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[00:24:52] <rue_shop5> ok I'v connected what feels like a million wires
[00:25:01] <rue_shop5> the drivers for the new cnc are done
[00:25:23] * rue_shop5 clears throat
[00:25:26] <rue_shop5> *enough*
[00:25:27] <katsmeow> congrates
[00:27:20] <rue_shop5> I suppose this means I need to put limit switches on the cnc machine
[00:27:32] <rue_shop5> prolly a good idea to fix the backwards carrige too
[00:32:20] <katsmeow> and an E-stop, maybe
[00:56:07] <katsmeow> my paws are so sore atm, i cannot pick up small thngs
[00:56:14] <katsmeow> hurts too much
[00:56:22] <katsmeow> finger joints
[01:06:19] <rue_shop5> :/
[01:12:44] <rue_shop5> hahah the clocks on those serial lines were falling edge
[01:13:24] <rue_shop5> instead of delaying one by 4 clocks, I could have inverted one of the clock signals and used both edges to put the data into each of them at the same time
[01:13:42] <rue_shop5> (there were 2x 4 bit devices to shift data into)
[01:14:02] <rue_shop5> they tied the clocks and strobes togethor and gave me 2 data lines
[01:14:28] <rue_shop5> I only had enough pins for 1 data line, so I use the 74164 to delay one of them 4 clocks
[01:16:44] <rue_shop5> I have to build the output connector for this next
[01:16:59] <rue_shop5> well, and/or put limit switches on the mechanics
[01:47:28] <rue_house> arg, I'm out of rice
[02:26:35] <katsmeow> http://www.gizmag.com/gut-brain-inflammation-link/43274/
[02:27:40] <katsmeow> Turning back to the gut, the team then discovered that molecules derived from an amino acid called tryptophan – found in a number of foods, including turkey – act on that molecular pathway. When a large enough number of the molecules are present, they're actually able to limit brain inflammation.
[21:36:20] <rue_shop5> ok, now I just drape some wire all over it...
[21:38:56] <katsmeow> for effect?
[21:39:16] <katsmeow> 3rd truss almost done, shown with the previous 2 trusses (2 on table, one on floor leaning against table legs) :
http://DesignerThinking.com/images/DSCF7120m.jpg
[21:49:51] <Tom_itx> kat what are the trusses for?
[21:50:57] <rue_shop5> gee whiz
[21:51:13] <Tom_itx> cheeze whiz
[21:51:21] <rue_shop5> oo I should make some metal sawhorses
[21:51:31] <rue_shop5> ok cables from this cnc machine
[21:51:42] <Tom_itx> those look really nice but i don't have a clue what they're for
[21:51:42] <rue_shop5> 6c *3 for motors
[21:51:48] <rue_shop5> 2c * 3 for sensors
[21:52:02] <rue_shop5> and a cutter power line
[21:52:13] <Tom_itx> the cheap printers at the lab have self leveling beds
[21:52:18] <Tom_itx> have you tried that?
[21:52:30] <Tom_itx> with resistance sensors on each corner
[21:52:37] <rue_shop5> do they use motors or zipratchets?
[21:52:48] <Tom_itx> nema17 steppers
[21:52:54] <rue_shop5> no, I dont have any problems with bed leveling
[21:53:08] <rue_shop5> just the occasional slip in where zero should be
[21:53:09] <Tom_itx> it probes the bed before each print
[21:53:21] <rue_shop5> how cronicalyl agrivating
[21:53:29] <Tom_itx> i'm rather surprised how well they work considering they run ALOT
[21:54:12] <katsmeow> Tom, difficult to say, but pics by this weekend of one in position
[21:54:18] <rue_shop5> 24 wires off this thing
[21:54:29] <Tom_itx> merging old tech with new tech doesn't always work the way you hoped it would
[21:54:42] <rue_shop5> I told myself this machine would have a barrier block at the edge of the machine
[22:00:41] <Tom_itx> did you ever use that funnel i did in solidworks for you?
[22:01:07] <rue_shop5> its part of a project that is being motivated by someone else here
[22:01:15] <rue_shop5> and they havn't been motivating me to work on it
[22:01:15] <Tom_itx> kat, those look heavy
[22:01:27] <rue_shop5> I'm guessing 250lbs ea?
[22:01:29] <Tom_itx> i got sw and catia working here now
[22:01:43] <Tom_itx> got an A on my last class...
[22:01:49] <Tom_itx> got the grades yesterday
[22:02:17] <rue_shop5> it seems I'v cut the nerve in my thumb
[22:02:36] <Tom_itx> haven't felt my index finger for months
[22:02:45] <Tom_itx> since the nerve in the neck thing...
[22:02:52] <katsmeow> i guesstimate 80 lbs
[22:03:07] <katsmeow> congrats Tom
[22:03:07] <Tom_itx> that's not bad
[22:03:18] <Tom_itx> ty
[22:04:50] <rue_shop5> index finger!
[22:04:56] <rue_shop5> thats specific!
[22:05:18] <rue_shop5> tom why are you doing the 3d design course?
[22:10:44] <Tom_itx> something to keep the brain active
[22:10:57] <Tom_itx> and they use catia alot in this town
[22:11:43] <Tom_itx> it has built in machining too but i haven't taken those yet
[22:11:49] <Tom_itx> i have the books for it
[22:11:58] <Tom_itx> been studying that a bit on my own
[22:12:19] <Tom_itx> 3 & 5 axis machines
[22:12:20] <Tom_itx> etc
[22:14:01] <Tom_itx> i think it would be kinda cool to know how to program a 5 axis cnc
[22:17:21] <rue_shop5> a guy wants me to make him one over here
[22:17:30] <rue_shop5> I told him he should secure the software first
[22:25:14] <rue_shop5> I made a 4th axis for my machine and have never used it
[22:28:15] <rue_shop5> Tom_itx, that software your using is $15k isnt it?
[22:33:35] <Tom_itx> no
[22:33:40] <Tom_itx> it's ~75K
[22:34:08] <Tom_itx> for catia
[22:34:16] <katsmeow> <cough>
[22:35:06] <Tom_itx> i was told that there was one module that takes a surface and can unwrap it flat exactly so someone could make a mylar wrap for it and those 3 icons alone were 10k
[22:37:46] <rue_shop5> yea
[22:37:58] <rue_shop5> does it output 5 axis gcode?
[22:38:04] <Tom_itx> it will yes
[22:39:42] <Tom_itx> 3 axis, 3 axis with rotary table, full 5 axis, horizontal lathe, vertical lathe, multi slide lathe
[22:42:28] <Tom_itx> you can fully define your tool, tool holder and workpiece including clamps fixtures and vises etc in the model and it will avoid hitting them
[22:43:08] <Tom_itx> including different shank size vs cutter diameter etc
[22:44:01] <Tom_itx> define roughing and finishing pass for each tool in the tool setup and it will apply that to the model automatically
[22:44:39] <Tom_itx> you change the model, the paths update automatically with dimensional changes
