#linuxcnc Logs

Jul 13 2024

04:10 AM -!- #linuxcnc mode set to +v by ChanServ
05:01 AM JT-Cave: morning
05:37 AM -!- #linuxcnc mode set to +v by ChanServ
05:41 AM -!- #linuxcnc mode set to +v by ChanServ
05:43 AM Deejay: moin
07:41 AM Tom_L: 100°
07:41 AM Tom_L: 69%RH today
07:42 AM Tom_L: nice morning shower to attribute to that
07:43 AM JT-Cave: here is usually in the 90's for rh in the morning
07:43 AM Tom_L: makes for nice drippy rides i bet
07:48 AM JT-Cave: yesterday I was sweating a lot, didn't ride today... took the day off
07:49 AM JT-Cave: where is the dark theme you were working on?
07:49 AM Tom_L: examples
07:49 AM Tom_L: touc rpi_mill_3
07:50 AM Tom_L: i need to clean that up some
07:52 AM Tom_L: the individual ones are at the bottom
07:53 AM Tom_L: change the ini for any one of those 3 in that folder
07:54 AM Tom_L: touch.qss doesn't need to be in there
07:55 AM Tom_L: make any progress with the arrows?
08:12 AM JT-Cave: yes I did and now I'm working on using key words for colors instead of a bunch of numbers
08:12 AM JT-Cave: time to start my chicken day
08:37 AM lcnc-relay: <satiowadahc> Have you played with using system theming for dark mode?
08:58 AM JT-Shop: by system you mean?
09:13 AM Tom_L: https://doc.qt.io/qt-6/qtquickcontrols-material.html
09:13 AM Tom_L: ?
09:16 AM JT-Cave: not seen that before
09:22 AM JT-Cave: what's QtQuick?
09:23 AM Tom_L: your guess is as good as mine
09:23 AM JT-Cave: may not even be in pyqt
09:24 AM JT-Cave: https://www.pythonguis.com/tutorials/qml-qtquick-python-application/
09:24 AM -!- #linuxcnc mode set to +v by ChanServ
09:24 AM Tom_dev: https://pyqt-fluent-widgets.readthedocs.io/en/latest/theme.html
09:25 AM Tom_dev: https://doc.qt.io/qtforpython-6/tutorials/basictutorial/widgetstyling.html
09:25 AM JT-Cave: Qt.GlobalColor is depreciated, I ran into that this morning
09:26 AM JT-Cave: from qfluentwidgets import StyleSheetBase, Theme, isDarkTheme, qconfig
09:27 AM JT-Cave: that looks like some crap you have to install with pip
09:27 AM Tom_dev: meh not me
09:27 AM JT-Cave: anyway back to cleaning chicken crap
09:30 AM Tom_L: libqt5quick5 is installed
09:34 AM JT-Cave: border: 1px solid black-25; is replaced with border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); at runtime
09:34 AM JT-Cave: I'm using pyqt6
09:36 AM Tom_L: where do you find the runtime output?
09:36 AM Tom_L: i've been using the rgba over rgb
09:39 AM JT-Cave: I do the replacement in code, just testing it now
09:39 AM JT-Cave: I found an issue with rgba and borders
09:44 AM Tom_L: oh?
09:46 AM JT-Cave: made a dashed outline
09:46 AM JT-Cave: in the corners
09:48 AM Tom_L: ahh i remember that now
09:50 AM JT-Cave: https://paste.debian.net/1323172/
09:51 AM JT-Cave: https://pasteboard.co/Rt6C9nCOlPGI.png
09:51 AM JT-Cave: https://pasteboard.co/rQR0HTVvc3sX.png
09:53 AM Tom_L: unselected greyed out?
09:53 AM Tom_L: much better
09:54 AM JT-Cave: the reason I'm working on a spinbox is if you style any part of widget with sub controls you must style everything
09:54 AM JT-Cave: disabled/off
09:54 AM Tom_L: ok
09:57 AM JT-Cave: interesting behavior for the up/down buttons QAbstractSpinBox::up-button:on:hover is different than QAbstractSpinBox::up-button:enabled:hover
09:58 AM JT-Cave: the button state when you're at the limit is off, not disabled
09:59 AM JT-Cave: QAbstractSpinBox::up-arrow:disabled,
09:59 AM JT-Cave: QAbstractSpinBox::up-arrow:off { /* off state when value is max */
10:00 AM JT-Cave: anyhow fixing to leave
10:01 AM Tom_L: lots to learn
10:03 AM JT-Cave: cracking the code for the images was a pia but now that I know it's easy\
10:54 AM lcnc-relay: <satiowadahc> https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/745499/how-to-enable-dark-theme-for-qt-applications
11:50 AM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> skunkworks8841 are you going to have a single antenna with a rotor or multiple antennas aimed at the surrounding towns?
