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[00:00:21] <andypugh> Ah, yes, here we are:
https://sites.google.com/site/manisbutareed/visualizing-emc2-configurations
[00:00:21] <djdelorie> good for them :-)
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[00:00:41] <andypugh> Graphviz is what he used.
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[00:01:46] <tjb1> Anyone know where I could happen to find this part the wire is connected to?? -
http://www.dynatorch.com/images/ohmic1.jpg
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[00:04:07] <andypugh> tjb1: Starting point:
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/?sra=oss&searchTerm=earth+tag&x=0&y=0
[00:04:32] <tjb1> So earth tag is what that is called
[00:04:52] <andypugh> Probably a ground tag where you are
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[00:05:42] <andypugh> But it's a conduit gland grounding tag, I think.
[00:06:54] <tjb1> Thanks
[00:07:06] * jdh ponders pointing out the wire is connected to a faston connector
[00:09:28] <andypugh> I chose to answer the question meant, not the question asked.
[00:10:10] <tjb1> http://www.fiatplus.com/grounding-ring-around-sender-pr-289940.html
[00:10:15] <tjb1> So close
[00:10:55] <andypugh> how many do you need? If it's just one, make it
[00:11:59] <andypugh> 20 minutes with a drill and file. 5 mins if it only needs to work
[00:13:11] <jdh> what's the ID?
[00:15:27] <tjb1> I would have to check but I am guessing around 7/8"
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[00:16:07] <jdh> maybe a big ring connector with a faston crimped in it.
[00:17:04] <tjb1> Like so ? -
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ring-Terminal-Lug-4-0-Wire-7-8-Stud-Tinned-Lot-6-/250510540071#ht_1539wt_1165
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[00:17:26] <Connor> jdh: I got the air cylinder for $100.00
[00:17:29] <jdh> that's probably too thick, but like that.
[00:17:34] <jdh> cool
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[00:17:58] <jdh> you can buy that ring connector at an auto parts store
[00:18:36] <Tom_itx> you could cut one from a 2" square block of copper too
[00:18:41] <Tom_itx> your choice
[00:19:53] <jdh> or strip 3" of insulation off the wire, wrap it around, and twist tightly.
[00:22:15] <tjb1> I loaded it into cad and the one for the fiat appears to have a .700 hole diameter
[00:22:42] <tjb1> I cant use the hypertherm ohmic cap...
[00:23:42] <andypugh> Connor: After I deigned one for you? Bah!
[00:24:15] <tjb1> I probably will go with a floating torch so I dont have to rely on the tip/metal conducting
[00:24:21] <Connor> andypugh: I would be happy to build one.. Just don't have time or the materials.. not even sure I could do it with the mini lathe or the mill.
[00:25:00] <andypugh> it did need a lit of threading work (Or welding)
[00:25:34] <linux-cnc-bob> whats whats a good feedrate for MDF cuts on a small mill? 1/8" endmill
[00:25:38] <linux-cnc-bob> and good cutdepth per pass
[00:25:42] <andypugh> The only advantage was that it was the right shape for the job.
[00:26:28] <andypugh> linux-cnc-bob: You normally work from peripheral speed and cut-per-tooth
[00:27:16] <andypugh> linux-cnc-bob:
http://www.techno-isel.com/tooling/0335_FEEDSandSPEEDS.pdf
[00:28:04] <andypugh> I guess that is in Imperial
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[00:42:50] <linux-cnc-bob> thanks thats a great page :)
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[00:56:16] <Anon5565> hello to all
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[00:56:34] <andypugh> Hi
[00:57:04] <Anon5565> hi andy my name is rick, using release 2.4.6
[00:57:09] <gmagno> argh... drag and drop does not work... (
http://gcode.joewalnes.com/) you guys know of any gcode viewer? I dont have linuxcnc on my laptop
[00:57:10] <Anon5565> from argentina
[00:57:16] * ReadError cant wait to cut into this new 1/8" piece of g10
[00:57:34] <Anon5565> g10? is for?
[00:57:59] <linux-cnc-bob> its like fiberglass
[00:58:08] <linux-cnc-bob> wrecks milling bits fast
[00:58:18] <ReadError> yea but cuts awesome ;)
[00:58:32] <Anon5565> yeah, glass 10 bar, wear tools for sure
[00:58:34] <ReadError> im only using some cheapo 10$ endmills
[00:58:50] <linux-cnc-bob> probably should use a vacuum too or the dust can get all over the feed screws and rails
[00:58:58] <ReadError> yea i do
[00:59:05] <ReadError> stand there the entire time with it
[00:59:10] <Anon5565> better water, i think
[00:59:18] <linux-cnc-bob> my first milling project is a vacuum attachment :D
[00:59:34] <Anon5565> no good for your health
[00:59:42] <linux-cnc-bob> vacuum is outside
[00:59:59] <Anon5565> ar you doing a frame?
[01:00:05] <linux-cnc-bob> me?
[01:00:15] <Anon5565> yes, bob
[01:00:57] <linux-cnc-bob> I noticed there are 4 threaded holes on the bottom of the spindle, so am making a 1/2" thick MDF plate to bolt to that, and then have a hole in it beside the spindle to attach a vacuum hose
[01:01:33] <linux-cnc-bob> not sure of the best way to orient the vacuum hose by the cutting tool
[01:02:33] <Anon5565> vaccum drag air as a semisphere
[01:03:35] <gmagno> good night to everybody. Bye
[01:03:42] <Anon5565> bye
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[01:05:04] <andypugh> And me. Night all
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[01:10:51] <Anon5565> anyone knows how to change name? without disconnect?
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[01:11:20] <Tom_itx> /nick newname
[01:11:47] <Anon5565> tks
[01:12:54] <Anon5565> good night to all, bye
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[01:13:00] <r00t4rd3d> http://www.cnczone.com/forums/diy-cnc_router_table_machines/158002-yet_another_mdf_machine.html
[01:13:11] <r00t4rd3d> whats on the front of his router? Lights?
[01:14:09] <Connor> r00t4rd3d: Laser Guides I bet
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[01:23:11] <r00t-Shed> mommy?
[01:24:36] <r00t-Shed> im carving a family guy family portrait
[01:25:09] <r00t-Shed> in a old piece of barn board
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[01:33:52] <r00t-Shed> my stepper motor shaft just broke
[01:33:55] <r00t-Shed> wtf
[01:34:06] <jdh> that's impressive
[01:34:51] <Tom_itx> misaligned?
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[01:44:14] <skunkworks__> others have had stepper motor shafts break... (usually solid couplings and miss-alignment)
[01:45:16] <r00t4rd3d> http://i.imgur.com/iMg0j.jpg
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[01:46:03] <r00t4rd3d> i got hosed petey
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[01:46:41] <jdh> shuttlexpress is kindof cool
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[01:48:45] <Tom_itx> now see since you have double ended shafts you can reverse the housing and swap a couple wires and be on your way
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[01:49:13] <Tom_itx> i don't like that mount
[01:49:39] <Tom_itx> too much flex there
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[01:49:45] <Tom_itx> no support on the top side
[01:49:56] <cradek> that mount is not anywhere near perfect enough to use a solid coupler
[01:50:07] <cradek> it needs to be about 100% more perfect, or you need a flexy coupler
[01:50:07] <Tom_itx> i flat wouldn't use it
[01:50:26] <tjb1> can anyone open www.pct.edu
[01:50:59] <linux-cnc-bob> no
[01:51:01] <Tom_itx> no
[01:51:17] <linux-cnc-bob> are flexible couplers crap?
[01:51:27] <tjb1> alright, thanks.
[01:51:32] <linux-cnc-bob> i have some aluminum ones with a spiral cut in them that seem pretty good but not sure
[01:53:17] <cradek> those are fine but you have to be sure your motor stalls before they snap
[01:53:29] <cradek> they just have to be chosen carefully
[01:54:56] <r00t4rd3d> i have a flex coupler
[01:55:38] <r00t4rd3d> or maybe it isnt
[01:56:31] <r00t4rd3d> "These couplers will not damage the shaft."
[01:56:35] <r00t4rd3d> my white ass
[01:57:33] <r00t4rd3d> so i need a beefy 23 for my x axis, suggestions?
[01:57:42] <r00t4rd3d> 3A
[01:58:28] <jdh> 1/4" shaft?
