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mold magic runs on XP only. some guys will buy an old running xp machine on ebay just to run it, but mostly they pick up a new cad/cam system to do that kind of work. mold magic has been displaced by affordable 3D cad/cam systems such as vectric aspire and bob cad cam. (Aspire will accept a centroid...

whenever you switch directions on an axis you have to also switch the limit switches as well. you can do this in the limit switch input setup screen. I can send you a screenshot tomorrow I'm away from my computer right now.

this post gives you several options.

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/ajaxcnc-c ... 8-cnc.html

also.. http://www.ajaxcnc.com/ajaxbb/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=4

good reference

remove the resolver/tach down to bare shaft, measure shaft, purchase encoder with same diameter hole, drill tap two mounting holes, mount new encoder, connect connector to cable. done. here is link to photo album showing a different more complicated encoder install.. i think you will get the idea. h...

First you want to isolate the lash. where is it coming from exactly? nut to screw? screw to table? nut mount to table? etc... once you have found where the lash is actually coming from only then would you adjust the nut tension on the end of the ballscrew. for your questions.. a great resource is th...

you can change the plc program to allow the mpg to be active in MDI mode. typically this is not a good idea..but as long as you know thats the way your machine is configured...
drop an email to tech@ajaxcnc.com and they will let you know how to make the change.

with some creativity you mount a new motor in the upright position..i've seen it done on a few boss machines, this will allow you to use a new modern motor.

basically you just want to stop the crank handle pin which is rotated by the air motor from moving. so any way you come up with do achieve that goal will be fine.

i've used pittman motors in the past.
http://www.automationexpress.com/Produc ... otors.aspx