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TVCs MKII Mods and Pics.

Discussion in 'Phlatprinter MKII MODIFICATIONS' started by tvcasualty, May 14, 2010.

  1. tvcasualty

    tvcasualty New Member

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    Here are some build pics and glamor shots of my MKII.
    After the neat clamping tricks...

    I decided to go crazy. Attached files [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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    Next I had to add switches!

    Attached files [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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    Then I got to thinkin, if I can cut MDF...
    This cut did not turn out, turns out I forgot to glue in my Z bushings and they fell out!!
    After trouble shooting all day long, I figured it out and re-cut: Attached files [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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    WOW! Erik, that machine rocks! And the 4th axis is outstanding, too! Are you planning to add a live center support at the other end, to start cutting ~20" long tubular shapes? :cool:
     
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    If I need it, right now I just need to make spinners :)
     
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    :shock: ERIK that is one AWESOME MKII!! :mrgreen:
    I have to quote Dennis " That machine ROCKS!!!" :D You did and outstanding job on this build.
    The 4th axis is just incredible you have really taken the MKII to the next level!
    Thank you for sharing the pictures they made our night :)
    Mark and Trish
     
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    Awesome Erik!
    The fourth axis is a great idea.
    I like how you used a drill chuck.
     
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    One word Erik, AWESOME!!!!! :D


    John
     
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    Thanks guys, going to try and get it all working today. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
     
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    You ARE the man!
     
  11. cncmachineguy

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    I LOVE THE A AXIS!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D Of course, it means more phlatscript.

    I also want those switch mount (and the switches that fit) any chance of getting that info?
     
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    yes, but I have no idea where the switch actually came from, it was laying around over here so I used it! I will upload the skp file for the s/w mount though and any info I can find on the s/w.
     
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    Cool, thanks!
    :)
     
  14. TigerPilot

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    cncmachineguy, these switches are standard and you can get them almost anywhere. I''m sure that the Shack place has them. They have two mounting holes and unless you're going to glue them, not recommended, I would make two holes in the plate to secure them.
     
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    Cool 4th axis we'll have to call this the PhlatLathe mod it looks like you added a little lathe in the photos :lol:
     
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    Man, TVC I am blown away. The 4th axis is off the hook. Taken it to the next level, Mark we should try to get this as a module add to the current MKII. It seems pretty straight forward.

    Way to go TVC, awesome machine and great build!!!! :mrgreen:
     
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    I agree Peter! We would have to get the ok from TV first though :D
    Mark and Trish
     
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    Yeah I totally agree. :) Man what's next for the MK II, the world many never know - LOL!!! :mrgreen:

    -Peter
     
  19. rjarois

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    very cool erik...did you get a new 4 axis controller card, or do you just undo a axis to use?. also is it simple to rotate the program 90 degs??. man im confused on how the forth axis works. randy.
     
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    First results!
    Bf-109 Spinner :D

    G-code was made using the centerline command with zero depth, simply replace the "x" with "z" and the "y" with "x" Add in a line to start my rotozip (using the coolant mist M7 to start and M9 to stop) and we were off to the races! Attached files [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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    thats cool. id love to see a video of it working :)
     
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    erik, very clever man....with that you can make all your spinners with scale look. randy.
     
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    ...Not that I get it, (the Sketchup file is nothing more than a banana curve is my best educated guess...) but then again, this is after all pure wizardry! :cool:

    Hat's off to you Erik! :ugeek:
     
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    :mrgreen: Here's some more "pure wizardry" for ya!
    You are right that is all the skp file really is Martin, it's really pretty easy stuff... then the X and Y get sorted out using a find replace command so they read X and Z...



    Attached are the cnc / ngc files I used to make this spinner, I used sketchup for help after Bert showed me how to do it. Attached files 109 Spinner Lathe.cnc (975 B)Â prop cutout (APC).cnc (1.7 KB)Â
     
  25. cncmachineguy

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    Erik, thats really cool, is the front flat or does it just look like it in the video? I wonder if you can start at the front and move towards the back, then cut round the corner and up towards the spindle, then you will have a nice true back edge and rounded edge (like 1/32 radius)

    None the less, That is an awesome addition to an already awesome product!

    fifty thumbs up!!!!
     

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