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[00:51:03] <atom1> mmm
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[01:01:48] <atom1> so at 2.2mH 46.9v would be max and at 8.8mH series it would be 93.8v according to that site
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[01:09:14] <Jymmm> atom1: Typically it's 20x the rated voltage
[01:09:23] <Jymmm> 20-25x
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[01:10:20] <atom1> 1.93 and 3.86 respectively
[01:10:47] <atom1> but using the inductance and jt's link i get the above numbers
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[01:12:03] <Jymmm> well 20x comes close
[01:12:31] <atom1> i'm putting together a 50v supply i got surplus here
[01:12:42] <atom1> no load i get ~50v
[01:12:42] <Jymmm> 50v ac?
[01:12:44] <atom1> no
[01:12:46] <atom1> dc
[01:13:00] <atom1> linear supply
[01:13:15] <Jymmm> 50v transformer?
[01:13:17] <atom1> xfmr with a bridge and a couple caps
[01:13:28] <atom1> i think the ac v is ~38v iirc
[01:13:31] <Jymmm> k
[01:13:35] <Jymmm> just checking =)
[01:13:38] <atom1> i'd have to check again
[01:13:47] <atom1> i know you gain about 1.7x
[01:13:50] <Jymmm> no, you said what I wanted to hear =)
[01:13:52] <atom1> or thereabouts
[01:13:57] <atom1> i know i did
[01:13:58] <atom1> :D
[01:14:01] <Jymmm> 1.707 iirc
[01:14:10] <Jymmm> or is it 1.414
[01:14:13] <Jymmm> somethign liek that
[01:14:21] <atom1> i was hoping these weren't too hot for the steppers
[01:14:31] <atom1> since they were cheap
[01:14:35] <Jymmm> doens't look like it
[01:14:44] <atom1> i may get another one
[01:14:52] <atom1> they're about 6A i think
[01:14:57] <Jymmm> I'd try one first
[01:15:43] <atom1> now to find some drivers that are happy with 50v
[01:15:53] <Jymmm> geckos
[01:15:56] <atom1> i know
[01:16:01] <atom1> i'm looking at them
[01:16:16] <atom1> I don't think their 4 stepper board takes 50v
[01:16:37] <Jymmm> sure it does
[01:17:00] <Jymmm> i think
[01:17:04] <atom1> the G540
[01:17:17] <Jymmm> OEM750 does 24-75VDC
[01:17:25] <Jymmm> 7.5A peak
[01:18:03] <Jymmm> # 18VDC to 50VDC supply voltage
[01:18:16] <atom1> that's pushing it
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[01:19:02] <Jymmm> Well, OEM750
[01:22:44] <atom1> i don't see that one
[01:23:25] <Jymmm> http://www.compumotor.com/products/Stepper_Drives_and_Motors__4003__30_32_80_567_29.html
[01:26:02] <atom1> they're proud of their stuff
[01:26:34] <Jymmm> I got some off ebay pretty cheap
[01:26:53] <atom1> no problems with em?
[01:27:07] <Jymmm> no, you can ask ve7it too, he has a few
[01:27:14] <Jymmm> Lawernce
[01:30:04] <Jymmm> atom1: 50,000 steps per revolution =)
[01:32:27] <Jymmm> Just dont confuse OEM-750X - it has an added indexer board in it (user removable)
[01:32:50] <Jymmm> SPR == 200 - 50,000
[01:33:32] <atom1> my sherline wouldn't know how to act with stuff like that hooked to it
[01:33:48] <Jymmm> lol, well there's alway 200 spr
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[02:27:29] <Gensor> I am looking for a good source for a SEMA42 servo motor/encoder other than AJAX
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[11:46:37] <jthornton> I have a profile for my lathe. What is the easiest way to offset that profile multiple times so to cut say 0.025 deep on each pass?
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[11:56:21] <archivist> have the profile code make sense in relative mode and a while loop in absolute moving it inwards
[11:57:00] <jthornton> would that work with tool radius comp?
[11:58:35] <archivist> one of us has to try it and see :)
[11:59:04] <jthornton> lol, yes
[11:59:44] <archivist> or just stay in one mode and add the offset constant to the profile points
[12:00:18] <stillme> doesn anyone know any ways of generating gcode from a picture?
