We are working on getting these on the blackTooth page


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Ok, thanks. Do you use a separate 24V P/S for the supply voltage on the AWC708C or tap into the stepper motor P/S?

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Do you have instructions how to mount the AWC708 DSP on the blackTooth?

The plans for the Vertical Laser XL version 2 are available now. The item is not shown on the website yet, but you can purchase them by emailing us at CustomerService@BuildYourCNC.com

The cost for the plans is $650 and is a full-size 71 page set of plans measuring 24"x36". Each part that needs to be cut out is at a 1:1 ratio so you can use the plans to create the parts directly. Each part is also dimensioned completely. You will find a BOM (Bill of Materials) on the first page. The parts can be purchase from buildyourcnc.com or other suppliers.

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Do you have a plans set for the Vertical Laser XL?

We don't have cad models of the HIWIN blocks, but you can find the models on McMaster.com. They have can drawings and models for most of these types of parts.

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DO YOU HAVE CAD AVAILABLE FOR THE HIWIN GUIDE BLOCKS SELL AND RAIL?

We don't have cad models of the HIWIN blocks, but you can find the models on McMaster.com. They have can drawings and models for most of these types of parts.

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DO YOU HAVE CAD AVAILABLE FOR THE HIWIN GUIDE BLOCKS SELL AND RAIL?

We don't have cad models of the HIWIN blocks, but you can find the models on McMaster.com. They have can drawings and models for most of these types of parts.

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do you have CAD available for the hiwin guide blocks you sell and the rail?

Yes you can. We well the ArtCAM software and modules.

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I SEE ARTCAM MODULES ON YOUR SITE, CAN STILL GET THEM THROUGH YOU?

Yes you can. We well the ArtCAM software and modules.

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I see Artcam modules on your site, can I still get them through you?

Are you trying to determine how to wire the switches or where to place them on the Vertical Laser XL? Let me know and I will provide some pictures or video on how to do this.

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Kind of both. Have somewhat of an idea as to how to wire them but you included rotary and other limit switches. Not sure which ones to put where. Never worked with these before.

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Do you have a more detailed diagram of the rotary and 15A limit switches on the vlxl?

Check step 9 on this page: http://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-parallel-breakout-relay

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IF YOU HAVE CIRCUIT (OR PICTURE) OF HOW THIS RELAY IS CONNECTED TO THE ROUTER

Yes, our porter cable collets and nuts will fit the porter cable 7518.

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HAVE PORTER CABLE 7518 ROUTER ON MY CNC AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF YOUR ER20 COLLET NUT, FOR THE CABLE, WILL FIT ROUTER.

The X-axis rails on the Vertical Laser XL are the round rails found here:
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/mechanical-rails-linear-guide-rails-20mm

And use these rail blocks:
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/mechanical-rails-linear-ball-bearing-block

You want to use lubrication/grease for a couple of reasons.
- The round rail, if subject to moisture, can rust over time. Most oil based lubrication will help prevent this from happening.
- The bearings in the linear guide will be constantly in contact with the round rod of the linear guide. Grease with a NLGI grade 3 specification and one with a good adhesion property so the grease will remain on the surface of the guide for a longer period of time.

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What do you suggest for lubrication on the rails of the VLXL?

The motor that is attached to the 4th axis is wired as follows:

The motor should have red, green yellow and blue wires coming form the motor. The red and green are paired as one coil and the yellow and blue is paired as the other coil. You can wire the motor to a 3.0 amp driver with red to A+, green to A-, Yellow to B+ and Blue to B-

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HOW DO I WIRE THE 4TH AXIS THAT YOU SELL. I HAVE MACH3 SOFTWARE. NO INSTRUCTIONS ON YOUR SITE

The drive pulley we use on the VLXL is here:
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/mechanical-Drive-Pulley-!2-pitch-15-teeth-XL

since it doesn't show the set screw size, I will need to answer this question (and update the description of that part) first thing tomorrow morning.

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The set screw size for the 14 teeth 0.2 inch pitch XL drive pulley is an M4 size 0.7mm pitch screw.

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Thank you, Patrick!

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You're welcome!

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Hey Patrick, could you get me the set screw size for the Y drive pulley on the VLXL?

If you are looking for the drivers to pair with NEMA 34 stepper motors, you can find the 6.0 amp drivers here:
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-stepper-driver-6!0a

The other electronics to send the signals to the 6.0 amp drivers (the control board that operates with the control software) is subject to personal preference, but here they are listed:

Our breakout board (works with Mach3 and LinuxCNC and requires a parallel port on your computer):
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-parallel-breakout-relay

The PoKeys57CNC (works with Mach3 and Mach4):
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-electronic-component-breakout-Mach4-mach3-USB-ethernet-Board

Generic USB breakout board (works with Mach3):
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-electronic-component-breakout-Mach3-USB-Board

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Do I need a driver for every motor or can I use one driver for all four motors

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Each motor needs its own driver.

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I HAVE NEMA 34 MOTORS BUT NEED THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS DO YOU A KIT WITHOUT INCLUDED?

Consider the loads on each axis when choosing appropriate stepper motors. If your holding torque is maxed out at roughly 16oz/in (1lb/in), then you could use the NEMA 11 or 14. Also consider the shaft sizes and current ratings when choosing drivers that pair with the motors.

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I am planning to build a scratch CNC machine to do rotary engraving on writing pens. Can you recommend the parts I would need? I'm thinking NEMA 14 (11?) and 3/8" acme rod. Not sure which linear motion to use. I have an old lathe to use for the 4th axis.

We just don't make enough on our machines to justify any discounts. We try to offer everyone the same low price.

If I can help in another way, please let me know.

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DO YOU HAVE SPECIAL DEALS FOR HACKERSPACES OR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS?

a motor stop working and get very hot

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I'm using Vectric's Aspire for design on my ShopBot. Do you know which output format I need to generate for the LeanGreen?

The wire that we sell for the limit switch wiring is here: https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/3d-printer-component-cnc-electronicsandmotors-cable-wire-3-conductor-22-awg-wrcon-cablewire3conductor22awg

This is shielded cable to make sure there isn't any external interference with sensitive components and long wires associated with limit switches. This is necessary due to the interference caused by the motors on a CNC router and the milling process.

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So unshielded is cool. That's what I was curious about. Cheers.

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Absolutely. It's really the only type of cable I would recommend for connecting limit switches.

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Do you sell 22 to 24 AWG stranded and shielded for wiring of the limit switches and E_Stop?

I haven't delved into using encoders with stepping motors too much. From my research, you need to have a controller that can provide the closed loop control, rather than software handling that process. I have also found from my research that using encoders on stepping motors is generally used to stop the machine in the case that the motor failed to achieve the commanded position for some reason and gives the user the chance to correct and continue with the job.

If you want proper closed loop control, it may be best to go with servos and servo controller that provide the closed loop control within the real of those two components.

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I HAVE NOT SEEN ANY REFERENCES TO STEPPING MOTOR ENCODER FEED-BACK FOR CLOSED LOOP CAPABILITY IN OF THE HARDWARE YOU SELL. THIS A SUPPORTED FEATURE WITH HARDWARE/SOFTWARE SELL?