Here you can post general Phlatprinter related things that do not fit in any other category Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:45:11 +0000 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:45:11 +0000 PhlatForum http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/forums/general-phlatprinter-stuff/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:41:55 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/super-%D0%A1asual-dating-real-women.6391/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/super-%D0%A1asual-dating-real-women.6391/ invalid@example.com (Fernando R Martins) Fernando R Martins Genuine Ladies
Supreme casual Dating]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:51:39 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/guerrilla-guide-to-cnc-machining-mold-making-and-resin-cas.3045/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/guerrilla-guide-to-cnc-machining-mold-making-and-resin-cas.3045/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242
Hello Boyz,
Today I came across one of the best CNC and mold making resources I've ever seen to date! Written by Michal Zalewski, this tutorial is a keeper and just had to post!
In this write up is a wealth of awesome information showcasing the amazing prototyping possibilities of milling with the proper materials and know-how.

Check it out here: http://lcamtuf.coredump.cx/gcnc/...

Guerrilla guide to CNC machining, mold making, and resin cas]]> 7 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:08:45 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/usb-to-parallel-converter.3038/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/usb-to-parallel-converter.3038/ invalid@example.com (KX-5) KX-5 3 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:24:31 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/beginners-guide-to-machining-plastics.2954/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/beginners-guide-to-machining-plastics.2954/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242 I found a great guide that although does not go into depth on the CNC aspect of working with plastics, will give you a good idea of where you can start and also familierize yourself a little more with the plastics that are out there. This guide came from a computer case modding forum (bit-tech) and was written by Captain Slug
Thank you Captain Slug for sharing this great information.

Beginner's Guide to Machining Plastics



I'm hoping that this short will help...

Beginner's Guide to Machining Plastics]]> 2 Thu, 10 May 2012 20:14:47 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/this-might-be-bad.2822/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/this-might-be-bad.2822/ invalid@example.com (iflyos) iflyos http://sketchupdate.blogspot.com/2012/0 ... tchup.html

Google is selling Sketchup to Trimble, makers of GPS units and measuring equipment...

I wonder how this will affect us? I guess it might be time for me to learn a different cad package...as well as a different cam package.]]> 4 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 23:24:08 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/my-pc-doesnt-have-the-correct-plug-what-do-i-do.2729/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/my-pc-doesnt-have-the-correct-plug-what-do-i-do.2729/ invalid@example.com (TAS Foamies) TAS Foamies 2 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 05:28:02 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/cutting-epp.2494/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/cutting-epp.2494/ invalid@example.com (Sixter) Sixter
Thanks
Bobby]]> 7 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:21:41 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/what-was-your-first-plane.2462/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/what-was-your-first-plane.2462/ invalid@example.com (jonahailsa) jonahailsa
For me, I just purchased a Dynam Hawk Sky. Loving every minute I get to fly, or repair it. Driving my girlfriend nuts since I have not been paying much attention to her ever since I got it in the mail. I crashed it four times until I was able to get it off the ground and keep it off the ground.]]> 7 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:33:53 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/need-help-for-this-setup.2450/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/need-help-for-this-setup.2450/ invalid@example.com (Navop) Navop
The setup is as follows:

4 x Nema 23 Stepper Motor (57BYGH115-003)

Step Angle: 1.8
Voltage: 6.3VDC
Current: 3A
Number of Leading wires: 4
Holding Torque: 425 oz-in

http://www.wantmotor.com/ProductsView.a ... =75&sid=80

4 x Step Motor Driver DQ542MA

Driving: 2 phase, 4 phase motor
Current: 4.2A
Micro...

Need Help For this Setup]]> 1 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:18:45 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/control-rpm-of-a-brushless-motor-for-cnc.2382/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/control-rpm-of-a-brushless-motor-for-cnc.2382/ invalid@example.com (3DMON) 3DMON http://www.logicnc.com/rcnc.html]]> 6 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:27:01 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/material-bit-specific-feedrates.2493/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/material-bit-specific-feedrates.2493/ invalid@example.com (jkarnacki) jkarnacki
I have cut 3 mm depron (snowflakes) with a 1/16" bit at 50 ipm with no skew. the edges were a little melted, though.