[12:00:49] <stillme> i tried to use vectric Photovcarve but i dont see post processor for EMC2
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[12:14:01] <archivist> stillme,
http://www.linuxcnc.org/docview/html/gui_image-to-gcode.html
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[12:16:39] <stillme> archivist: yea i have seen that, but some what when i use emc2 embedded image to gcode, it machines so slow
[12:17:15] <stillme> when i use gcodes i saved from vectric software, it finishes the job faster
[12:18:34] <stillme> ohh i see, thanks archivist, i think i found where i could be doing it wrong
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[12:20:56] <stillme> i dont set the feedrate right i guess ...
[12:27:42] <jthornton> stillme: have you read this?
http://www.linuxcnc.org/docview/html/common_User_Concepts.html
[12:29:51] <stillme> jthornton: no, but am reading it now
[12:56:01] <jthornton> hmmm, writing relative mode code is a bit of a pain
[13:01:48] <Jymmm> Just like when they visit for more than three days
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[13:07:50] <jthornton> yea, then they smell like fish
[13:08:59] <jthornton> argggggggggggg I can't get this damm G2 offset figured out
[13:12:11] <Jymmm> jthornton:
http://tinyurl.com/G6offset
[13:12:53] <jthornton> CRAP I forgot to put myself in diameter mode
[13:13:23] <Jymmm> jthornton:
http://tinyurl.com/G6offset
[13:13:29] <jthornton> well no that ain't it
[13:14:16] <jthornton> I don't have the plugins to view that what ever it is
[13:14:28] <Jymmm> mp3
[13:15:49] <Jymmm> jthornton: no speakers?
[13:32:37] <jthornton> NO
[13:32:54] <Jymmm> that sucks
[13:46:58] <anonimasu> hm
[13:47:13] <anonimasu> how do I check if my torch height sensor is working? (what to probe with halscope)
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[13:56:57] <anonimasu> how do i reload a hal file?
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[14:22:58] <JT-Shop> you shut down and restart EMC
[14:24:56] <anonimasu> is there no other way....
[14:25:12] <JT-Shop> dunno
[14:25:16] <anonimasu> i got my plasma working and the velocity input but the thc dosent move my torch
[14:25:42] <JT-Shop> are you watching the torch or the DRO?
[14:26:41] <anonimasu> watching the torch
[14:26:53] <anonimasu> I need to set up the vcp stuff so I can monitor it in cut
[14:28:53] <anonimasu> the arc-ok I have no real idea what to do with...
[14:36:30] <JT-Shop> ark-ok has to be on to allow correction
[14:36:56] <JT-Shop> if(torch_on && arc_ok && vel_status){ // allow correction
[14:40:32] <anonimasu> hmm.. can you do that in the hal file?
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[14:46:21] <JT-Shop> do what?
[14:47:36] <anonimasu> the if stuff?
[14:48:01] <JT-Shop> that is the line from the comp
[14:48:24] <JT-Shop> just showing you that all three things must be on to allow compensation
[14:48:49] <JT-Shop> sorry I should have said where it came from
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[15:13:17] <mrsunshine__> gah my new furnace idea didnt work ouy
[15:13:19] <mrsunshine__> out
[15:13:33] <mrsunshine__> so now it will be a very deep furnace that isnt openable from the side :(
[15:14:28] <anonimasu> JT-Shop: I see, im gonna try it tomorrow
[15:14:40] <JT-Shop> ok, cool
[15:15:02] * JT-Shop finally entered the tool table info one time and it was right :)
[15:17:23] <anonimasu> i gotta find my sheetcam license
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[15:22:48] <mrsunshine__> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxysBla3NyI&feature=feedrec_grec_index cool =)
[15:25:38] <mrsunshine__> figures hoss has done it already with little homemade cnc :P
[15:28:58] <TekniQue> very cool
[15:30:03] <anonimasu> mrsunshine__: do you know where I can buy metal per meter in sweden?
