10 ай бұрын
@dcmotive I'd like to see your system when it is ready. If you are keeping a list of interested potential customers, please put me on it. I can provide an email if required. I wait a bit to see how your product development goes & postpone the JD's Garage system for now. Thanks
@DarkKnightWong 11 ай бұрын
Put me down for a set of the machine parts please 🙂 when you have them available
@LuisTaveras-lf9vw 11 ай бұрын
WoW WoW. Excellent job.
@flyinpolack6633 11 ай бұрын
looks great
@FrankPila-t6x 11 ай бұрын
Buenas, disculpe podría ayudarme con las dimensiones de la estructura y que modelos de motores utiliza para cada eje (x,y,z).
@dcmotive 11 ай бұрын
The useable area is about 28x30". X motor is a Nema 23 4.2A, Y is a Nema 23 2.8A, and the Z a Nema 17 1.5A.
@realyogi007 11 ай бұрын
Hey great build!. can you please let me know which controller board are you using to run the fluidnc?
@dcmotive 11 ай бұрын
Ive got the other boards Ive assembled and tested for sale here. dcmotive.com/products/p/6-axis-external-driver-board-with-esp32-board
@timeconomu7395 10 ай бұрын
@@dcmotive Is there a schematic or manual so we know what we are getting with the controller? I've not seen your other videos, so I have no ideas of motors, do I need more drive current, why I might need or use 6 axis with a JD plasma cutter. So yeah...any documentation available before I buy?
@dcmotive 10 ай бұрын
Its just a controller, it doesnt contain motor drivers. So it works with whatever you want to drive, using your own motor drivers. The extra axis and extra outputs are for whatever you want. Maybe a rotary, or maybe setup a VFD and router/mill head. Its all DIY and just adds options, or it will also run a simple JD type of configuration. But I prefer the software for this one over the arduino options. It comes with some instructions, but its still DIY, im not supporting setting people up, but if you follow the basic instructions its a no brainer.@@timeconomu7395
@dcmotive 10 ай бұрын
Also, I made 10 extra units and am selling the ones Im not using, Im not marketing these. Just selling them for pretty much cost. Once they are gone, they are gone.@@timeconomu7395
@timeconomu7395 10 ай бұрын
I'm at the stage with my JD garage build that I'll try the arduino first, but if yours decides to get some documentation, I would def look at that. Thank you for the quick response!@@dcmotive
@acmcgow 11 ай бұрын
Im also interesting in buying a set of metal rollers from you and a controller.
@dcmotive 11 ай бұрын
Which axis'? I added the controller to my website... dcmotive.com/products/p/6-axis-external-driver-board-with-esp32-board
@acmcgow 11 ай бұрын
Awesome addition with the controller. I'm currently building the 3d printed version fron JD's garage. I definitely see myself upgrading to aluminum and ball screws. I'd be interested in buying the X,Y,And Z axis from you... very nice work by the way. Keep up the great content. Thanks
@rp3989 Жыл бұрын
Would you machine aluminum parts to sell
@dcmotive Жыл бұрын
That was my intention, but it requires the user to change over to screw drives. Unless I make an adjustment to the plans.
@davidbernal5876 10 ай бұрын
@@dcmotive I haven't built the JD garage system, so I would buy the aluminum parts from you.
@rosswoolley2854 Жыл бұрын
Looks good. I run 1810 mm/min, 40 amp, 6 Kpa, 3 mm thick.
@hottamaleboy1198 Жыл бұрын
Nice job… would love to have you make all aluminum parts for me…
@dcmotive Жыл бұрын
Only problem is that also requires going to screw drives on the X and Y axis, so its not totally plug and play.
@hottamaleboy1198 Жыл бұрын
@@dcmotive that’s not a problem
@hottamaleboy1198 9 ай бұрын
Have you started selling the parts yet!
@dcmotive 9 ай бұрын
@@hottamaleboy1198 Im messing around with a version that mounts the Y axis gantry on a 2x3 instead of a 2x2 to see how much rigidity is gained. Im curious to see if it could extend 48" with a few tweaks.
@fireguy7004 Жыл бұрын
Im not a smart man but isn't it lot closer to 10mm per second? My math says 1000 mm per second is about 40 inches per second??
@dcmotive Жыл бұрын
Right you are! Should say 1000mm/min . Gotta correct that!
@fireguy7004 Жыл бұрын
@@dcmotiveI got a "D" in trig in 1977, my teacher would be proud of me! ( But I got asked to tutor trig in college, long story, great teacher.) Nice video. Ive been trying to learn fusion 360. Pretty complex for an old guy. But getting there. Have the plasma cutter but it's useless for me freehand, especially after coffee! Going to try the JD garage machine.
@rosswoolley2854 Жыл бұрын
@@fireguy7004 You sound like me. Do you stop working for the day when it lunch time as well.
@jameswalker8338 Жыл бұрын
Looks good. For better context, what - material thickness? - amperage? - nozzle size? - acceleration (e.g. i run 1000mm/s^2 or about 0.1 g-unit or 100gal) - cut height? - pierce height? Cheers.
@dcmotive Жыл бұрын
Excellent idea!