11:51 AM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> reminds me of the olden days of analog tv, we had a giant Yagi and a rotor, we had about a 100 mile radius from the top of our apt building
11:58 AM Tom_L: i remember him fixing a rotor
12:11 PM lcnc-relay: <skunkworks8841> Yes - 3 antennas.. but there will be a rotor for fine tuning..
12:11 PM lcnc-relay: <skunkworks8841> (and to rotate the camera)
12:23 PM lcnc-relay: <skunkworks8841> I would be happy to have just the stations I have now (mainly for mom) but I think With the tower up and a few more decent antannas - It will probably pull in a few more
12:29 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> I would not be surprised if you get in the Twin Cities with a low noise pre-amp
12:35 PM lcnc-relay: <skunkworks8841> I am probably getting a active antanna combiner.. Kinda more than I want to spend - but I think it will make the setup pretty painless..
12:35 PM lcnc-relay: <skunkworks8841> https://www.amazon.com/Televes-SmartKom-Combiner-Alternative-Distributes/dp/B0BSG23PHL
12:36 PM lcnc-relay: <skunkworks8841> that would allow me to combine 3 antennas at the tower and run it directly into the tuner at the electrical box
12:46 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> just fyi https://dlhd.so/24-7-channels.php
12:47 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> but over the air is still magic
01:30 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> https://jauriarts.org/_matrix/media/v3/download/jauriarts.org/lBUwjUNmlyVCdSHzUiqgpmtv/IMG_0160.jpg
01:30 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> got my integrated closed loop steppers onto the lathe, made some diy ways covers and now will add encoder to the spindle 🙂
01:31 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> motors are way overkill for this lathe in torque but may use them for a custom machine when the time comes
01:50 PM Tom_L: it might tip over sideways :)
01:50 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> easy enough to swap parts around
01:50 PM Tom_L: the plastic cap makes em look bigger
01:52 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> which brand is that desktop lathe? i always forget
01:55 PM Tom_L: sherline
01:55 PM Tom_L: all aluminum
02:01 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> yes sherline ballscrew - and yes, it probably would tip over if I didnt have it bolted lol
02:02 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> would like to diy build a more sturdy lathe but no space in my apt for now
02:02 PM Tom_L: that was my intent with the sherline mill
02:04 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> yeahh- I love upgrading machines almost as much as i like using them
02:04 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> scratches some sort of itch lol
02:04 PM Tom_L: ended up with this http://tom-itx.no-ip.biz:443/~webpage/cnc/Mill_Steel/Assembly/Final/chip_guards/Chip_guard4.jpg
02:04 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> is that a big servo driving the spindle??