[15:30:22] <mrsunshine__> what kind of metal? :P
[15:30:26] <mrsunshine__> and not realy :/
[15:30:35] <anonimasu> aluminium
[15:30:41] <mrsunshine__> i usaly get mine from the scrapyard etc as he gets small pieces of steel etc sometimes
[15:30:45] <mrsunshine__> anonimasu, nop :/
[15:31:09] <mrsunshine__> got local companies i can get from that work with alu but dont know anywhere you just can buy =)
[15:31:25] <anonimasu> I need like 1 meter of 30mm thick stuff
[15:46:57] <elmo40> there is no metalsupermarket around you guys?
[15:47:32] <elmo40> http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/msc-storefinder.aspx
[15:49:28] <anonimasu> none at all
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[15:58:36] <atom1> sheetcam?
[15:58:40] <atom1> never heard of that one
[15:59:40] <anonimasu> cheapest stuff for plasma and oxyfuel cutting
[16:00:01] <atom1> oh
[16:00:22] <atom1> sc will do plasma too ya know
[16:00:27] <atom1> you'd have to set up a post
[16:00:52] <anonimasu> problem is that I need something so user friendly so the old guys at work can use it :)
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[16:11:19] * JT-Shop wonders if G92 is better than G10L20 for offsetting a profile on the lathe for multiple passes a certain depth each pass with the last pass with no offset?
[16:14:18] <fragalot> VICTORY
[16:14:45] * fragalot has obtained a vacuum pump and 25mm thick slabs of hard plastic
[16:14:53] * fragalot does a lil' dance
[16:14:56] * fragalot makes a lil' love
[16:15:11] * fragalot won't make a vacuum table afterall >.> need to drill too many holes and this one can't keep up xD
[16:15:56] * atom1 backs away from fragalot
[16:16:22] <fragalot> lol
[16:17:03] <fragalot> fu opta
[16:17:31] <fragalot> Y U MAKE BOTTLES WHERE YOU NEED TO CUT THE TOP OPEN BUT MAKE IT SO THE CAP DOES NOT FIT ON ANYMORE IF YOU DO SO
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[18:06:49] <jthornton> Honda builds jet planes now
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[18:07:37] <andypugh> Kawasaki have for a long time.
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[18:38:48] <JT-Shop> LOL if you have an M2 inside of an o sub file it really works
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[19:02:18] <atom1> jt, was that the intent?
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[19:08:19] <JT-Shop> LOL no, it had me going for a bit though
[19:08:40] <JT-Shop> wondering why EMC only executed the sub once then quit
[19:16:19] <JT-Shop> now I just need a SIMPLE way to create a path from a dxf file...
[19:16:57] <jdhNC> cut2d is simple, but windows, and not free.
[19:17:26] <JT-Shop> I have OneCNC on my windows machine
[19:17:29] <Jymmm> ace converter?
[19:17:38] <JT-Shop> Jymmm: what is that?
[19:17:56] <Jymmm> http://www.dakeng.com/ace.html
[19:18:59] <sumpfralle> PyCAM (
http://pycam.sf.net) is a 2D/3D toolpath generator - just use the "gravure" strategy for your 2D DXF file
[19:19:14] <sumpfralle> (GPL, for linux/mac/win)
[19:20:38] <JT-Shop> I've messed with PyCam a bit but could not get it to work
[19:21:56] <JT-Shop> I have my profile subroutine working now, feed it a proper subroutine of the profile and it will rough it out then do a finish pass
[19:24:23] <sumpfralle> @Jymmm: if you run into problems with PyCAM: just ask me (I am one of the developers)
[19:24:59] <sumpfralle> (misdirected - sorry)
[19:25:20] <Jymmm> sumpfralle: Can it SLICE STL files?
[19:27:53] <sumpfralle> it can project a 3D model to 2D at any given height - is that enough?
[19:28:48] <Jymmm> What I really need is to be able to slice STL file into multiple SVG (or other vector) files (one per layer)
[19:30:07] <Jymmm> or multiple sliced objects in a single vector file
[19:31:18] <andypugh> I just put a mini-PCI wifi card in my CNC machine, and it seems to prevent it booting. Is that normal?
[19:31:50] <Jymmm> check the bios?
[19:31:54] <andypugh> (It's one from a Dell laptop)
[19:32:14] <andypugh> What should I check in the BIOS?
[19:32:30] <Jymmm> I dont know, boot sequence?
