Hello! i want to change my existent faulty plasma control to a match control, can you suggest something for this?

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Question: Hello! i want to change my existent faulty plasma control to a match control, can you suggest something for this?

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In regards to your current electronics, one of our electronics combo will work perfect in your application. Depending on size of your machine, 1 out of 3 of our combos will work!(modification may be needed and may vary) However, if you are currently thinking about salvaging some items, it might complicate the swap. These are the things that may complicate the swap:
First: If your current plasma is running off of servos, none of our controllers will work in your application, hence you will need to replace all your electronics.
Second: If you have stepper motors, our interface boards will work with your motors! Only thing is to get it to work hand in hand with your current drivers!
Third: If stepper motors are what you have! You might only need a few items to get your machine back up and running
Fourth: Our current parallel interface board, will work with Mach 3! Which has a plasma control software implemented with it.

Please email customerservice@buildyourcnc.com for further assistance!

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I have your mach3 USB BoB, do you guys sell a torch control relay I can wire up to turn my plasma torch on and off and how I would wife that too this BoB?
We do have a relay board that words like a standard relay.

Here is the URL of the relay board that we offer:

https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-breakout-Relays-relay-board-250V-12A-5V
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I have your mach3 USB BoB, do you guys sell a torch control relay I can wire up to turn my plasma torch on and off and how I would wife that too this BoB?
I have an Eagle Plasma table and I want to add a 40 laser. Can you supply me a list of what I need to make this happen.
If you would like to add a laser to a plasma table, you will need the following parts:

Laser tube at 40 watts:
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/Laser-Component-Laser-Tube-CO2-40Watt

Mirror mounts (this will depend on the way you mount the laser tube):
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/Laser-Component-Mirror-Mount-20mm

Mirrors for the mirror mounts:
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/Item/Laser-component-20mm-mirror-25mm

Laser Tube Power Supply:
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/Laser-Component-Power-Supply-CO2-40W

Laser Focus Lens:
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/laser-component-20mm-lens-2-inch-50!80mm

Mirror and Lens Mount and Nozzle:
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/Laser-Component-Nozzle-20mm-lens-mirror

High Tension Extension Cable:
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/Laser-component-Power-Supply-High-Tension-extension-wire

Laser Control System:
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/Laser-Component-Laser-Control-System

Screw Posts (to connect the high tension and return wire to the laser tube, highly recommended as the leads on the laser tube are fragile):
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/laser-component-newbiehack-connectors-screw-terminal-binding-post

Safety Eyewear for CO2 laser wavelength:
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/laser-components-goggles-safety-tinted
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I have an Eagle Plasma table and I want to add a 40 laser. Can you supply me a list of what I need to make this happen.
Hi I have a Proxxon MF70, I want to add 3axis stepper with controller and software by USB. Can you suggest a kit for me? Thanks.
To implement a electronics combo to run you Proxxon MF70, you will need to find the correct drive components (ACME screw, linear rail, etc) and look into any specific modifications needed to your rig.
I would recommend the USB 3 Axis Large Motors Electronics w/ USB Interface Board.
Since the machine is metal, our larger motors would be highly recommended.

We have not done this conversion, through research is recommended.

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Hi I have a Proxxon MF70, I want to add 3axis stepper with controller and software by USB. Can you suggest a kit for me? Thanks.
I have your USB controller sitting here and want to control it with something other than PlanetCNC control software?
The USB controller will only work with the Planet-CNC software. This software is well made and will provide great functionality. The planet-cnc software delivers instructions to the microcontroller on the board and the microcontroller will send out the pulse trains needed to move the machine correctly.

There are two main alternatives if you want to use the mach3 software:
First, get a parallel port card and add it to your computer and get a parallel breakout board. If you have a laptop/notebook computer, this will not be possible.
Second, if you have a laptop, or really want to use the USB as the main interface for controlling the machine, you will need to get the smoothstepper board which works with mach3. The price combination is much higher than the USB controller with planet-cnc, but will work with Mach3.