02:04 PM Tom_L: bldc
02:04 PM Tom_L: 1.2kw
02:05 PM Tom_L: the only 'sherline' is the spindle
02:05 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> looks like a beast compared to the regular sherline mill haha
02:05 PM Tom_L: exceeded expectations for what it is
02:07 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> do you have any thoughts on bulking up the lathe? I assume its not really possible due to the basic design. I do want to upgrade the motor at some point but the machine is probably not rigid enough to make use of it
02:07 PM Tom_L: room for a rotary too http://tom-itx.no-ip.biz:443/~webpage/cnc/rotary/Rotary1.jpg
02:07 PM Tom_L: yeah, do what i did :)
02:08 PM Tom_L: a russian guy here built his lathe from scratch
02:08 PM Tom_L: i've since put a stepper on that rotary
02:09 PM Tom_L: http://tom-itx.no-ip.biz:443/~webpage/cnc/rotary/mount/Rotary_mount12.jpg
02:09 PM Tom_L: there's not alot you can do to beef up a sherline
02:10 PM Tom_L: ballscrews may make it a bit nicer but it's still a light weight frame
02:10 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> yeahhh makes sense, no way around mass lol
02:11 PM Tom_L: i used my sherline mill to make parts for this one
02:13 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> i have a carvera i was debating using it to slowly start making parts i will need for a custom machine
02:13 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> is that rotary used for indexing or do you have it hooked up to a cnc controller
02:13 PM Tom_L: cnc
02:14 PM Tom_L: i don't use it much
02:14 PM Tom_L: did it more for the knowledge
02:15 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> do you remember that Aluminum Swiss Lathe project, they hard anodized the frame and ways thinking that would solve the strength issues
02:15 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> well it works for eggs
02:15 PM Tom_L: make it harder to scratch but that's about it
02:15 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> lolll
02:16 PM Tom_L: i did mine on a budget with scrap i could find local
02:16 PM Tom_L: just didn't whimp out on the electronics
02:19 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1260359869/swissmak-the-mill-turn-center-for-your-machine-sho
02:19 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> they put the holes in Swiss cheese
02:20 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> ohh i was just reading about that project
02:20 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> dont think it really ever materialized but is a cool concept
02:21 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> must have sucked to back that on kickstarter lol
02:22 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> they blamed it on Covid
02:23 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> theres no way that would work well and only cost a couple grand
02:23 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> they didn't catch Covid which could be a viable reason, but scary supply chains
02:23 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> if you sold it at material cost
02:23 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> right lol
02:24 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> looks like a few hundred pounds of Alu
02:24 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> yeahh in some forum thread he was posting that it cost 2 grand which there was zero way that is feasible
02:25 PM Loetmichel: That looks similar to that 5 axis "pocket mill" but with a lathe turret instead of focus on milling.
02:26 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> if i was donating all my design, machining and assembly time
02:26 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> i actually have a chinese 5 axis mini cnc and it’s an absolute beast - it’s somewhat a clone of the pocketNC but larger
02:27 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> https://www.pentamachine.com/all-products/p/pocket-nc-v2-10 found their niche in dental milling
02:27 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> F360 has a webpage where you get 5-axis CAM for that mill online
02:28 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> i just use a student license for f360 for 5 axis milling
02:29 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> https://jauriarts.org/_matrix/media/v3/download/jauriarts.org/hOCUzzIivCYqHBjIJKGVuptB/74259138404__D28DB035-D855-4DD3-97EC-B353A239CE5C.mov
02:31 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> do taking ESL lessons at night school count?
02:31 PM Tom_L: $90 for an edge finder? i can get a mitsutoyo for $17
02:31 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> honestly? probably
02:31 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> anything where you are enrolled should pop up in the database student think i don’t remember what it’s called
02:31 PM lcnc-relay: <skunkworks8841> https://jauriarts.org/_matrix/media/v3/download/jauriarts.org/NdwkhgRHXyyJkoGqabsWuHHy/PXL_20240713_192353084.jpg
02:31 PM lcnc-relay: <skunkworks8841> when you have a 3d printer - everything looks like a nail?
02:32 PM Tom_L: skunkworks, how's that box workin out?
02:32 PM Tom_L: looks good in pics
02:32 PM lcnc-relay: <skunkworks8841> Really good
02:32 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> https://imgur.com/Ng3VPb3
02:32 PM lcnc-relay: <skunkworks8841> It drills easy for liquid type connectors
02:32 PM lcnc-relay: <skunkworks8841> tight
02:33 PM Tom_L: hope it stands against the weather
02:33 PM lcnc-relay: <skunkworks8841> when I first took it out - it smelled strongly of bondo... lol
02:33 PM Tom_L: heh
02:33 PM lcnc-relay: <skunkworks8841> it is certainly some form of fiberglass
02:39 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> it's the resin they use, polyester and styrene just like Bondo
02:52 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> https://www.lowes.com/pd/Elmer-s-128-oz-Gray-Fiberglass-Resin-Hardener-Surface-Repair/3143485 just add clay and you have Bondo
02:52 PM lcnc-relay: <skunkworks8841> nice!
