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Hi Guys, So the machine is working really well, I've setup a network cam over it now so I can just push the button and live a normal life (semi normal). Here's were I'm getting to. At the weekend I'll start to convert the old tool paths from the old machine to the centroid and make a start on the up...

Hi, Good to know that AS does stretch far and wide :) . Not for GBBR, I've developed a recoil system for the PTW platform which gives all the features of GBB. The lower is my version of an MCX (no trades etc) but from a distance it looks pretty close :) and I have an upper to match it which I machin...

Hi Guys, So as I've said before this 4 axis machine has been built for just a single purpose. I'm into something called 'airsoft' (for those that know what that is) and a few years ago I started to develop a product which takes one of the high end airsoft platforms on by a few steps with added featu...

Hi Guys,

Starting to see what the machine will do now in terms of speed,

https://photos.app.goo.gl/9ZStAXmEX5Xrh6MZ6

Album - https://photos.app.goo.gl/nZY5xvhBhjyoxzLw8

Hi Guys, My 4th axis is now up and running and i've just started stringing together some tool paths with the ATC etc. Its pretty awesome if I do say so myself :) . Still have to fit the motor for the powered tailstock but i'm in no rush for that at present, i'm liking playing with the other bits at ...

Hi Guys,

Been fine tuning the ATC, and it now works perfectly. Theirs a link to the album above but here's the individual video.

I did swear with joy at my 1st fully automatic tool change...........so apologies in advance for that .

https://photos.app.goo.gl/1QbwyGrB3xyxpsnp7

cnckeith wrote: ↑Wed Apr 19, 2023 4:06 pm cool! thanks for posting!
in future post the link to the Album that has all the photos and videos in one place.

you mean this, right?
https://photos.app.goo.gl/nZY5xvhBhjyoxzLw8

Hi Guys, Bit of an update, the ATC is working now I've figured out a crude double pole relay mod for the drive for it (its all in another help post). So here it is, the 1st successful tool change. I still need to align it perfectly and get rid of some shims but I don't care, I'm still calling it a s...

Hi Guys,

You'll be pleased to know that with my crude double pole external relay mod she's working, but I want to sort it via the software so will have a go at the weekend.

thanks and regards
Andy
u.k

Andy, You could do what you are asking for (very crudely) by adding one line to your PLC program that says: IF OUT7 THEN (OUT5) You could do it less crudely by giving appropriate names to each of the outputs, then using those names; and by adding comments explaining what you are doing and why. Hi, ...