[01:58:53] <r00t4rd3d> well i think i am going to replace my coupler with a more flexable one
[01:59:00] <r00t4rd3d> so it dont matter i guess
[01:59:27] <r00t4rd3d> sparkfun -might- warranty my motor
[01:59:31] <jdh> http://www.automationtechnologiesinc.com/products-page/stepper-motors
[01:59:38] <r00t4rd3d> its only 2 months old
[01:59:45] <r00t4rd3d> and ive bought a ton of shit from them
[02:00:52] <jdh> http://www.automationtechnologiesinc.com/products-page/nema-23/nema-23-quarter-inc-dual-shaft-with-a-flat-495-oz
[02:02:11] <linux-cnc-bob> ebay
[02:02:47] <r00t4rd3d> jdh i am going to get that
[02:03:02] <jdh> what driver
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[02:03:37] <r00t4rd3d> tb6560
[02:03:58] <jdh> I'd get somethign smaller
[02:04:04] <r00t4rd3d> why
[02:04:16] <Tom_itx> mine are 282 oz
[02:04:26] <Tom_itx> you don't really need one that big i doubt
[02:04:49] <jdh> cheap chinese tb6560 probably won't like 3amps
[02:05:09] <r00t4rd3d> i was running it at 3 already
[02:05:14] <r00t4rd3d> on 2a motors :)
[02:06:42] <r00t4rd3d> all the motors at that place are 3a
[02:07:23] <jdh> some 2.8's
[02:07:28] <r00t4rd3d> i just seen
[02:08:32] <r00t4rd3d> they have a 1.4 too
[02:09:17] <r00t4rd3d> http://www.automationtechnologiesinc.com/products-page/nema-23/nema-23-bipolar-stepper-motor-425-oz-in-14%E2%80%9D-shaft-with-a-flat
[02:09:29] <r00t4rd3d> i will get that one if they dont warranty mine
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[02:29:34] <Tom_itx> r00t4rd3d, that's kelinginc's new site
[02:30:45] <Connor> jdh: You get all your stepper covers wired up and everything?
[02:31:41] <Tom_itx> Connor i got some of those DIN plugs put on my control box
[02:32:00] <Connor> Update your pictures! :)
[02:32:30] <jdh> connor: still need to do the Z. I want to replace the stepper mount and redo the ACB's at the same time so I've put it off.
[02:32:43] <jdh> but, it's 64F in my garage right now.
[02:32:44] <Connor> Ahh
[02:32:45] <Tom_itx> i did
[02:33:19] <Connor> Tom_itx: Sorry. Misread who sent me that. You like those DIN plugs ?
[02:33:37] <Tom_itx> lots better than the originals yes
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[02:37:53] <WillenCMD> this may be a stupid question because i think the name is self implied but what is double step? how does this affect timiming and so forth
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[02:39:21] <linux-cnc-bob> i did a touchoff and now there is a G54 blue line in linux-cnc even when i reboot!!
[02:39:38] <linux-cnc-bob> how can i erase it and make the spindle go to default zero coordinates ?
[02:40:05] <tjb1> WillenCMD:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stepper_motor#Phase_current_waveforms
[02:40:24] <Tom_itx> linux-cnc-bob, the coords are stored for G54
[02:40:33] <linux-cnc-bob> ok
[02:40:38] <linux-cnc-bob> i got it back to zero
[02:40:45] <linux-cnc-bob> but still have the G54 showing on the GUI
[02:41:04] <Tom_itx> http://www.linuxcnc.org/docs/html/gcode/gcode.html#_g54_g59_3_select_coordinate_system_a_id_sec_g54_g59_3_a
[02:41:40] <cradek> or
http://linuxcnc.org/docs/html/common/User_Concepts.html#_when_you_8217_re_lost
[02:42:17] <linux-cnc-bob> thx
[02:42:19] <cradek> or
http://linuxcnc.org/docs/html/gui/axis.html#_menu_items (in particular, Machine / Zero coordinate system)
[02:42:42] <cradek> if it's showing a G54 line in the preview, you haven't zeroed it
[02:43:36] <tjb1> Did that answer your question WillenCMD
[02:44:37] <Connor> Tom_itx: Link to the updated pictures>
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[02:45:47] <Tom_itx> http://tom-itx.dyndns.org:81/~webpage/cnc/psu/psu_index.php
[02:45:56] <Tom_itx> bottom
[02:46:13] <Connor> Ahh. okay
[02:46:24] <Tom_itx> all new wiring too
[02:46:52] <Connor> Looking at this video of you milling out the box.. What are you using a Drill Chuck ?
[02:47:08] <Tom_itx> because i didn't have a collet that size
[02:47:15] <Tom_itx> or one available
[02:47:23] <Tom_itx> it works fine, it's such a light cut
[02:48:15] <Connor> Yea, I just heard that the run out can be bad... and chucks aren't good with side load...
[02:49:38] <Tom_itx> it's a .031" cutter, i think the cutter would break before i'd have to worry about side load
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[03:05:01] <Tom_itx> Jymmm
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[03:14:09] <tjb1> Hey r00t4rd3d, what happened to your stepper?
[03:14:20] <tjb1> Guess you are gonna need a lovejoy or oldham
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[03:18:01] <mercury_> I intentionally botched one of the variables in my .ini script and tried to run emc -v -d to see it report a warning or something.. but that didn't happen. How can I have emc report this botched line?
[03:20:56] <jdh> are you sure it is bad?
[03:21:52] <mercury_> BACKLASH = 1.00ELUOIUFOLSDJFL
[03:22:01] <jdh> run linuxcnc from a terminal and see if it says anything
[03:22:25] <mercury_> I am linuxcnc -v -d my-mill.ini
[03:22:41] <mercury_> I set DEBUG = 0xFFFFFFFF
[03:22:48] <mercury_> I'm using 2.5
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[03:25:09] <mercury_> I do get a ton of messages, just no warnings for parameters in the .ini file. I was wondering if I should be running it some other way or setting another flag
[03:25:14] <jdh> change it to backlash = foo
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[03:27:05] <mercury_> There we go! I didn't know it ignored stuff at the end of the lines
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[03:28:18] <mercury_> Thanks for the help jdh
[03:36:46] <jdh> connor:
https://picasaweb.google.com/112430417093824344570/MIscCNC?authkey=Gv1sRgCIiszMONnPnt_wE#5763750023971140274
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[03:47:33] <WillenCMD> not good wife side tracked me, whats your email address
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[04:08:21] <tjb1> WillenCMD: Did you get it?
[04:10:41] <Connor> jdh: Cool. How well does it work?
[04:12:18] <jdh> seems fine. I need to do something to keep the wire out of the way during Y moves
[04:12:53] <Connor> Is that one you had, or you order it ?
[04:12:57] <jdh> it was like $3-4, shipped.
[04:13:35] <jdh> ordered it a couple of weeks ago. I had 5 others, but the sensor was on the side instead of top.
[04:14:00] <Connor> Ah. Does chips or swarf trip it ?
[04:14:24] <jdh> I put some Al chips on it, nothing. Not sure what steel will do
[04:15:27] <jdh> looks like this one was $6. The others were a lot cheaper.
[04:17:20] <Connor> I'll get back to the home and limit switches at some point.. I think playing with the power draw bar is going to be fun.
[04:17:46] <jdh> what size washers and how many?
[04:18:36] <Connor> Right now, just a stack of 6.. Don't remember the size.. I think it's the ones HOSS spec'c out for the manually operated version.. They'll do for testing though.
[04:20:59] <jdh> so, if you just want to mill out a circle profile, what do you do?
[04:21:31] <Connor> You can use the g-code for just a circle.
[04:21:44] <Connor> and calculate the offset for the tool diamater.
[04:22:18] <jdh> yeah, it should be easier than that.
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[04:23:08] <Connor> http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?Simple_EMC_G-Code_Generators
[04:23:14] <Connor> Maybe Arc Buddy ?
[04:23:29] <jdh> that just gives you the one line
[04:23:49] <Connor> okay, what are you trying to do?
[04:23:59] <jdh> cut a .875 circle
[04:24:26] <Connor> You want the inside of it to be .875, or the a .875 disk ?
[04:24:26] <Jymmm> in what?
[04:24:49] <jdh> inside circle, to mount a switch.
[04:25:02] <jdh> in whatever I mount the switch in. Aluminum or plastic
[04:25:05] <Jymmm> how thick is the material?