[19:32:45] <andypugh> Would it try to boot from a PCI card?
[19:32:50] <Jymmm> or is it stoppong ubunyu from booting?
[19:33:10] <andypugh> It's stopping the BIOS from booting.
[19:33:11] <Jymmm> or is it stopping ubuntu from booting?
[19:33:35] <Jymmm> Then, check the BIOS =) Make sure you have it seated correctly too
[19:34:15] <sumpfralle> @Jymm: you can do multiple slices step-by-step (from STL to SVG). Hope this helps.
[19:34:50] <Jymmm> sumpfralle: multiple slices per svg file?
[19:36:07] <Jymmm> or slice1 == 1.svg, slice2 == 2.svg, etc ???
[19:36:43] <sumpfralle> partly: you could join these via Inkscape (copy/paste with the clipboard). Even multiple levels are supported (using different colors), but SVG is not made for 3D modelling, thus using more than two different colors (=levels) gets complicated.
[19:38:28] <Jymmm> sumpfralle: I need to take a 3D Model (stl), slice it to 1/8" thick slices, then end up with a SVG file that has mutiple slices for cutting with a laser.
[19:41:10] <sumpfralle> Jymmm: do you plan to put the different shapes into different SVG layers? Or how else are they distinguished by your software?
[19:42:28] <fragalot> Well that didn't go well
[19:42:42] <fragalot> the plastic I got mills REALLY REALLY well.. a bit too well
[19:42:44] <atom1> you were dancing earlier
[19:43:02] <fragalot> sucked my tool in like nothing i've seen before
[19:43:25] <fragalot> there are grooves from my chuck that almost match the spiral on the flanges of the mill bit
[19:43:56] <Jymmm> sumpfralle: If you took a simple drinking cup, ran it through a bread slicer, you would end up with multiple 1/8" thick pieces. It's those pieces that I need in vector (svg) format. Best of each slice is in the same file then can be nested nicely on to a single sheet of material to be cut out.
[19:43:59] <atom1> so it wasn't tight
[19:44:18] <fragalot> atom1: it was as tight as I could get it on that small thing
[19:44:21] <fragalot> and the grooves are rather deep
[19:44:38] <fragalot> I tried drilling into the material w/ a hand drill and my god does it pull
[19:45:24] <andypugh> Jymmm: I have some Octave code that will slice an STL file into EPS, if that is any good?
[19:45:26] <fragalot> Anyway enough for today i'll see if I can do the rest tomorrow..
[19:46:03] <fragalot> I've noticed my Z axis flexes along the Y axis when it pushes down.. (1mm!)
[19:46:31] <fragalot> need to figure out if I can stop it from doing that asap :/ There isn't enough time in a day! :'(
[19:48:21] <sumpfralle> Jymm: I am still not sure, how you combine these 2D shapes in a single SVG file. Do you just put all of them into a single layer?
[19:48:34] <Jymmm> sumpfralle: correct
[19:49:03] <fragalot> Jymmm: don't answer an "or" question with yes/correct please
[19:49:07] <fragalot> it confuses everyone :p
[19:49:50] <sumpfralle> Jymmm: then you would just need to copy/paste the 2D shapes into Inkscape after each slicing.
[19:50:32] <andypugh> Jymmm? Interested?
[19:50:39] <sumpfralle> andypugh: if Octave can do this via the commandline, then I guess, this would be a good option for Jymmm. The result can be combined with Inkscape later.
[19:51:01] <andypugh> http://pastebin.com/uvCiibHB
[19:51:15] <Jymmm> If there are 200 slices, I'm sure in the hell not going to copy-n-paste 200 times =)
[19:52:16] <andypugh> It was code I wrote for one job, once, so isn't very polished. I think that the line near the top "f=0" needs to be made into an f=fileopen() as it looks like this version doesn't actually create the EPD
[19:52:20] <andypugh> (EPS)
[19:52:30] <Jymmm> http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/slicingstl
[19:52:46] <Jymmm> andypugh: I have no idea what octavia is
[19:52:56] <andypugh> It's a gnu version of Matlab
[19:53:07] <Jymmm> oh, ew
[19:53:58] <andypugh> It's perfect for that kind of work. See how compact that code is (the bit that turns the triangles into continuous line segments)
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[19:55:46] <Jymmm> andypugh: Does it put each slice as an object in a single .eps file?
