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    CNC for acrylic projects

    Much better :) Is it me, or does the z axis screw look bent?
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    CNC for acrylic projects

    I get this from the link: This is a private video. If you have been sent this video, please make sure you accept the sender's friend request.
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    CNC for acrylic projects

    That's probably for the best. I don't know how hot the CNC power supply can get, but you probably would have run into heat issues with everything crammed into the same box. It would have taken several large fans to keep it cool. I have enough trouble keeping my PC cool in the summer, can't...
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    CNC for acrylic projects

    With old PCs and CNC, you just have to be careful that the PC/OS can keep up with the interrupt rate of the stepper motor driver. Otherwise, it will result in the motor skipping steps. Have to shut down all the non-essential Windows services as well.
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    CNC for acrylic projects

    Looks very professional! Have you thought about what software you will use?
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    CNC for acrylic projects

    Xylotex package is second on my list. How many volts will you be running? According to the datasheet, it can handle 2.5A / phase @ 35V. They bundle 425 oz-in motors with their kits.
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    CNC for acrylic projects

    This is a DIY forum, of course we want to see glue drying :) This is a very cool project. I've been toying around with doing this for a long time myself. Too many other projects to finish first. I've heard good things about the HobbyCNC boards? http://www.hobbycnc.com/driverboards.php I'm...
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    Automation remodel

    I suppose easy and simple are relative :) Since you have so many I/Os, do you do monitor for fires with something like a flame detector or smoke alarm? Smoke alarm should be easy enough to add, especially the ones with a light.
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    Automation remodel

    Wow, very nicely done! I'm currently working on my own controller, but I took a slightly different path. I'm using Dallas 1-wire devices for I/O and java/SQL db for the logic. I'm more of a software than hardware guy, so I needed something easy.
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    Acrylic

    Try http://www.usplastic.com
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    Tank overflowing

    Instead of a hole in the cap, I added a John Guest valve. It makes it very easy to control the airflow.
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    Gas prices Whats yours?

    I paid $2.64 for diesel yesterday for my bug (turbo diesel). What a relief to get 48mpg!
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    Show off your skunks~~

    Cleaners are cool :)
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