[04:25:39] <jdh> it is N inches thick.
[04:25:49] <Jymmm> N is not a number
[04:26:00] <jdh> the number doesn't matter
[04:26:32] <Jymmm> It does if i *WAS* gonna write the code for you.
[04:26:34] <roycroft> if he doesn't know yet what material he'll be using he probably doesn't know the value of N at this point
[04:26:59] <jdh> ahh... I can write the code. It should just be easier than that.
[04:27:09] <roycroft> it is
[04:27:16] <Connor> G2 or G3 is your best bet.
[04:27:22] <roycroft> just buy some software that does it for you :)
[04:27:31] <jdh> Connor: sure, that's teh easy part
[04:27:49] <Connor> What's the hard part?
[04:28:19] <jdh> having to write a program everytime you want to cut a circle.
[04:30:45] <jdh> roycroft: I did buy software that does it. But,it's win* and it seems silly to have to draw a circle in cad, then generate a toolpath for it
[04:33:41] <tjb1> jdh, how do you like the oldhams
[04:34:07] <jdh> they are fine. Better than the lovejoy/spider ones on my router
[04:34:57] <Jymmm> Most switches have notches/grooves to prevent turning in what they're mounted in.
[04:35:35] <jdh> this one is a push/pull e-stop. No flats
[04:35:45] <Connor> jdh: So your wanting a ngcgui
[04:35:56] <Jymmm> no 1/8" groove in it?
[04:36:00] <jdh> Connor: that would be fine.
[04:36:28] <jdh> I don't recall one. I think it is actually a metric size.
[04:36:58] <Jymmm> 22mm
[04:37:20] <jdh> Connor: I tried using the array of circles thing, but it didn't seem to handle tool diameter.
[04:38:46] <Connor> http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?G12-13
[04:40:15] <Connor> http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/uploads/circular_spiral_pocket_subroutine.ngc
[04:40:18] <Connor> from that.. #3..
[04:40:34] <Connor> looks like a ngcgui script..
[04:41:27] <jdh> no tool diameter compensation
[04:41:49] <Connor> You sure?
[04:41:57] <jdh> no
[04:42:11] <Connor> I think you enter T# command
[04:42:16] <Connor> followed by.. M something..
[04:42:32] <jdh> m6
[04:42:41] <jdh> but that is for g41/g42
[04:43:05] <jdh> this looks like it calculates how far inside to cut based on tool diameter (without usinjg g41/g42)
[04:43:20] <jdh> so, that's pretty close. Just want a profile, but...
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[05:32:38] <plasmator> question - what's the best way to set things up to replicate multiples out of the same stock on a mill? Do I do it in CAM? In the controller? ???
[05:33:30] <WillenCMD> To repeat the same program?
[05:34:36] <plasmator> basically, at different places
[05:34:48] <plasmator> I have a program that's output from MasterCAM, for one part
[05:35:41] <plasmator> but I want 4 of that part :)
[05:36:02] <WillenCMD> i would think a macro would be the easiest solution
[05:36:26] <WillenCMD> use different work zones for the locations
[05:38:09] <WillenCMD> solid cam will set that up for you, i don't know about mastercam
[05:39:01] <plasmator> hm, I guess I'll have to do some more googling
[05:39:19] <plasmator> kind of an awkward thing to google, keep getting oddball results :)
[05:45:33] <plasmator> looks like "Transform Tool Paths" is the trick in MasterCAM
[05:48:16] <ktchk> linuxcnc can shift x or y position and touchup to new g54 and do another mill.
[05:53:57] <plasmator> I think that is the thing to do if you have multiple vises/fixtures
[05:54:30] <plasmator> For multiples, in say a 2d sort of operation, I think the Transform Tool Path is the way to go
[05:54:59] <plasmator> took me just a few clicks :)
[05:57:38] <plasmator> thanks all
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[11:11:49] <WillenCMD> Anybody on here?
[11:14:39] <archivist> no, they went to the pub
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[11:29:31] <dhoovie|2> good time for the pub :D
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[14:14:52] <Jymmm> *** FREE SLURPEE DAY ***
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[16:34:00] <cncjerry> hey, yesterday cradek asked me to run latency test to see what might be causing my keyboard sticking problem
[16:34:38] <cncjerry> the problem is the jog keys don't act consistent. now that I think about it, I think I changed something related to latency when I resinstalled
[16:34:55] <cncjerry> so when i run the test, what do I look for and change in the ini?
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[16:36:05] <jdh> base period
[16:36:17] <jdh> what is the peak latency from the test?
[16:37:00] <cncjerry> it just says max jitter
[16:37:10] <jdh> .what is it?
[16:37:57] <cncjerry> 49065
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[16:38:05] <cncjerry> the loweris 60000
[16:38:22] <cncjerry> on the longer thread that is
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[16:40:46] <jdh> max jitter on base thread
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[16:41:06] <cncjerry> 49065 on base
[16:41:29] <Jymmm> on-board video?
[16:42:02] <cncjerry> no, pcie card
[16:42:19] <Jymmm> got another mobo by chance?
[16:42:23] <cncjerry> this thing ran like a champ for years on the old version
[16:42:37] <cncjerry> no, don't feel like changing that
[16:42:47] <Jymmm> you may have to
[16:42:51] <cncjerry> is 49065 really bad?
[16:42:56] <jdh> no
[16:43:17] <jdh> but a $79 atom cpu/board will get much less
[16:43:26] <jdh> http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?Latency-Test
[16:43:37] <cncjerry> like I said, this ran perfectly for years, I upgraded because I saw a problem with CV on certain cuts
[16:43:42] <Jymmm> jdh: 20000 is usually the limit
[16:44:00] <cncjerry> It only goes that high when I was moving a lot around
[16:44:19] <Jymmm> it should never go that high =)
[16:44:24] <jdh> worst case is what will happen, at the worst possible time.
[16:44:27] <cncjerry> it is 4863 if I let it sit
[16:44:53] <jdh> read the above url
[16:45:17] <jdh> do you have new video drivers or other new stuff also?
[16:46:12] <cncjerry> no, the only thing I added was a new USB keyboard. other than that, it is the same system. oh, and I gave it its own partition instead of the windows drive
[16:46:35] <Jymmm> cncjerry: was a PS2 keyboard before?
[16:46:48] <cncjerry> are there settings in the system for pulse rate or something? I have this tuned down, it will do 300ipm but I only run it at 60ipm
[16:46:58] <cncjerry> yep
[16:47:01] <cncjerry> was ps2
[16:47:08] <cncjerry> duh
[16:47:11] <Jymmm> cncjerry: try using it again and see what happens
[16:47:13] <cncjerry> didn't think of that
[16:47:22] <cncjerry> wish I could.
[16:47:28] <cncjerry> had a little accident
[16:47:34] <Jymmm> It's not a fix, but a crutch
[16:48:11] <cncjerry> this is a 3mhz p7? can't remember, but it was a high end chip when I built it 8yrs ago.
[16:48:39] <Jymmm> no such thing as a P7 =)
[16:48:55] <cncjerry> ran perfectly except I saw a facet problem on outside corners under consant velocity so I thought I would try the new version
[16:49:25] <cncjerry> ok, socket 7? come on, cut me a break, it has been years. and by the way, I worked for IBM on the PC prior to it coming out in 1980\
[16:49:43] <jdh> wow, and still going?
[16:49:46] <jdh> err... nevermind :)
[16:49:46] <cncjerry> when bill gates was a business partner for IBM
[16:50:06] <cncjerry> wise guy, us gray hairs still have all the money
[16:50:12] <Jymmm> jdh: My 486DX25 runs perfectly
[16:50:13] <cncjerry> :-)
[16:50:31] <cncjerry> I still have a 486 around here. saw it not that long ago
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[16:50:50] <Jymmm> cncjerry: It's time to get into the 21st Century...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121442
[16:51:04] <cncjerry> I was on the application architecture team that made the decision not to continue with the DOS operating system.
[16:51:09] <cncjerry> I was only a grunt
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[16:51:45] <Jymmm> cncjerry: We have these things called punch cards now
[16:51:45] <cncjerry> changing the mother board for linux is easy but windows is a pain. also, I think it is an original ATX large format case?
[16:51:54] <cncjerry> so I would have to change the case most likely
[16:52:22] <jdh> new case is $50
[16:52:25] <cncjerry> anyway, is there anything I can tune to get this working or maybe I will just find an old PS2 keyboard
[16:52:33] <jdh> $15 for some mem.