I just cut some 3 mm depron (sea horses) with the 1/16" bit at 75 ipm with no skew. the edges...

Material/Bit Specific Feedrates]]> 23 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:46:03 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/running-mach3-and-usb-controller.2066/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/running-mach3-and-usb-controller.2066/ invalid@example.com (Evil-Tunes) Evil-Tunes


It's a Parallel port db-25 A-B switch. I think it would be a pain to keep switching the cords around.

I have some gender changers on order.

Cheers
E-T Attached files...

Running Mach3 and Usb-Controller]]> 4 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:20:44 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/possible-spindle-motor.2053/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/possible-spindle-motor.2053/ invalid@example.com (Jnida63) Jnida63 http://www.amazon.com/Spindle-Zen-Toolw ... 825&sr=8-6]]> 2 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:18:33 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/stepper-motors.1893/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/stepper-motors.1893/ invalid@example.com (theothers) theothers
Stepper Motors]]> 8 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 06:29:21 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/cnc-hot-wire.701/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/cnc-hot-wire.701/ invalid@example.com (s009smj) s009smj
Phil
Cincinnati]]> 6 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:08:37 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/destroying-your-rotozip.1539/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/destroying-your-rotozip.1539/ invalid@example.com (ToxicToast) ToxicToast



Was having a blast cutting MDF today with my new improved drive roller (thanks M&T!). Unfortunately, I got carried away and ran a job that took 2.5 hrs with lots of complex shaping and depth changes. Guess I was pushing it at 25ipm... Attached files ]]> 9 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:14:57 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/superflex-igus-energy-chain.1621/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/superflex-igus-energy-chain.1621/ invalid@example.com (Anonymous) Anonymous http://video.designworldonline.com/vide ... 3b9289f0b3 ]]> 7 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:44:23 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/does-your-machine-chatter.1602/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/does-your-machine-chatter.1602/ invalid@example.com (Jnida63) Jnida63 I put the Vexta steppers in my MKI - speed increased stock
Installed 3/8 - 12 leadscrew on the Z axis
Installed belt mode on the Y axis.
Unit ran fine for 3 months or so, then............. The Y axis started chattering while gantry was moving.
Tore unit apart and cleaned out the gunk that had built up in the bushings - chatter still there
Decided to go ahead and do the overhead mod to keep the foam dust out of the bushings.
Installed new bushings into the Y axis and got my...

Does your machine chatter?]]> 6 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:30:28 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/how-many-hours-have-you-put-on-your-phlatprinter.1598/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/how-many-hours-have-you-put-on-your-phlatprinter.1598/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242 If you are using Mach3 as your control software you can go up to the Operator Menu and select the Maintenance Hours option. From there you will see how much time and how far your Phlatprinters have traveled over their life times.
I have had to reinstall mach3 a few times so my hours have been reset. (I wish I had them since the MK1!) but I will start the show by posting my MKII usage time thus far....

How many hours have you put on your Phlatprinter?]]> 6 Sun, 09 May 2010 17:13:01 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/phlatprinter-cutting-1-4-mdf.1208/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/phlatprinter-cutting-1-4-mdf.1208/ invalid@example.com (3DMON) 3DMON I thought I'd show off the pp cutting 1/4" MDF using a multipass cut. The depth for each pass was set at .030 going 30 imp.
The project is an air filter for my new DL 30 gas engine. I'm replacing my OS 1.60 with it in my 74" Extreme Flight Yak. Our field got 3 truckloads of sugar sand dumped on it to help level out the low spots...What a huge mistake. I don't know what they were thinking when they did this one. Anyway the sand is ruining everyones engines and this is one way...

Phlatprinter cutting 1/4 MDF]]> 19 Sat, 01 May 2010 17:21:08 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/a-way-to-avoid-the-need-to-mirror-text-and-parts.1470/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/a-way-to-avoid-the-need-to-mirror-text-and-parts.1470/ invalid@example.com (cncmachineguy) cncmachineguy
The reason we have to mirror stuff is not because we cut from the bottom as I have read, but rather because our Y travels in the wrong direction. I tested this by inverting my Y direction and cut some text straight from SU. The problem is when you run in this configuration, all your cuts become conventional cutting instead of climb cutting. So for this to work nicely, we need to be able to reverse...