[19:58:10] <Jymmm> or multiples .eps files when you run out of sheet space
[20:01:32] <andypugh> It moves onto the next sheet when the sheet is full.
[20:02:33] <andypugh> The version I have pasted actually drives a plotter using HPGL. I could probably make you a working EPS-only version
[20:03:09] <Jymmm> cool, Ok, so what's the out HPGL or EPS ?
[20:03:17] <Jymmm> cool, Ok, so what's the output, HPGL or EPS ?
[20:03:30] <Jymmm> PS would work too =)
[20:03:43] <andypugh> That version shoves HPGL out of the serial port. But the EPS code is still in there.
[20:04:02] <Jymmm> Ah, ok. I was wondering why there was mention of HPGL
[20:05:00] <Jymmm> Leave it as is for now. I'm not sure when I'll get a chance to play with it.
[20:05:03] <andypugh> I used that code to make these out of sticky paper.
https://picasaweb.google.com/bodgesoc/Gibbs#5478341215134773746
[20:05:35] <andypugh> (sticker paper and a drag knife on a flatbed plotter)
[20:05:52] <andypugh> Then sent them off to the brassfounders as a pattern.
[20:06:01] <Jymmm> heh
[20:06:06] <Jymmm> bbiab
[20:19:50] <ve7it> Jymmm,
http://www.freesteel.co.uk/wpblog/slicer/
[20:36:01] <Jymmm> ve7it: I think I actually have that bookmarked.
[20:36:28] <Jymmm> ve7it: atom1 was askingng if OEM750's were any good
[20:36:53] <atom1> i don't doubt they're good
[20:37:25] <atom1> what makes a driver good? the higher frequency step rates?
[20:37:51] <Jymmm> not necessarily.
[20:38:12] <Jymmm> I mentioned the oem750 becasue you wanted higher voltages
[20:38:41] <atom1> well it would probably work better with higher voltages within reason
[20:38:49] <atom1> i think my supply is within reason
[20:39:00] <atom1> but maybe at the upper limit
[20:39:31] <atom1> for the steppers i have
[20:40:13] <atom1> i can always use the original supply (24v i think)
[20:42:39] <atom1> do any mills you know of use left hand threaded screws?
[20:42:46] <atom1> this silly sherline does
[20:43:14] <cradek> many manual machines have LH screws to make the handles turn the right way
[20:43:21] <andypugh> Lathe leadscrews are normally lef-hand.
[20:43:28] <cradek> it depends which part moves and which is stationary
[20:43:31] <atom1> yeah
[20:43:34] <atom1> makes sense
[20:43:41] <andypugh> (on the cross-slide at least)
[20:44:06] <atom1> so a lefthand ballscrew wouldn't be that uncommon
[20:44:22] <andypugh> I have never seen one.
[20:44:26] <atom1> heh
[20:44:27] <cradek> if the handle moves with the moving part, the screw is RH -- if the handle doesn't move, the screw is LH
[20:44:51] <cradek> a sherline manual mill table probably has one of each
[20:45:00] <atom1> the z is
[20:45:13] <atom1> i didn't check the others yet
[20:45:15] <cradek> I'd guess X rh, YZ lh
[20:45:49] <cradek> ballscrews are never (?) on manual machines so a LH ballscrew is not ever (?) necessary
[20:45:53] <atom1> 3/8 20 left hand
[20:46:02] <atom1> that would be an impossible tap to find
[20:46:14] <andypugh> No reason to keep the handedness when converting though. My lathe has a wrong-way handle in manual mode, but I very rarely use it that way.
[20:46:29] <atom1> well, i never have on the mill
[20:46:56] <andypugh> cradek: TOS clones of the Thiel clone of the Deckel frequently have ballscrews.
[20:47:02] <atom1> i would like to add a jog wheel though for sure
[20:48:12] <atom1> any open source designs emc supported designs for one of those out there?
[20:49:22] <atom1> that one posted couple days ago looked nice
[20:49:22] <atom1> with the lcd pannel
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[21:07:00] <JT-Shop> Ace seemed to have some problems with a qcad dxf file but didn't know what it was...