[16:52:42] <jdh> but, I bet you still have your faceted inside corners
[16:52:50] <cncjerry> it has 3gb of memory but it is old sdram
[16:53:04] <cncjerry> haven't run the test yet
[16:53:20] <cncjerry> I was using version 2.26 I think
[16:53:30] <cncjerry> I thought there was a cv change after
[16:54:14] <cncjerry> setting all that aside, I think the facets were related to the preload on the new spindle bearings not being reset after break-in
[16:54:31] <cncjerry> so there are no tuning parameters?
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[16:57:55] <jdh> dunno. G61 change perhaps?
[16:58:15] <cncjerry> realted to pulse rate as in MAch3
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[17:14:41] <taiden> foam tape
[17:14:47] <taiden> how i love and hate thee
[17:15:05] <taiden> perfect for my uses but impossible to remove once installed
[17:15:18] <jdh> must be some good foam tape.
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[17:34:44] <tjb1> Patiently waiting for conway :(
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[17:45:44] <andypugh> Got that little tiny PC today. It is rather cute.
[17:46:08] <jdh> which one?
[17:47:02] <andypugh> http://youtu.be/y62wvJkrIag
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[17:47:55] <andypugh> google for "ncbox"
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[17:54:09] <tjb1> How much was it?
[17:55:14] <jdh> posts say retail around $250
[17:55:15] <skunkworks> andypugh, that guy was on the linuxcnc forum?
[17:55:40] <andypugh> Yeah. H einsisted on sending me a free sample...
[17:55:52] <skunkworks> andypugh, awesome!
[17:56:04] <tjb1> $250? :/
[17:56:15] <skunkworks> what is it? (processor wise) I assume no pci or pcie?
[17:57:08] <archivist> andypugh, remember the hobbing machine picture last night, the bit of wire sticking out the collet is an internal drive dog to rotate a watch pinion with mounted wheel, spinle have to come apart to use normally
[17:57:20] <andypugh> CPU is MSTI PMX-1000
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[17:59:17] <FinboySlick> andypugh: You do C?
[17:59:27] <andypugh> A bit
[17:59:38] <FinboySlick> andypugh: How are you with poll()?
[17:59:52] <andypugh> I have never used it. Sorry.
[18:00:02] <FinboySlick> OK.
[18:00:23] <FinboySlick> Having the damnest time with alsa. It's a pretty nasty API.
[18:00:39] <FinboySlick> Plus I'm a pretty lousy programmer ;)
[18:01:30] <archivist> you might fine someone helpful in ##c
[18:01:35] <archivist> find
[18:01:42] <archivist> they fine you
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[18:02:40] <FinboySlick> archivist: Yeah... The responsive ones are fairly intolerant of my noobness. They don't do API either so they'll just shove me to #alsa.
[18:03:08] <archivist> they are somewhat elitist
[18:03:34] <archivist> I used to lurk in there for a while
[18:05:24] <djdelorie> real programmers use select() :-)
[18:13:05] <Tom_itx> gosub
[18:13:09] <Tom_itx> :)
[18:13:46] <jdh> jmp
[18:13:53] <archivist> GOTO rinse_repeat
[18:15:52] <skunkworks> I remember being told in high school that if you used goto's - you were a bad programmer.. Then in collage it was - 'whatever it takes to get the job done'
[18:16:30] <archivist> try writing assembler without jmp (goto)
[18:17:27] <tjb1> Got my new extrusions…another one is bent…should I tell tslots about this?
[18:17:51] <jdh> of course
[18:18:12] <jdh> skunkworks: you had computers in high school?
[18:18:14] <tjb1> This is one of the replacements they sent to replace the gashed and bent one
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[18:18:53] <andypugh> If they replaced the first one for being bent, then they accept that they should be straight.
[18:19:30] <tjb1> Well off I go to take pictures and guess I will measure how far it is from the end to make sure the other isnt bent
[18:19:49] <tjb1> I mean, if its something the shipping company is doing…shouldnt both be bent in relatively the same area?
[18:19:50] <skunkworks> jdh, apple II iirc
[18:20:08] <andypugh> That tiny PC doesn't have a PCI slot, but has exactly the right header for attaching a Mesa 7i43. Which could make quite a cute servo system.
[18:20:16] <tjb1> They were banded together with 1inch metal bands
[18:22:22] <syyl> we always get bent or gashed extrusions...
[18:22:24] <skunkworks> andypugh, this?
http://www.compactpc.com.tw/ebox-3300MX.htm
[18:22:34] <syyl> the pick the 6m long bars up with a forklift
[18:22:38] <syyl> and show no mercy
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[18:23:46] <andypugh> skunkworks: Very similar. Except it has a parallel port
[18:23:54] <skunkworks> neat
[18:23:58] <andypugh> And it is a lot yellower
[18:24:14] <A2Sheds> andypugh, thanks for the low pressure steam turbine links, ends up they only want to cool the steam down to 80 deg C and release it into the sewer
[18:24:25] <A2Sheds> sorry 80 deg F
[18:24:49] <andypugh> That's still a fair bit of energy to recover
[18:25:23] <andypugh> Are you saying that they don't want that energy back?
[18:25:38] <A2Sheds> cooling tower with 2000A 480VAC is on the top of their list
[18:26:14] <andypugh> Can't you show them the maths?
[18:26:16] <A2Sheds> they don't want to exchange the heat to preheat the water supply into the autoclaves
[18:26:45] <andypugh> Not preheating might make sense, but they could generate significant amounts of electricity.
[18:26:54] <A2Sheds> they mostly just want to cool the steam and dump it into the sewer
[18:27:22] <andypugh> Yes, but, the turbine will cool the steam, and possibly power a cooling statge.
[18:27:45] <A2Sheds> yeah, not too interested, but they will think about it
[18:28:08] <A2Sheds> not sure if it's the NIH syndrome or ??
[18:28:49] <andypugh> And they wonder why the US burns more fuel per capita than anywhere else.
[18:29:28] <A2Sheds> 50M BTU/hr x 4 = 50MW and with losses in the turbine and generator you still end up with ~15MW
[18:29:41] <A2Sheds> gas fired autoclaves
[18:29:47] <andypugh> What is that in $ per day?
[18:30:00] <A2Sheds> 6 cents per KWH
[18:30:47] <andypugh> $20,000 per day.
[18:31:23] <A2Sheds> 15MW x 12 hrs = 180,000 KWH = $10,800/day
[18:31:46] <andypugh> They could consider themselves as a gas-fired power station and get cement board as a byproduct
[18:31:56] <A2Sheds> heh, yeah
[18:32:01] <A2Sheds> goofy people
[18:32:04] <andypugh> I was running 24 hours a day.
[18:32:12] <jdh> someone would probably pay them to dispose of their waste heat for them.
[18:32:40] <andypugh> If they had flue-gas desulphurisation they could make gypsum board as a byproduct too.
[18:32:55] <A2Sheds> yeah, they run for 2 hrs, when they reach 130 PSI they stop and then run down to 0 over 2 hrs
[18:33:05] <djdelorie> they could heat the surrounding neighborhood's houses too
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[18:33:11] <A2Sheds> they stagger 9 autoclaves now
[18:33:19] <andypugh> There's a thought. Somebody could buy their steam off of them.
[18:33:25] <A2Sheds> going to be 12 next year
[18:33:25] <tjb1> Whats interesting about this, the bend is at 26.5" away from the end just like the last one
[18:33:26] <djdelorie> free heat and hot water!
[18:33:46] <tjb1> I wonder if it is the clamping system they use to cut it?
[18:33:54] <A2Sheds> I told them the only way they could waster more money would be to truck the steam away
[18:33:56] <andypugh> tjb1: Is it definitely not the same piece?
[18:34:05] <tjb1> Positive
[18:35:16] <tjb1> http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s480x480/561289_4037882061406_1667996533_n.jpg
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[18:45:15] <tjb1> Sending another replacement
[18:45:44] <tjb1> The guy said the only time that these "kinks" happen is when the aluminum is at a near molten point…so during the extrusion process they are getting bent
[18:46:04] <tjb1> Maybe its when the extrusion hits the first transfer roller?
[18:50:07] <jdh> do they have a spec for straightness?
