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[Sparky_NY]

You going to get it running before you paint it? It would be a shame to scratch it all up if you have to do any tweaking.

[Sparky_NY]

The encoder feeds into the linuxcnc interface board. Pretty much any VFD would work. The closed loop is done in linuxcnc with a PID loop comparing the...

[Sparky_NY]

For me, gaining the much higher rpm capability (6500) made the machine much MORE capable for the uses it routinely sees. I retained the backgear on mine...

[Sparky_NY]

No real reason for not rigid tapping. The few holes I need to tap I just prefer to do it by hand....

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Yes, I also noticed that the cross slide and compound are not on the machine, find out why they are removed ! (bad leadscrew maybe?) I also noticed the...

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Although the torque does reduce in theory with slow speeds I have not had any issues there. My original config was to leave the varispeed head set for...

[Sparky_NY]

I may have thrown some of those valves away. I have a bridgeport boss3 cnc but the control is retrofitted to linuxcnc. I tossed the air motor speed...

[Sparky_NY]

If these are air solenoid valves, they are available real cheap on ebay. If not, have you investigated the availability of a replacement coil for yours?...

[Sparky_NY]

Wow, this thread has sure strayed away from my solar electric panel project.

[Sparky_NY]

It appears we were typing quite similar posts at the same time !

Interesting to hear that some other vehicles disable the autostart function...

[Sparky_NY]

That would take the sport out of mentally reverse engineering the vehicle without any data.

So far, from the info in this thread, its sounding...

[Sparky_NY]

Kind of surprised Jerry hasn't chimed back in on this thread, no doubt he is at the dealer giving them hell....

[Sparky_NY]

I did that, put reinforced rubber wipers on the blower wheel, amazing difference, turned it into a different machine....

[Sparky_NY]

You only did one of the two standard tests for battery/charging system problems. First one is measure the battery voltage with the engine off, second...

[Sparky_NY]

Already use heat pumps. Its the most common method in the southern US....

[Sparky_NY]

Wow, with the effective ratio between those two pulleys and considering a reasonable RPM for the motor, that little fan is REALLY going to spin super...

[Sparky_NY]

Made some progress today. Had a pro come and cut down two HUGE oak trees, one about 3ft the other close to 4ft dia. One in the rear of the lot would have...

[Sparky_NY]

I remember the "zero heat house" fad several years ago. The houses were super insulated and sealed, foot thick walls with staggered studs, air...

[Sparky_NY]

Yes, and there is also the Geek side of things. I enjoy playing with stuff like this. Keeps the brain sharp....

[Sparky_NY]

My genset is not about payback at all, its strictly for emergency use. Its to save the food in the fridge and freezer and be able to cook. I am total...