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The planet cnc controller can be prone to electrical interference and has been known to cause such problems. In the first instance try to use a quality double sheilded USB cable, hopefully this will fix your problem. Alternatively you may need to sheild your limit switch, estop and or motor cabling. My pick is that a quality USB cable will fix it though, worked for me.
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I have your USB controller sitting here and want to control it with something other than PlanetCNC control software?
I want to cut the ends of steel pipes circularly as preparation for welding by plasma cutter , can you supply small machine?
Yes, we can supply the parts for a machine that will turn pipes so they can be cut as they are turning. Are you intending the machine to cut using a milling process, or a plasma process?
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I want to cut the ends of steel pipes circularly as preparation for welding by plasma cutter , can you supply small machine?
Correct kit of motors and electronics, I bough a book in Amazons kindle to build a CNC, this book mention a kit of motors and electronics for parallel port, I want to use USB, can you suggest me the correct kit fot this machine.
Dealing with our scratch Build kit/BYO CNC Book Kit, you will use our basic 3 axis electronics kit (https://buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-3axis-425-elcombo). Now dealing with the Breakout Board, the book specifies the parallel port BoB, but you can use the USB BoB and use Planet-CNC rather than using Mach 3 or Linux-CNC as your control software.
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Correct kit of motors and electronics, I bough a book in Amazons kindle to build a CNC, this book mention a kit of motors and electronics for parallel port, I want to use USB, can you suggest me the correct kit fot this machine.
Hello there, I am a beginner in trying to control a stepper with a pc, you can sell me a kit to control my motor from the pc. I already have a motor, driver, and power supply
All you need is a CNC controller like the following options:

https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-electronic-component-breakout-Mach3-USB-Board

This controller is easy to connect using standard wire screw terminals and works with the mach3 control software.

https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-electronic-component-breakout-Mach4-mach3-USB-ethernet-Board

This controller is a little bit more difficult to connect, but is a more feature-rich controller and will work with both mach3 and mach4 CNC control software titles.

Specifically, a CNC controller connects to the computer via a USB cable and connects to the motor drivers. These controllers also connect to the limit switches, spindle/router control, air/fluid/mist control, etc.
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Hello there, I am a beginner in trying to control a stepper with a pc, you can sell me a kit to control my motor from the pc. I already have a motor, driver, and power supply
I am looking for a 4'x4'x8" cnc machine kit... do you carry something like this?
Yes, our greenBull is the best machine to exhibit those dimensions. The 8" z-axis travel can be achieved by making sure that the table and bed of the machine will built with a depression that lowers the work are to the desired travel and clearance depth.
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I am looking for a 4'x4'x8" cnc machine kit... do you carry something like this?
What side of the x and y axis do you mount the stepper motor to? If it does not matter what side, do I have to change something in mach3?
It is usually best to mount the motor in a way so it is spinning clockwise to avoid confusion.

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ok, but lets say the motors turn clockwise. if you mount it to ether side of the y axis it will pull to that side so what are the correct positions of the stepper motors. is it the left side or the right side of the y axis and also is it the front or back of the x axis?

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cw250 with mach3 controller
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What side of the x and y axis do you mount the stepper motor to? If it does not matter what side, do I have to change something in mach3?
[422] I have a probotix cnc router purchased in 2014, used to run on linyx, now Mach3, WindowsXP, printer port, i would like to be able to use a modern computer usb, do you have something like a plug & play or control box i can wire this into, 2 Y axis, i lost my auto tool length when i switched to XP also, any help appreciated
You have motors and drivers that already work with your machine (unless the drivers are an all-in-one setup and not modular. I would advise you to keep your current electronics and replace the parallel port breakout board with a controller that uses the USB to operate.