[18:51:08] <tjb1> Yes
[18:51:25] <jdh> who's the mfgr?
[18:51:28] <tjb1> Straightness - .0125" per foot of length, not to exceed .120 over 20 feet of length
[18:51:36] <tjb1> TSlots-Futura Ind.
[18:51:52] <jdh> wow
[18:52:30] <tjb1> Guess I am gonna have a lot of extra pieces
[18:52:54] <jdh> do you get to keep them?
[18:53:04] <jdh> how long were they?
[18:53:48] <tjb1> 10ft
[18:53:56] <tjb1> Yes, I get to keep them
[18:54:06] <jdh> so you have almost 8ft good?
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[18:58:51] <tjb1> I get a good 2ft piece and a good almost 7 ft piece out of the bent 10ft pieces
[18:59:18] <jdh> make a really awkward shaped machine
[18:59:49] <tjb1> You would think they would check these pieces...
[19:00:40] <jdh> we use tons of extrusion... that bend probably would be fine for everything
[19:01:46] <jdh> I have one machine with two unsupported 15ft sections. It sags several inches in the middle. That bend woudln't be noticed.
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[19:06:23] <tjb1> Pretty soon I will have enough to make another table...
[19:19:27] <FinboySlick> tjb1: Change the design to use 1/4" wall square tubing? They likely won't bend it.
[19:20:06] <tjb1> 1/4" square tubing in place of the extrusion?
[19:20:22] <FinboySlick> 1/4" would be the wall thickness.
[19:20:48] <FinboySlick> Not sure how big the extrusion is. I assume it's 3"?
[19:21:12] <FinboySlick> It'll be heavy but it won't bend.
[19:21:12] <tjb1> Yes, but I am using the extrusion for a reason :)
[19:21:59] <FinboySlick> You just need a really large machine to drill your rail-mounting holes.
[19:22:18] <FinboySlick> And ideally machine a slot to put the rail in.
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[19:29:39] <andypugh> tjb1: Have you asked them to carefully check the next piece? And have you offered to return the bent ones?
[19:30:04] <andypugh> just to allay suspicion on the part of the vendor, mainly.
[19:30:04] <frallzor> a hey hey
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[19:35:15] <tjb1> No I have not andy
[19:35:29] <tjb1> I suspect they dont want them back because return shipping would be more than the extrusion is worth
[19:36:00] <jdh> how much is shipping on 10ft extrusion?
[19:36:14] <tjb1> Its free for me but I was quoted around $160
[19:36:18] <jdh> I had to pay $20 for a single 8ft piece of tiny panduit
[19:36:38] <tjb1> The 10ft piece is only $94
[19:39:03] <tjb1> If they want the bad pieces back, they are more then welcome to pay the return shipping
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[19:43:16] <Connor> jdh: No way to get it locally ?
[19:43:25] <jdh> not afaik.
[19:43:39] <Connor> You have a Greybar ?
[19:43:41] <jdh> turned out my enclosure came with a bunch. And then I didn't have room to use any anyway.
[19:43:44] <jdh> yeah
[19:43:50] <jdh> and a grainger
[19:43:56] <Connor> Greybar probably carries Panduit.
[19:43:57] <tjb1> I dont want to talk about my panduit…I screwed up and picked USPS and payed $44 for shipping 6-6' pieces
[19:47:40] <tjb1> Anyone need panduit :D
[19:50:24] <skunkworks> no
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[20:18:48] <MrSunshine> on a vfd, the output for analog stuff (like having a pot for analog ref) is 10.5V but the range is 0 - 10V ... is it harmfull to push 10.5V into the analog ref ?
[20:20:02] <jdh> <insert spinal tap reference here>
[20:20:33] <MrSunshine> haha
[20:21:24] <jdh> I would doubt it cares. It might clip, or it might just go to 105%
[20:22:12] <tjb1> http://www.theverge.com/2012/6/26/3118592/leap-motion-gesture-controls
[20:22:56] <Tom_itx> greybar has tslot?
[20:23:06] <Tom_itx> oh nm
[20:23:26] <tjb1> Only $70 for that but I really dont see it taking off
[20:27:19] <MrSunshine> jdh, feels like it shouldnt be harmfull as itself is outputting 10.5V for analog ref control :p
[20:29:57] <tjb1> Tslots is trying to tell me that the .05" gap in 6" is within their tolerances.
[20:30:23] <tjb1> Because it is under .120"
[20:30:59] <archivist> aluminium extrusion is not that accurate
[20:31:30] <tjb1> Ok…here is their tolerance - Straightness - .0125" per foot of length, not to exceed .120 over 20 feet of length
[20:31:40] <archivist> we were told before we had some made
[20:31:52] <tjb1> http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/561289_4037882061406_1667996533_n.jpg
[20:32:08] <tjb1> That is out a 1/16" in 7"
[20:32:21] <tjb1> No longer a matter of "straightness", it is bent plain and simple
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[20:32:51] <tjb1> You can look down the profile and see the exact point where the bend is
[20:33:11] <tjb1> It is not progressive, the bend happens at one spot and one spot only
[20:33:12] <Connor> 80/20? Or different brand ?
[20:33:19] <tjb1> tslots
[20:34:09] <tjb1> Maybe they need to take another look at the extruder...
[20:34:57] <Jymmm> More like drug/boose test the forklift driver
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[20:35:50] <Connor> It looks identical to 80/20
[20:35:54] <tjb1> The guy said this can only happen during the extrusion process
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[20:37:20] <andypugh> MrSunshine: I found a good device for VF driving, a totem-pole output opto-isolator.
[20:37:48] <MrSunshine> im using just optocouplers .. works fine? :)
[20:38:15] <andypugh> http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/optocoupler/7344962
[20:38:44] <andypugh> The problem with a conventional optocoupler is that it doesn't suck the charge back out of the capacitor, so youneed a bleed resistor.
[20:40:02] <andypugh> That device needs PWM and logoc gnd to 2 pins on one side, and +10V and VFD gnd on the others, and the middle one is then a virtual pot.
[20:40:07] <MrSunshine> andypugh, humm ? what capacitor? :)
[20:40:40] <andypugh> The one in the low-pass filter?
[20:41:15] <MrSunshine> andypugh, ahh so i guess thats my 1k resistor to gnd then :P
[20:41:32] <andypugh> Or do you have a VFD that is happy with PWM input ?
[20:41:46] <MrSunshine> andypugh, nah
[20:41:53] <MrSunshine> converting pwm to analog
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[20:55:26] <tjb1> Just took a look, every extrusion has a "crease" at the same area
[20:55:27] <andypugh> MrSunshine: So, presumably a capacitor and resistor then?
[20:55:37] <tjb1> Just 2 of them appear to actually have a noticeable bend at this crease
[20:55:56] <MrSunshine> two filters, an opamp for low impedance output and another capacitor for some extra voltage smoothing (optional dont know if i will need it) :P
[20:56:28] <MrSunshine> just a acap and resistor i only got 6V out of it
[20:56:30] <Connor> tjb1: Send'm back and order from 80/20
[20:56:38] <MrSunshine> when hooked up to the vfd
[20:57:03] <tjb1> The thing is Connor, this place quoted me much lower than 80/20 and the shipping was also free for me
[20:57:16] <Connor> tjb1: You get what you pay for ?
[20:57:51] <taiden> ygwypf
[20:57:55] <tjb1> Connor: I dont exactly think they are the harbor freight of extrusions
[20:58:29] <Connor> Didn't say that. But. I know 80/20 would not except that sort of imperfection in their product either.
[20:58:52] <Connor> I mean, they sell linear pads and stuff to use with their product.. it HAS to be straight for that kind of thing.
[20:58:53] <tjb1> I will be able to get 2 working pieces out of it
[20:59:11] <andypugh> MrSunshine: Ah, well, that chip + 1 resistor + 1 capacitor gives me full-swing and linear.
[20:59:13] <Connor> Yea, you'll have to cut it right at the bend.
[20:59:15] <tjb1> I will have to watch which side I use if I want to do any routing but the THC will take care of that
[20:59:32] <Connor> THC ?
[20:59:35] <andypugh> I guess your OP-amp solves the push-pull problem in your circuit.
[20:59:39] <tjb1> torch height control
[20:59:47] <tjb1> It can compensate for it but a router wont
[20:59:59] <tjb1> but then again I could face the spoilboard on the router to take care of that
[21:00:13] <Connor> You should do that anyway.