02:54 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> stinky stuff
02:54 PM Tom_L: yup
02:54 PM Tom_L: not my favorite past time... working with fiberglass
02:55 PM Tom_L: of any kind
02:55 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> fiberglass resin (as labeled) actually contains no fiberglass, you just use it as the glue
02:55 PM Tom_L: right
02:55 PM Tom_L: i'd get the matte and cloth
02:56 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> epoxies are far tougher but only used as the basecoat since UV breaks down the epoxy bonds
02:57 PM Tom_L: nap time
02:57 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> epoxy base, unsaturated polyesters + styrene over that, then gel coat on top
03:07 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> https://jauriarts.org/_matrix/media/v3/download/jauriarts.org/LYTBnTsRqoHcJSsBTBjVGCel/9NmCLS.jpg
03:08 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> 9Nm closed loop stepper kits, Nema34 and only $120 for all
03:10 PM lcnc-relay: <skunkworks8841> https://jauriarts.org/_matrix/media/v3/download/jauriarts.org/OSiVbvHmpBMRIEZqlEHgzwUX/PXL_20240713_200251702.jpg
03:10 PM lcnc-relay: <skunkworks8841> goind dads stash of mpg's
03:13 PM xxcoder: lol every video on tool sharper series by blondihack, she puts that mystery part on it at end of video
03:13 PM xxcoder: cant wait to see how its used
03:54 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> https://jauriarts.org/_matrix/media/v3/download/jauriarts.org/quLttqJEVFbJtbEsdgpBrCUu/9NmStepper.jpg
03:54 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> the STEP files even work!
03:56 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> https://www.omc-stepperonline.com/1-axis-closed-loop-stepper-cnc-kit-80ncm-113-29oz-in-nema-17-motor-driver-1-cl42t-s08-v41 was paying this for just decent drives
03:57 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> $50 for the whole kit
03:57 PM JT-Cave: https://www.omc-stepperonline.com/ts-series-1-axis-12-0nm-1699-68oz-in-nema-34-closed-loop-stepper-kit-w-power-supply-1-clts120-v41
04:08 PM JT-Shop: satiowadahc that's some kind of configuration tool Allows users to configure Qt6 settings (theme, font, icons, etc.)
04:08 PM JT-Shop: under DE/WM without Qt integration.
04:08 PM JT-Shop: I don't think that will work for flex, it needs to be automagic
04:26 PM Tom_L: flex-tastic (sm)
04:26 PM JT-Shop: :)
04:30 PM Tom_L: i had a good laugh today
04:30 PM Tom_L: kid broke a driver so i was looking for one
04:31 PM Tom_L: https://www.tekton.com/3-8-inch-drive-x-1-4-inch-long-hex-bit-socket-shb12406
04:31 PM Tom_L: $6
04:31 PM Tom_L: https://b2b.snapon.com/productDetails/840507/2/882401
04:31 PM Tom_L: $60
04:32 PM JT-Shop: I would go for the middle of the road quality and price
04:32 PM Tom_L: yeah
04:32 PM Tom_L: problem i'm finding is those tend to come in sets
04:33 PM Tom_L: he uses 3 for what he does
04:33 PM Tom_L: 1/4 5/16 & 3/8
04:33 PM Tom_L: and snapped off the 1/4" one
04:36 PM Tom_L: somebody stole these from him as well: https://shop.idealprec.com/products/fowler-52-710-025-0-2-dimensional-coaxial-indicator-set-250-6mm-range-0005-0-01mm-graduation
04:36 PM Tom_L: and https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/62498175?srsltid=AfmBOorDjL7NoqmwISDTysqNCluce99ukQTltB5u3lZmANcrhQcTPmmY-nw
04:37 PM JT-Shop: geez
04:40 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> that is the problem when you work for or with assholes
04:41 PM Tom_L: his box didn't lock at that place as he borrowed it from his brother
04:41 PM Tom_L: he's got a roll around locking box now
04:41 PM Tom_L: it's actually almost nicer than my snap on from years ago
04:41 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> the cameras should tell them who but they just use the cameras for their protection, not yours
04:42 PM Tom_L: they monitor them from Cali
04:42 PM Tom_L: and i doubt they'd do anything
04:42 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> try walking out with a roll of toilet paper!
04:42 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> gotcha!
04:43 PM Tom_L: he's got like 4 miluwakee impacts and a slew of batteries
04:43 PM Tom_L: had those replaced by the co once
04:44 PM Tom_L: 2nd broke the batteries while he was gone
04:44 PM xxcoder: how did guy break em? dropped?
