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E-Leadscrew Panel Functions
Recently updated on February 28th, 2023 at 04:59 pmE-Leadscrew Panel Functions The E-Leadscrew is designed to enhance manual lathe operations using CNC-like technology without the need for CAD drawings or g-codes. Instead the operator relies on manual operations...
CNC Electronics Enclosure and Swingarm Rack
Recently updated on February 28th, 2023 at 03:53 pmCNC Electronics Enclosure and Swingarm Rack The details of the electronics for the driver components are covered elsewhere. This page lays out the mounting of the electronics in the driver enclosure, as well as...
CNC Lathe: Stepper Driver Electronics
Recently updated on February 28th, 2023 at 03:36 pmCNC Lathe: Stepper Driver Electronics The stepper driver electronics consist of a DC stepper power supply, the breakout board or controller, Gecko Drives, and some miscellaneous relays needed to control things like...
The Widgitmaster’s Travelling CNC Mini Router Medicine Show
The Widgitmaster’s Travelling CNC Mini Router Medicine Show Are you into CNC Mini Routers? Be sure to check out our G-Wizard CNC Router Speeds and Feeds Calculator. It’s the first Calculator designed especially for CNC Routers, and the link will tell...Understanding CNC Precision and Accurate CNC Repeatability
Recently updated on February 23rd, 2023 at 03:22 pmCNC Precision and Accurate CNC Repeatability are important characteristics for any CNC machine. Precision (or Accuracy is another good term for it) is all about how closely we can hold tolerances. ...![CNC Servo Kit [HomeshopCNC Servos]](https://www.cnccookbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/P1010994-1024x675.jpg)
CNC Servo Kit [HomeshopCNC Servos]
CNC Servo Kit [HomeshopCNC Servos] This page describes what I had to do to adapt a set of HomeshopCNC servos to my IH Mill CNC Kit. I bought a “mechanicals only” kit that did not include servos. I’m not sure Gene and Tommy are even offering that...
A Gang Tool Slide for the Lathemaster 9×30
Recently updated on February 28th, 2023 at 04:21 pmIntroduction One of the best additions I ever made to my Lathemaster lathe was a quick change toolpost. I use it constantly as I am swapping various tools in and out for a job. I’ve gotten pretty facile...
Lathe CNC Conversion History
Recently updated on February 28th, 2023 at 03:12 pmLathe CNC Conversion History I love my Lathemaster 9×30 lathe, but it lacks several useful things in the gearing department. Changing speeds required changing belt positions until I finished my variable...
CNC Lathe: Mounting Step Motors
Recently updated on February 28th, 2023 at 04:38 pmCNC Lathe: Mounting Step Motors I picked up 5 210 oz in Pacific Scientific step motors from eBay (I love eBay!) for $34. These should be perfect for driving the leadscrew and cross slide: Pacific Scientific 210 oz in...
Optical Limit Switch for CNC Machines
Recently updated on February 23rd, 2023 at 03:16 pmOptical Limit Switch for CNC Machines The Design Okay, here is the concept. I got a bag of 100 of these slotted optical switches on eBay for almost nothing. These are normally open, NPN switches. We want a limit to...