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[21:00:39] <MrSunshine> andypugh, dont know realy what it solves more then that i can supply current and it will self adjust if voltage drops :P
[21:00:41] <tjb1> Guess I will just try to place the extrusion so it has the least effect and then eliminate it those ways
[21:01:29] <Connor> Yea, instead of placing it so the bend affects the Z..rotate it 90 degrees.
[21:01:42] <MrSunshine> andypugh, yeah that device looked neat =)
[21:01:56] <Connor> What size did you get ?
[21:02:21] <tjb1> Its 3"x3"
[21:02:36] <Connor> You have a 3"x"3 with a bend in it?
[21:02:39] <Connor> Wow.
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[21:03:07] <Connor> What are you using as the linear guide?
[21:03:34] <tjb1> The CRS setup CNCrouterparts has
[21:03:35] <tjb1> http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/561289_4037882061406_1667996533_n.jpg
[21:03:38] <tjb1> Its hard to get a picture of it
[21:03:52] <tjb1> But if you look straight down the extrusion, you can actually see the light change where the bend is
[21:04:15] <tjb1> This is the first one -
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/488111_4007149533112_1465635904_n.jpg
[21:04:20] <Connor> how long is that ?
[21:04:30] <tjb1> The whole extrusion?
[21:04:33] <Connor> yea
[21:04:39] <tjb1> 10ft
[21:04:45] <tjb1> The bend occurs at 26.5" on both
[21:05:05] <Connor> Clamping it maybe for cutting it while it's still hot ?
[21:05:27] <tjb1> Either that or this is happening when the extrusion hits the first support roller maybe?
[21:05:36] <andypugh> I wonder if you could push the kink out with a hydraulic jack?
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[21:05:52] <tjb1> I will have to clean out around the press to try it
[21:05:54] <Connor> does the other side have a crown in it ?
[21:05:57] <DJ9DJ> gn8
[21:06:00] <tjb1> Yep
[21:06:13] <tjb1> Then the T-slot on the side is wavy
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[21:06:56] <Connor> I would jump up and down and bitch till they sent a replacement.. not reason to have such a SHARP bend in one specific location.
[21:07:13] <Connor> I could see a slight crown over the whole length.. but, that's just not right.
[21:07:25] <tjb1> Yeah it occurs at one area
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[21:08:13] <Connor> That doesn't sound like it happened at extrusion.. sounds like it happened after the fact.. shipping, storage, or something else.
[21:08:31] <tjb1> But a bend at the exact same point on 2 pieces?
[21:08:37] <tjb1> shipped two different companies
[21:08:43] <Connor> Then not shipping.
[21:08:52] <Connor> but, storage, or handling at the factory.
[21:08:55] <andypugh> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110911991199 I have a bidder! I wonder if he has failed to grasp just what a big set it is? His other purchases don't hint at him having a huge machine tool.
[21:09:19] <tjb1> Just because you have a bidder doesnt mean they are going to pay ;)
[21:09:47] <Connor> Could be they have the parts laying flat on the ground with more stacked and had something under 1 side..
[21:09:48] <andypugh> I have been tripping over it for so long tghat the £75 it cost me is long forgotten
[21:09:59] <tjb1> The other pieces actually have a "crease" at the same area
[21:10:06] <tjb1> But they arent bent enough to affect anything
[21:10:15] <tjb1> It has to be something during extrusion
[21:10:39] <Connor> maybe 10' is just too damn long for them..
[21:10:51] <tjb1> I guess they are 20' long pieces?
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[21:11:21] <Connor> Depends on the machine... and the stroke of the ram used to...
[21:11:26] <Connor> push the stuff out.
[21:11:45] <andypugh> Connor: There was something I meant to tell you next time I saw you. But I have forgotten what it was. Can you recall any topics we were discussing?
[21:11:47] <tjb1> And the size of starting piece vs output
[21:11:57] <Connor> andypugh: Power Draw Bar?
[21:12:03] <andypugh> Ah, yes.
[21:12:21] <andypugh> Did i give you the link to the belleville washer spreadsheets?
[21:12:26] <Connor> No.
[21:13:35] <andypugh> http://www.cnczone.com/forums/vertical_mill_lathe_project_log/41200-bt30_spindle_project-12.html#post796642
[21:13:41] <andypugh> (Link and explanation)
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[21:15:15] <Connor> I think for the most part, Hoss has figured that out for me though..
[21:15:58] <Connor> Belleville Disc Springs - .453" Id, 1.188" Od, .089" Thick - Mcmaster.com #9712K436 (1) 6-pack
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[21:17:52] <andypugh> $2 _each_!
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[21:18:08] <andypugh> Though they are quite big.
[21:18:24] <Connor> 96445K267
[21:18:29] <Connor> those are the ones I have right now.
[21:18:29] <andypugh> Mine had to fit inside the drawbar, so it is something like 120 14mm dia ones.
[21:18:44] <andypugh> stacked in triples.
[21:19:51] <Connor> Looks like the biggest difference between the two is the thickness of them.
[21:20:01] <andypugh> This evening I wired up the pneumatic valve to the computer, with an interlock for zero spindle speed. (I even have the light on the tool-release button go off when the spindle is moving) :-)
[21:20:29] <andypugh> So my computer can now drop the tool on to the bed.
[21:20:42] <Connor> rofl
[21:21:32] <skunkworks> awesome..
[21:23:51] <Tom_itx> andypugh why you gettin rid of that?
[21:24:27] <andypugh> Tom_itx: Far too big for any of mine or my dad's machines.
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[21:24:36] <Tom_itx> oh
[21:24:44] <andypugh> I wanted 5/8" slot, not 5/8" thread size
[21:24:47] <Tom_itx> we had those sittin by every machine
[21:24:52] <Tom_itx> ahh
[21:25:08] <Tom_itx> got one for a sherline? :)
[21:25:20] <andypugh> Yeah, I have a 1/2" for the milling machine, and they are imensely useful
[21:25:41] <andypugh> They might do a Sherline size, actually
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[21:26:16] <Tom_itx> i have a few but you can't have too many of those
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[21:40:02] <JT-Shop> the good news is the water heater is not leaking
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[21:43:28] <gmagno> evening
[21:44:43] <gmagno> I'm building another cnc with a different driver board, and I'm having a little problem, during stepconf axis tests, pressing the left arrow instead of bringing the spindle to the bottom, it is doing the opposite... How can I invert this?
[21:45:08] <frallzor> I prefer the hardware way
[21:45:14] <gmagno> hmm
[21:45:22] <gmagno> changing the wires?
[21:45:24] <frallzor> si
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[21:45:38] <gmagno> i thought about that
[21:45:52] <gmagno> but I thought you guys would have a diff approach by soft
[21:45:57] <frallzor> but its easy to do it in software
[21:45:59] <frallzor> simpler invert
[21:46:01] <frallzor> * -r
[21:46:10] <gmagno> where should I do that?
[21:46:29] <gmagno> this is the z axis only
[21:46:34] <gmagno> x and y are ok
[21:46:35] <frallzor> manually in stepconf if I recall correctly or by doing the wizard
[21:46:46] <frallzor> pretty sure there is a box to tick
[21:46:55] <gmagno> step conf does not have anything to do that
[21:47:07] <gmagno> there is a +/- button indeed but it has no effect
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[21:47:21] <frallzor> the file stepconf
[21:47:31] <frallzor> related to the machine
[21:47:42] <gmagno> ok, let me open it
[21:47:53] <frallzor> but im not 100% sure, its been a while =)
[21:48:30] <gmagno> hmm :-/
[21:48:42] <gmagno> if you're not sure I'll do the hardware way
[21:48:56] <frallzor> but it should be self-explaining when one sees it
[21:49:12] <frallzor> pretty sure the file contained nice names for all settings
[21:49:52] <gmagno> I'm trying to find anything related to invertion of the axis
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[21:51:59] <gmagno> Itried this zlatchdir=1 but no success
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[21:56:54] <gmagno> tried zscale parameter with a minus (-400), but no success either... I'm going the hard(ware) way
[21:56:57] <gmagno> :P
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[21:58:27] <gmagno> done :)
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[22:14:28] <tjb1> Can anyone take a wfm file and convert it to jpg or gif?