04:45 PM Tom_L: who knows, i'm sure they dropped em
04:45 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> the contractors would steal the batteries at the place I worked at for a short time
04:46 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> was an employee for a few months for the first time in >40 years, what sacks of crap ran and worked there
04:46 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> it was like 5th grade all over again
04:47 PM Tom_L: yup
04:47 PM Tom_L: he did meet a couple three decent guys
04:47 PM Tom_L: and they're leaving also
04:47 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> rules for me and rules for thee
04:47 PM Tom_L: he's not one to let it go lightly
04:48 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> we had guys sleeping in their cars for half the 12 hour shift
04:48 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> or watching movies
04:48 PM xxcoder: we had someone bring rv to shop parking lot every friday and away after end of sunday
04:48 PM xxcoder: so guy didnt have to do 3 hour drive drive
04:49 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> I can understand being homeless
04:49 PM xxcoder: not homeless
04:49 PM xxcoder: just very far
04:49 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> oh thats another story
04:49 PM xxcoder: 3 hours is one way so yeah lol
04:49 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> homeless while full time employed, what a country
04:50 PM xxcoder: yeah. even at my highest pay, I couldnt afford to live on my own with apartment
04:50 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> well if they didn't mind it in the parking lot
04:51 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> what does a campsite cost to rent for a weekend $60
04:51 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> with hookups
04:51 PM xxcoder: anyway that guy evenually found more local job for himself and left
04:51 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> and most walmarts let you park overnight
04:52 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> yeah 3 hours one way is a killer
04:52 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> when do you sleep?
04:52 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> i had a 7 minute drive
04:52 PM xxcoder: lol I had 2 minute walk
04:53 PM xxcoder: I was stupid and got myself fired
04:53 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> I got sick
04:53 PM xxcoder: I was what 18 years old then lol. 30 years ago
04:54 PM JT-Shop: you gotta respect someone that does what they have to in order to make a living and making the best of a bad situation by sleeping in his car
04:55 PM xxcoder: yep
04:55 PM xxcoder: I certainly respected him
04:55 PM JT-Shop: hopefully there was a truck stop nearby to shower in
04:56 PM xxcoder: ill never forget one that treated shop area like his personal space, stuffed in music cds and stuff
04:56 PM xxcoder: he was fired after drinking on job
04:56 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> jym membership for $25/month gets you a shower
04:56 PM xxcoder: he left music cds and one rusty 123 block lol
04:56 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> Gym even
04:57 PM xxcoder: was really annoying trying to get tools out of drawer among his junk
04:57 PM lcnc-relay: <captainhindsight_.> did he work in a bathrobe?
04:57 PM xxcoder: thankfully no lol
04:58 PM xxcoder: not same person as one who bought in rv for weekend
04:58 PM xxcoder: that one was nice guy
05:04 PM lcnc-relay: <roguish> only 85 so far today
05:04 PM lcnc-relay: <roguish> down over 1 from yesterday
05:04 PM lcnc-relay: <roguish> 16
05:30 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> has anyone made a diy vise stop? i want to make one for my 5 axis machine, because all of the premade ones have too large of a jaw clamping range whereas on my bvise the jaw width that can be clamped is like 5mm
05:31 PM xxcoder: it shouldnt be too hard to make honestly
05:31 PM xxcoder: theres many designs though
05:33 PM xxcoder: whats your vise look like, and what attachment points do it have
05:37 PM lcnc-relay: <roguish> someone just shot Trumpass,,,,,,,,,,,,fucked up and didn't kill him
05:37 PM xxcoder: shots fired, unknown where it went to
05:38 PM lcnc-relay: <roguish> grazed his head
05:38 PM lcnc-relay: <roguish> need a higher bounty
05:38 PM lcnc-relay: <roguish> better aim
05:38 PM xxcoder: ill never support assassation
05:39 PM lcnc-relay: <roguish> i'll donate
05:53 PM Tom_L: ffff, some things i program a dowel pin tool as a stop
05:54 PM Tom_L: https://www.amazon.com/Milling-vise-work-locator-machine/dp/B082P2SWFR
05:54 PM Tom_L: have one similar to that too
05:54 PM xxcoder: thats interesting but also looks like its wider than 5 mm
05:54 PM xxcoder: the rods part
05:56 PM Tom_L: there's a dozen ways to do it (or more)
05:56 PM xxcoder: yup
05:56 PM Tom_L: https://www.gtmmanufacturing.com/products/5-axis-vise-stop-for-milling-and-drilling
05:56 PM xxcoder: thats why I was curious about fffff's vise looks like
05:56 PM Tom_L: i made one like that for a helluva lot less than that
05:57 PM xxcoder: dang 100 and it looks like its made from basic stocks too, like L alum, rods
05:57 PM Tom_L: like i said...
