A Big DIY CNC Machine! - V1 Engineering - Low Rider 3

[@dannywiley4072]

I got my LR3 built a few months ago. My table is 5x9. Just trying to get it setup. I've had a heck of a time. Nothing to do with the LR3. Nice to see someone else building one. I am using the jackpot board with mine. I'll be following along with you build.

[@billlester3088]

I will be following along with the build.

[@drez20001]

Thanks! A fun project.

[@RandomlyAwkward1]

You could print a Rockwell Retro Encabulator with that sucker! Looks like an interesting project.

[@drez20001]

Ha. We could! Lots of possibilities.

[@design8studio]

Looking good! Keep us updated! I subscribed to your channel!

[@drez20001]

Thanks! Appreciate the videos you have provided too.

[@PiefacePete46]

Oooohh GOODY! 😃 Really looking forward to this one! 👍 I believe Mach 3 only works with a parallel port? I can see what appears to be parallel connectors in the video, but not the connection to the laptop. Is there a USB to parallel converter there somewhere, or are you lucky enough to have a laptop with a parallel port? Many thanks.

[@drez20001]

Thanks for your comments. The versions of Mach 3 that I've always used are indeed parallel port, old school stuff. Although I use a UC100 to connect the parallel port from the controller to a USB port on the old laptop. Makes it real simple to shift from one computer to the next. Be advised though if you do seek out a UC100 make sure you get the real deal. There are knock offs that claim to be UC100 units but simply don't work. I've been there. The real UC100 adapters are around $130. If you see one for half that or less it's most likely not genuine and in my experience will not work.

[@PiefacePete46]

@@drez20001 : Brilliant... I have wondered whether there was such an alternative for quite some time. Thanks for the heads-up on the knock-offs.

[@388thalpha]

Would love to see more, i never could fully figure out how to use my 3040. Software that came with it was in Chinese and never could figure out how to get anything else to work with it so for years have given up on it.

[@drez20001]

Yeah, the 3040, 6040, and similar machines from eBay or Amazon often come with little usable documentation. Usually the needed information can be found online but that also can be tough sometimes. And...often the software that comes with them is cracked or lifted and can be problematic. With some tinkering though they can be solid machines. Thanks for your comments.

[@harryragland7840]

Is it co-dependence when your CNC hobby drives your boat hobby and your boat hobby drives your CNC hobby?

[@drez20001]

Ha. Indeed. It all dovetails into each other.

[@guadalupeoscar6679]

*Promo sm* 🤦