[21:12:37] <jdhNC> are there multiple qcad dxf type save options?
[21:13:47] <JT-Shop> I don't know... I'll look
[21:14:08] <jdhNC> you don't need abe davis for downstream, just upstream
[21:14:12] <jdhNC> <urk>
[21:16:20] <JT-Shop> it has R12 and 2000 as options
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[21:16:46] <atom1> r12 might be better for 2d stuff
[21:17:52] <JT-Shop> why is that?
[21:18:30] <atom1> i found with smartcam it inports 2d better
[21:18:34] <atom1> imports*
[21:18:42] <atom1> than newer versions
[21:20:20] <JT-Shop> doesn't seem to matter with Ace it pukes on both of them
[21:22:05] <atom1> i've got a dos version of smartcam i keep loaded just for translation issues
[21:23:12] <Jymmm> atom1: is that dos version free?
[21:23:30] <atom1> heh not to me it wasn't
[21:23:45] <Jymmm> oh, heh
[21:23:47] <atom1> the translators might be
[21:24:02] <atom1> it had a hard dongle until i fixed that issue
[21:24:04] <atom1> :D
[21:24:09] <Jymmm> lol
[21:24:19] <Jymmm> I HATE DONGLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[21:24:32] <atom1> that was another $600 iirc
[21:24:51] <atom1> maybe only 3.. i don't remember
[21:27:36] <atom1> the translator runs without the key
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[21:51:55] <JT-Shop> I hate dongles too!!!
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[21:53:29] <Jymmm> It wouldn't be so bad if they charged a reasonable replacement cost, but they charge FULL VALUE for the software if it's ever lost or broken.
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[22:04:47] <andypugh> woot! Β£300 of caps for Β£20.
[22:05:06] <andypugh> I like eBay sometimes.
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[22:16:18] <atom1> who was asking about slicing and dicing files?
[22:16:20] <atom1> Skeinforge
[22:16:26] <atom1> google might be your friend
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[22:18:34] <JT-Shop> do caps age even if they are not used ie new but sitting on the shelf for years?
[22:18:38] <atom1> reprap guys use that
[22:18:54] <atom1> electrolytics do
[22:18:57] <atom1> they tend to dry out
[22:19:12] <atom1> older mylar etc may
[22:31:05] <Jymmm> JT-Shop: this says YES
http://www.dairiki.org/HammondWiki/CapacitorReplacement?version=9
[22:33:47] <Jymmm> JT-Shop: and now we both know why... they dry out, who wuda thunk it
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[22:46:41] <DaViruz> i believe temperature plays a big role
[22:46:53] <DaViruz> and temperature is generally higher in use than on a shelf
[22:56:44] <JT-Shop> Jymmm: that is kinda what I thought
[22:57:31] <Jymmm> JT-Shop: I thought it was a good question on your part. Was it the use of caps that degraded them, or environment.
[22:58:10] <JT-Shop> I still need to take the power supply apart on the VMC and replace the caps :/
[22:58:58] <Jymmm> JT-Shop: wouldn't opening your own copper quarry and forging your own PS be easier?
[22:59:19] <JT-Shop> naw, it looks easy to get out and opened up
[23:03:05] <Jymmm> hand wired probably
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[23:10:44] <JT-Shop> what's that Jymmm
[23:11:10] <Jymmm> JT-Shop: didnt you say that somethign was hand wired?
[23:11:18] <JT-Shop> no
[23:11:36] * JT-Shop thinks Jymmm needs a nap
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[23:41:17] <Gensor> I would like to see what is out there. Please provide a link to yours or someone elses project. Thanks!
[23:42:04] <atom1> what sort of projects do you do?
[23:42:39] <Gensor> I have my heart set on a knee mill servo setup
[23:42:52] <archivist> Gensor,
http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/emcinfo.pl?Case_Studies
[23:43:01] <atom1> me too but for now i'm stuck with a sherline
[23:43:43] <JT-Shop> atom1: you can borrow my VMC any time you like
[23:44:05] <atom1> i appreciate the offer but it would be a 7hr drive
[23:44:28] <Gensor> area are you at jt
[23:44:43] <JT-Shop> that is a bit of a stretch
[23:44:47] <atom1> wichita
[23:44:51] <JT-Shop> Swamp East Missouri
[23:45:00] <Gensor> south dakota
[23:45:23] <JT-Shop> I used to go Pheasant hunting there
[23:45:27] <atom1> we'll all meet at some podunk bar for a beer sometime
[23:45:39] <JT-Shop> oh where was that...