05:59 PM xxcoder: yeah
06:16 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> the issue with my vise stop
06:16 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> let me send a picture
06:17 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> https://jauriarts.org/_matrix/media/v3/download/jauriarts.org/mVNVnOFlJJPiVdYFCxxtdUeo/IMG_0163.jpg
06:17 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> the actual portion
06:17 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> where i can add the vise stopper
06:17 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> the jaw is only around 5mm
06:17 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> every one seems to have a larger minimum than 5mm
06:17 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> https://jauriarts.org/_matrix/media/v3/download/jauriarts.org/SETFEHJBeQhplOevVRLpflrO/IMG_0164.jpg
06:18 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> i will look into the 5 axis one might be a good search term to add when i’m looking but otherwise will make my own
06:23 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> oh also i wanted to ask a question - do you guys think it’s possible to integrate a 4 direction lathe tool setter (example below); https://metrol-sensor.com/products/tool-setter-h4a/
06:24 PM xxcoder: it dont have rear bolt holes?
06:24 PM xxcoder: kurts do
06:24 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> my vise? nah it’s a cheap chinese self centering
06:24 PM xxcoder: is jaws removable?
06:25 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> yes
06:25 PM xxcoder: if so you might be able to machine a bolt hole in it to attach stops
06:25 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> ohh interesting ideas
06:26 PM lcnc-relay: <JT> https://jauriarts.org/_matrix/media/v3/download/matrix.org/KjYtIyZkouTaDqFhDbIThfDz/20240713_181950_9052706890078219849.jpg
06:26 PM xxcoder: yep thats very similiar to stops I used on kurts
06:26 PM lcnc-relay: <JT> https://jauriarts.org/_matrix/media/v3/download/matrix.org/iRoNtOLzUApzntRuQKVegsdb/20240713_182016_4834344593799825520.jpg
06:27 PM xxcoder: looong back side though. ones I used only used one bolt
06:29 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> i wonder if i instead of returning the one i bought that doesn’t fit i just like add in a piece of faced metal with like JBWELD? It needs to be a small device as my work volume is only 125mm cubed
06:30 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> https://jauriarts.org/_matrix/media/v3/download/jauriarts.org/pXLNEuFRGwDPLkvFUMlQTIKv/IMG_0165.jpg
06:42 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> ugh i am so confused on how the 4 direction tool setters work
07:00 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> https://jauriarts.org/_matrix/media/v3/download/jauriarts.org/gQWGsrXnPteTqrhMWzxhLiyn/74260752739__DD91E851-1E1C-4C08-9FD8-F042C93B7E47.mov
07:00 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> do y’all think i should add a limit switch to the back of lathe or at headstock? sherline says back but then if you use a tail stick you could get into bag crashes, and attaching it to the tailstok will constantly change your directional range relative to where the tailstock is. My thought was to add a limit switch to the headstock to be pressed when right up against the 4 jaw chuck. This means in many cases I may have to home...
07:00 PM lcnc-relay: ... everything BEFORE putting in stock so there are no crashes
07:00 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> the reason i want good limit switches is so i can eventually have a consistent location for the lathe tool setter relative to the limit switches
08:21 PM lcnc-relay: <thorhian> What machine is that?
09:50 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> its a chinese 5 axis cnc
09:50 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> WTF sherline included the encoder shit but my fucking headstock oes not have the holes needed
09:50 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> to mount the bracket
09:50 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> i swear they are like living in chaos
09:52 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> oh it was under their fucking logo sticker...WHY WOULDNT YOU PUT THAT IN THE INSTRUCTIONS
09:52 PM xxcoder: lol fun
09:52 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> I work in the medical field, we learn that to get someone to do something you have to write every possible fucking thing
09:52 PM xxcoder: probably on instructions, using 0.25 point font
11:50 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> how the hell do you know which encoder pins on the mesa 7i96s correspond to what?
11:50 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> its not labelled on the board
11:51 PM lcnc-relay: <ffffrf> none of the pin diagrams show anything other than that row being the encoder