[22:17:10] <Tom_itx> http://image.online-convert.com/convert-to-gif
[22:17:26] <tjb1> Doesnt work
[22:17:41] <andypugh> gmagno: A bit late, but simply inverting the "dir" pin might do what you want.
[22:18:11] <andypugh> But, if jog-up moves the axis down, I think the problem is that you have defined the axis end-points the wrong way round.
[22:18:45] <Tom_itx> tjb1 read it in paint and save it as a gif?
[22:18:59] <tjb1> I dont have paint, on a mac
[22:19:08] <Tom_itx> send it
[22:19:11] <tjb1> Dunno why they cant just make the oscilloscope save in jpg
[22:19:29] <andypugh> tjb1: Download Graphic Convertor. You won't regret it.
[22:19:30] <Tom_itx> why do you need gif?
[22:19:44] <tjb1> Thats $40 andy
[22:19:52] <tjb1> I dont, I just need something that will open
[22:20:43] <Tom_itx> http://torrentz.eu/gr/graphic+convertor+mac-q
[22:20:44] <Tom_itx> that?
[22:20:59] <tjb1> Well I can find it like *that* :)
[22:21:18] <andypugh> But that would be morally reprehensible.
[22:22:04] <tjb1> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3090951/NewFile0.wfm
[22:22:24] <andypugh> Seashore is quite a nice Gimp wrapper for Mac
http://seashore.sourceforge.net/The_Seashore_Project/About.html
[22:22:35] <tjb1> I have a much better site than that for mac programs
[22:23:15] <andypugh> http://www.tek.com/oscilloscope/tds7054-software/tektronix-windows-oscilloscope-wfm-converter
[22:23:21] <Tom_itx> paint won't open that
[22:24:34] <tjb1> They should be shot for doing that
[22:26:15] <andypugh> I thought you meant WMF, WFM is different
[22:26:56] <tjb1> That Tek would work…if I was on windows
[22:27:00] <tjb1> ha
[22:27:05] <tjb1> No love for macs
[22:27:49] <tjb1> 25 minutes to download graphic converter
[22:27:52] <Tom_itx> login to access this content
[22:27:54] <Tom_itx> no thanks
[22:28:34] <andypugh> tjb1: I am not at all sure Graphic Convertor will work. It will do WMF, not sure about WFM
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[22:29:16] <tjb1> I really love google
[22:29:20] <tjb1> I type in WFM converter
[22:29:28] <Tom_itx> ok, what's the easiest way to make the cnc file directory accessable to windows across the network?
[22:29:36] <tjb1> Wasnt paying attention and now I am downloading a wmf converter
[22:30:09] <Loetmichel> HARHAR
[22:30:46] <andypugh> tjb1: I have a solution for you. You can downlaod Octave (frewware Matlab) and then use:
http://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/14918-tektronix-wfm-file-reader
[22:32:16] <tjb1> Thanks andy
[22:32:23] <tjb1> Ill have to wait, thats another 120 mb download
[22:33:24] <andypugh> I already have it. Bear with me
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[22:37:06] <andypugh> octave:8> wfm_ascii_dpo("NewFile0.wfm")
[22:37:06] <andypugh> error: File "NewFile0.wfm" is not a valid WFM file
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[22:37:39] <Tom_itx> that's what i got too
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[22:38:20] <tjb1> Heh.
[22:39:04] <tjb1> Guess Ill just take a picture of the damn screen with my phone
[22:39:31] <tjb1> Thanks guys
[22:39:45] <andypugh> It's a very short file.
[22:40:06] <andypugh> Try a hex-editor
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[22:42:36] <r00t4rd3d> sparkfun is going to warranty my motor :D
[22:43:10] <r00t4rd3d> http://i.imgur.com/6kfw6.jpg
[22:43:17] <r00t4rd3d> in case anyone missed it
[22:43:49] <Loetmichel> HU?
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[22:44:02] <Loetmichel> waht have you done to break that axle?
[22:44:11] <r00t4rd3d> got me
[22:44:18] <r00t4rd3d> used a dumpstercnc coupler
[22:44:26] <Tom_itx> Loetmichel look at the mount for your answer
[22:44:30] <r00t4rd3d> no flex
[22:44:52] <r00t4rd3d> others who have used dumpstercnc couplers have had breaks also i am reading
[22:44:59] <andypugh> Fatigue. Your fault.
[22:45:03] <Loetmichel> Tom_itx: didns see anything unusual
[22:45:19] <Tom_itx> i would much rather have a 4 point mount
[22:45:22] <Loetmichel> didnt
[22:45:36] <Tom_itx> no flex, there would be flex in that angle mount
[22:45:36] <r00t4rd3d> there is 4 points
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[22:46:08] <tjb1> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQqU2wtXeek&feature=plcp
[22:46:08] <Tom_itx> r00t4rd3d i'm talking about rigid standoffs
[22:46:21] <Loetmichel> Tom_itx: the axles of steppers this size are hardened steel 1/4"
[22:46:24] <r00t4rd3d> people use plastic
[22:46:29] <andypugh> The mount is fine. The coupling might be fine too. But, you need to tighten the coupling _then_ the motor mounts.
[22:46:51] <Loetmichel> i would call it impossible to break them with a bit flex in the angle mount
[22:48:04] <andypugh> Flex in the mount isn't a bad thing. The problem is that the axis of the motor and the axis of the leadscrew were not 100% aligned.
[22:48:06] <r00t4rd3d> the guys at Sparkfun are pretty amazed i broke it too
[22:48:20] <Loetmichel> btw, r00t4rd3d: this coupler is NO angle compensating type, or is it?
[22:48:27] <Loetmichel> just a double clamp?
[22:48:46] <r00t4rd3d> one end is threaded for 3/8 rod and the other 1/4 shaft
[22:48:59] <Loetmichel> that is a bit "not good", even if your motor mount is relatively ductile ;-)
[22:49:23] <r00t4rd3d> im going to get another flex mount like i have on my y axis
[22:49:36] <Loetmichel> for the next stepper: get some flex couplers
[22:49:40] <Loetmichel> ;-)
[22:49:45] <andypugh> Ah, that's a poor design then. The threaded rod will never truly align in the coupling.
[22:49:47] <Loetmichel> flex MOUNT?
[22:50:08] <r00t4rd3d> coupler
[22:50:14] <Loetmichel> ah, better ;-)
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[22:50:48] <tjb1> Does that look pretty noisy anyone?
[22:50:50] <Loetmichel> it WORKS wit ha flex motor mount and a rigid coupler , too
[22:51:06] <Loetmichel> but thats called "cheating" and looks ugly
[22:51:07] <Loetmichel> ;-)
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[22:51:57] <andypugh> So far I have always used belt drives. Not nearly as backlash-free, but save a lot of alignment worries.
[22:52:13] <r00t4rd3d> i have a belt on my Z
[22:52:25] <r00t4rd3d> all 3 of my axis are totally different in motion
[22:53:00] <Loetmichel> andypugh: me too
[22:53:14] <Loetmichel> i have experimeted with cheap bicycle chain also
[22:53:24] <Loetmichel> but have scrapped that as too loud ;-)
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[22:54:37] <Loetmichel> http://www.cyrom.org/palbum/main.php?g2_itemId=4316
[22:54:46] <r00t4rd3d> i might put a belt on this one too. I have an extra gear for 3/8 rod
[22:54:52] <Tom_itx> i must be missing a step. i shared my nc_files dir and installed the windows network thingy but i can't connect to the directory
[22:54:57] <Tom_itx> ?
[22:55:06] <Loetmichel> works, no measurable backlash, but hell of a nouse at high rpm ;-)
[22:55:13] <Loetmichel> noise
[22:55:19] <jdh> can you see the computer from the winbox?
[22:55:22] <Tom_itx> it asks for a password but won't allow mine
[22:55:34] <jdh> you have to use smbpasswd
[22:55:58] <Loetmichel> Tom_itx: generate a suser in the windows box named like the linux user
[22:56:16] <Loetmichel> or set the windows dirs to "r/w for all"
[22:56:46] <jdh> I have a hard drive hooked up to my router. I save win* stuff to it and mount it under my nc_files dir
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[22:58:33] <r00t4rd3d> usb hdd?
[22:59:09] <r00t4rd3d> or a sata hdd in a usb enclosure?
[22:59:13] <andypugh> Tom_itx: sudo apt-get install samba
[22:59:23] <Tom_itx> andypugh i think it is
[22:59:34] <r00t4rd3d> samba should be installed by default?