A way to avoid the need to mirror text and parts]]> 8 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:51:54 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/breaking-1-16-bits.1398/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/breaking-1-16-bits.1398/ invalid@example.com (Chuck) Chuck
Breaking 1/16 bits]]> 6 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:07:01 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/motor-speed-control-from-mach3.1252/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/motor-speed-control-from-mach3.1252/ invalid@example.com (johnbernard36) johnbernard36
There are two variants available, basically one with a case, and a bare board you could build into the machine or controller cabinet....

Motor Speed Control from Mach3]]> 3 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:07:57 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/boredom-and-beer.1165/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/boredom-and-beer.1165/ invalid@example.com (rjarois) rjarois
boredom and beer....]]> 3 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:50:50 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/missing-steps-speed-up-your-computer.1155/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/missing-steps-speed-up-your-computer.1155/ invalid@example.com (Brother Pain) Brother Pain
Missing Steps? - Speed Up your Computer]]> 2 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:12:41 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/easy-pressure-roller-mod-video.924/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/easy-pressure-roller-mod-video.924/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242 ]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:13:37 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/phlat-music.681/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/phlat-music.681/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242
I was fooling around with a little Python program that allows you to convert midi files into note frequency tuned through your steppers
Its a lot of fun to play with
Here is Tims (the guy who wrote the program) blog link.
http://tim.cexx.org/?p=633

Here is the program called Mid2CNC




Have fun! and please let us see/hear what you make Attached files...

Phlat Music!]]> 7 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:32:13 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/dell-optiplex-sx260-computer.639/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/dell-optiplex-sx260-computer.639/ invalid@example.com (kyyu) kyyu download/file.php?id=2201&mode=view
I bought mine from ebay for $79 shipped (Pentium 4, 2.6Ghz, 512Mb 10Gb HD). http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0360408973 I just...

Dell Optiplex SX260 Computer]]> 22 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:28:15 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/how-about-a-micro-phlatprinter.727/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/how-about-a-micro-phlatprinter.727/ invalid@example.com (Anonymous) Anonymous http://www.newscaletech.com/squiggle_overview.html
Man, that's tiny! btw, 2 Newtons = 203.9432426 grams of force http://www.sengpielaudio.com/ConvForce.htm
Lessee - you could use the motor from a pager for the router, an empty ink cartridge for the X-roller, and produce custom-machined business cards! Okay, custom postage stamps, maybe. ]]> 3 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:09:01 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/cnc-inkjet-pen.709/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/cnc-inkjet-pen.709/ invalid@example.com (Anonymous) Anonymous http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87372
It sure seems like an idea like this could be used for drawing logos, flames, whatever can be printed, directly onto the foam. Maybe it will need an over-spray of lacquer or Krylon Clear to seal the ink away from water, but I think it's got some real possibilities.]]> 4 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:59:57 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/mach3-remote-keypad-or-control.573/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/mach3-remote-keypad-or-control.573/ invalid@example.com (johnbernard36) johnbernard36
I've been using a Targus PAUK10U usb keypad for a while now, and it seems very solid. It's about $18 and comes with two usb ports on it. Handy for plugging...

Mach3 Remote Keypad or Control]]> 9 Fri, 01 May 2009 04:52:35 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/the-phlat-lab.508/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/the-phlat-lab.508/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242 There are a lot of times when you will not see us as the computer work is done just out of view, but the machine building and the process the creation of the unique Phlatboyz Machines happens on screen LIVE.
We also hold special shows and events here as well so stay tuned and go along with us as we push the Phlatboyz into the future
Mark and Trish

[ustream]622106[/ustream]]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:04:25 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/where-does-your-phlattie-live.450/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/where-does-your-phlattie-live.450/ invalid@example.com (ttraband) ttraband
First, I'll ask - where does your...

Where does your Phlattie Live]]> 4 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:05:50 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/balsa.101/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/balsa.101/ invalid@example.com (KatManDEW) KatManDEW 3