[23:45:48] <Gensor> jt - did you convert your vmc to emc
[23:46:04] <JT-Shop> not yet, it still works
[23:46:09] <JT-Shop> but it is on the list
[23:46:37] <JT-Shop> my BP Series 1 with Anilam controls will be the next conversion
[23:46:39] <atom1> i'd do my lathe but it's got so much slop in it, it's hardly worth it
[23:47:00] <atom1> old small sears atlas probably 35yrs old or more
[23:47:15] <JT-Shop> ah the atlas lathes
[23:47:28] <JT-Shop> I had one once and yea they are might weak
[23:47:41] <atom1> i've patched alot of stuff up with it
[23:47:48] <JT-Shop> does yours have the gear change part?
[23:47:57] <atom1> i think but i've never used it
[23:48:02] <atom1> i have a set of gears for it
[23:48:12] <atom1> for threading
[23:48:28] <JT-Shop> then you don't have the rapid gear change one
[23:48:38] <atom1> no
[23:48:43] <atom1> older than that
[23:49:03] <JT-Shop> http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.selloldtoys.com/farm/images/IMG_4281_jpg.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.selloldtoys.com/farm/index.htm&usg=__tvTzSuPqx780NQKldjwWUuAH5AU=&h=900&w=1200&sz=60&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=h0Ubuse-jwDVQM:&tbnh=132&tbnw=190&ei=1kGiTZSTItOSgQfAt7jaBQ&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsears%2Batlas%2Blathe%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26biw%3D
[23:49:05] <JT-Shop> 1115%26bih%3D857%26gbv%3D2%26tbm%3Disch0%2C228&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=816&vpy=304&dur=2058&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=178&ty=84&oei=1kGiTZSTItOSgQfAt7jaBQ&page=1&ndsp=26&ved=1t:429,r:20,s:0&biw=1115&bih=857
[23:49:09] <JT-Shop> crap what a url
[23:49:16] Techrat_CT is now known as
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[23:49:20] <Gensor> omg
[23:49:24] <atom1> tinyurl.com
[23:49:25] <JT-Shop> http://www.selloldtoys.com/farm/index.htm
[23:49:52] <JT-Shop> this one has the gear change option see the two knobs on the bottom of the headstock
[23:50:14] <JT-Shop> http://www.selloldtoys.com/farm/images/IMG_2307_jpg.jpg
[23:50:19] <atom1> mine is smaller than that
[23:50:29] <atom1> but approximate vintage
[23:50:58] <jdhNC> how much would that one go for?
[23:51:13] <archivist> get an old southbend
[23:51:21] <JT-Shop> dunno, depends on how much someone wanted it
[23:51:27] <atom1> http://tom-itx.dyndns.org:81/~webpage/sumo_files/lathe3
[23:51:47] <jdhNC> I'm pretty sure that seal cement is the wrong thing to fix boots
[23:51:51] <JT-Shop> that's more like the one I had
[23:51:54] <jdhNC> <urk>
[23:52:37] <jdhNC> the 12" one is relatively local
[23:53:00] <JT-Shop> I want a CNC lathe with a tail stock
[23:53:18] <JT-Shop> the chucker sure is limited
[23:53:30] <atom1> i'd be very content with the little okuma kadet i ran
[23:54:19] <JT-Shop> archivist: I ended up using absolute coordinates and using G92 to offset the profile
[23:54:38] <JT-Shop> worked pretty good
[23:54:46] <archivist> JT-Shop, good
[23:58:22] <Gensor> anyone know where I can find a dead bridgeport interact?
[23:58:33] <JT-Shop> fleabay
[23:58:48] <Gensor> they are all working :(
[23:59:13] <archivist> one will come along one day
[23:59:15] <JT-Shop> gotta keep watching and some late night drinking and walla you will have one on your doorstep
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[23:59:49] <Gensor> any woman on here?