[22:59:39] <andypugh> Not on the LiveCD I don't think
[22:59:46] <Tom_itx> it went out and got it when i shared the dir
[23:00:14] <andypugh> I actually gave up on smb and went to afp
[23:00:45] <Tom_itx> i can get to the windoz box from linux
[23:01:22] <r00t4rd3d> turn off the firewall
[23:01:41] <Tom_itx> i would prefer it worked the other way so i can save my cad output directly to the linux box
[23:02:13] <Loetmichel> ah, ok, THEN you have to install samba
[23:02:26] <Tom_itx> i can see the dir in windows
[23:02:35] <Tom_itx> the user and password don't work
[23:02:50] <r00t4rd3d> sudo ufw status
[23:03:00] <jdh> that sounds like perms on the dir
[23:03:07] <r00t4rd3d> is status:active?
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[23:03:48] <r00t4rd3d> sudo apt-get install gufw
[23:04:16] <Tom_itx> inactive
[23:04:22] <r00t4rd3d> whore!
[23:04:28] <Tom_itx> what is that?
[23:04:40] <r00t4rd3d> a nice girl
[23:05:23] <r00t4rd3d> do you have sshd installed?
[23:05:36] <Tom_itx> hell if i know
[23:05:40] <r00t4rd3d> can you get to the linux box from windows with putty?
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[23:05:44] <Tom_itx> i installed filezilla
[23:05:47] <r00t4rd3d> no
[23:05:52] <r00t4rd3d> no filezilla
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[23:06:11] <Tom_itx> well i needed that for something else
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[23:07:54] <r00t4rd3d> use
http://winscp.net/eng/index.php
[23:07:57] <Tom_itx> i guess this will work for now
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[23:08:12] <r00t4rd3d> that does everything
[23:08:14] <Tom_itx> i have winscp already
[23:08:23] <r00t4rd3d> ssh/ftp/etc
[23:08:27] <r00t4rd3d> oh good
[23:08:34] <Tom_itx> i want to save the cad right to the directory though
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[23:08:45] <r00t4rd3d> permission denied.
[23:09:08] <r00t4rd3d> did you set the folder permissions to do that?
[23:09:16] <Tom_itx> i think so
[23:10:36] <Tom_itx> i think i got it
[23:11:21] <r00t4rd3d> sudo chmod -R 777 /yourfolderhere
[23:12:37] <Tom_itx> ok it won't work anyway
[23:12:45] <r00t4rd3d> why not
[23:12:47] <Tom_itx> my cad won't open the file
[23:12:56] <r00t4rd3d> permission denied.
[23:12:58] <Tom_itx> maybe that's a sharing issue but i thought i changed it
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[23:13:35] <r00t4rd3d> check the properties of the file
[23:13:43] <r00t4rd3d> read/write/modify
[23:13:57] <r00t4rd3d> for all users
[23:14:39] <Tom_itx> i got it
[23:14:51] <r00t4rd3d> what you do
[23:15:08] <Tom_itx> deleted the file and sent it with the cad program
[23:15:23] <Tom_itx> now nobody own's it on the linux box
[23:16:21] <r00t4rd3d> changing the ownership in linux is something you should learn. File/folder permissions to be exact.
[23:16:31] <Tom_itx> i know how
[23:16:33] <r00t4rd3d> man chmod
[23:16:44] <Tom_itx> chown too
[23:17:28] <Tom_itx> http://computerplumber.com/2009/01/using-the-chmod-command-effectively/
[23:18:07] <r00t4rd3d> pfft 2009
[23:18:16] <Tom_itx> has it changed?
[23:18:42] <Tom_itx> i didn't think so
[23:19:32] <Connor> jdh: You around?
[23:19:38] <r00t4rd3d> i meant it like i was 19 years in when that was wrote
[23:19:56] <jdh> hey
[23:20:07] <Tom_itx> well you're not much older now
[23:20:22] <Tom_itx> except you can drink hard liquor now
[23:20:29] <r00t4rd3d> no, that i was using linux for 19 years before that was wrote.
[23:20:37] <Tom_itx> oh
[23:20:41] <r00t4rd3d> :)
[23:21:03] <jdh> in 1990?
[23:21:10] <r00t4rd3d> probably sooner
[23:21:12] <Connor> I've got to scuba regulators.. One is a Sherwood Magnum, the other is a Tusa
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[23:21:27] <jdh> r00t: linux, in 1990?
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[23:21:45] <r00t4rd3d> its been around alot longer then that
[23:21:51] <jdh> connor: one is crappier than the other.
[23:22:18] <r00t4rd3d> used might be too strong of a word, played with is more lik eit
[23:22:20] <r00t4rd3d> like it
[23:22:58] <Connor> I dove with the Sherwood..
[23:23:09] <Connor> The Tusa looks way crapper to me.
[23:23:19] <jdh> I'd agree :)
[23:23:42] <jdh> I'll look for a NPT fitting for it when I go back out.
[23:23:45] <Connor> So, use the Tusa for the regulator for PDB then and leave my Sheerwood alone.
[23:24:35] <Connor> Going to go hook them up to the tanks and see if the 2nd stages still work. :)
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[23:32:43] <Connor> jdh: Looks like the HP on the Tusa has a small leak at the gauge..
[23:33:06] <Connor> I'll have to remove the stupid console rubber and investigate it.
[23:33:22] <Connor> all 2nd stages looked good.
[23:33:33] <Connor> I wouldn't dive with them right now though.
[23:34:30] <Tom_itx> well crap. i need a couple more inputs
[23:37:21] <jdh> there are two tiny o-rings on the HP swivel. lube and twist them.
[23:38:23] <Connor> for the gauge?
[23:38:40] <Connor> I don't think it swivels..
[23:38:59] <jdh> yeah. It does.
[23:39:12] <Connor> I've had these Since 1995.. and They had to be 10 years old when i got them. :)
[23:39:40] <Connor> okay, your right.. it does.
[23:39:57] <Connor> how do you get the rubber bootie off without cutting it off?
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[23:40:36] <jdh> hot water
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[23:42:32] <Connor> The Gauges are from a company called Tabata
[23:43:01] <jdh> tusa is tabata usa
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[23:43:10] <Connor> ah. ok
[23:43:22] <Connor> this thing has 4 LP's and 2 HP's
[23:43:34] <Connor> Why would you need 2 HP's ?
[23:43:42] <jdh> or Totally Useless Scuba Apparatus
[23:44:00] <Connor> and the LP's are on a swivel connector..
[23:44:12] <jdh> hose routing. use one or the other
[23:44:25] <Connor> Ah. Left or right handed..
[23:44:29] <Connor> my Sherwood isn't like that.
[23:45:08] <jdh> thats not a bad one then. its a scubapro mk5 clone
[23:45:54] <Connor> Well.. it's in worst shape than the sherwood and I've never used it.. so.. I think it's the one that'll be used for the power drawbar.
[23:46:44] <jdh> I think I have 14
[23:46:58] <Connor> have 14 what?
[23:47:02] <Connor> Regulators?
[23:47:13] <jdh> yeah
[23:47:31] <Connor> I'll need to find some plugs for 2 of the LP hoses...
[23:48:18] <jdh> i have lots
[23:48:43] <Connor> okay, got the boot off of the gauge.. no hotwater needed..
[23:50:11] <Connor> not seeing how you can take the gauge off.. it swivels between the joint that's leaking.. and I don't see any other joints??
[23:50:54] <jdh> flat on the gauge and the next one down
[23:51:18] <Connor> ok.
[23:51:49] <Connor> then I should be able to pull the hose through the boot.
[23:52:11] <jdh> yep
[23:52:41] <Connor> any adjustments on this model for the 1st stage ?
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[23:53:04] <Connor> I'm seeing all sorts of set screws...
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[23:53:20] <Connor> and of course, looks like 1 very large on in the center...
[23:54:16] <jdh> dont try. should be 145 or so.
[23:54:23] <Connor> ok
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[23:57:31] <Connor> Air Cylinder should be here friday.
[23:57:56] <tjb1> The arduino can read plasma voltage without anything in between it
[23:58:04] <tjb1> besides a voltage divider
[23:58:15] <Connor> tjb1: Was going to.. you need a voltage divider..
[23:58:30] <Connor> or that poor arduino is going to get cooked. :)
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