Here are two controllers that work under Mach3, or Mach3 or Mach4:
Mach3 USB controller (works under Mach3 only)
https://buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-electronic-component-breakout-Mach3-USB-Board
Pokeys57CNC full-featured controller works under Mach3 or Mach4:
https://buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-electronic-component-breakout-Mach4-mach3-USB-ethernet-Board

Alternatively, you can purchase a complete plug-and-play system or have your control system sent over to Buildyourcnc to modify the control system to use one of the above controllers.
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[422] I have a probotix cnc router purchased in 2014, used to run on linyx, now Mach3, WindowsXP, printer port, i would like to be able to use a modern computer usb, do you have something like a plug & play or control box i can wire this into, 2 Y axis, i lost my auto tool length when i switched to XP also, any help appreciated
[596] Will I be able to fire a plasma torch directly off of this board or will I need a torch relay. If so, can you recommend any?
Yes, you can use one of the onboard relays on the pokeys57CNC controller to trigger your plasma torch as long as your plasma has dedicated wires to triggering the plasma torch.
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[596] Will I be able to fire a plasma torch directly off of this board or will I need a torch relay. If so, can you recommend any?
Can you sell me a kit to control my motor from the pc? I already have a motor, driver and power supply.
All you need is a CNC controller like the following options:

https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-electronic-component-breakout-Mach3-USB-Board

This controller is easy to connect using standard wire screw terminals and works with the mach3 control software.

https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-electronic-component-breakout-Mach4-mach3-USB-ethernet-Board

This controller is a little bit more difficult to connect, but is a more feature-rich controller and will work with both mach3 and mach4 CNC control software titles.

Specifically, a CNC controller connects to the computer via a USB cable and connects to the motor drivers. These controllers also connect to the limit switches, spindle/router control, air/fluid/mist control, etc.
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Can you sell me a kit to control my motor from the pc? I already have a motor, driver and power supply.
HI, I am looking for a drive sproket for a roller chain. The drive sproket should have an ID= 16mm. do you have something like this in your inventory?
We can special order this part for you. Give us a call and we will either find the part for you, or find a part that we can machine to your specifications.
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HI, I am looking for a drive sproket for a roller chain. The drive sproket should have an ID= 16mm. do you have something like this in your inventory?
[575] I have a 64 bit Windows 11 laptop. Will this interface board work with this? If not is there an option you can suggest.
Yes, the Mach3 USB controller will work with the latest Windows version and in 64-bit mode. The 32-bit mode is only relevant for using the parallel port driver if you are using a parallel port breakout board. Since this controller is connected via a USB cable, the 64-bit state will work fine.

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mach3 not showing in device manager
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[575] I have a 64 bit Windows 11 laptop. Will this interface board work with this? If not is there an option you can suggest.
I want to order 8 Hiwin Blocks. Is there a cheaper shipping option? $70 is too much for something that weighs less than 5 lbs. I live in the continental US.
Prices on amazon are fixed costs for shipping. The website generally reports high costs for international shipments but we can give you a better quote if you care to email sales@buildyourcnc.com
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I want to order 8 Hiwin Blocks. Is there a cheaper shipping option? $70 is too much for something that weighs less than 5 lbs. I live in the continental US.
I have a 4' X 8' table with carriages that use nema 23 motors. I have a hypertherm 45 plasma cutter. I have 20 degree 20 pitch rack gear. Can you suggest a plug and run system that I can use for cnc plasma and cnc routing?
Are you looking for replacement motors?
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I have a 4' X 8' table with carriages that use nema 23 motors. I have a hypertherm 45 plasma cutter. I have 20 degree 20 pitch rack gear. Can you suggest a plug and run system that I can use for cnc plasma and cnc routing?
I want to increase my travel speeds. Can I change the lead screw to make my machine quicker?
Changing your lead screws from a tight to a lose lead will definitely make your machine move faster as long as your stepper motors can handle the new torque that the lead screws will impose.

Here is an example of a speed change from one lead screw to another:
- Existing constants in the example: Stepper Motor steps 200, microstepping 1/8 making the total steps 200 * 8 = 1600.
- Old lead screw: 1/2" allthread = 13 threads per inch (UNC)
- New Lead Screw: 1/2" 5 starts, 10 TPI = 10 / 5 = 2 turns per inch

Old lead screw would achieve a steps per inch of:
1600 / (1 inch / 13 turns) = 20,800 steps per inch (You can also express the calculation as 1600 * 13 = 20,800 steps/inch)

New lead screw would achieve a steps per inch of:
1600 / (1 inch / 2 turns) = 3200 steps per inch

You can see that the new lead screw requires far fewer steps to get to the same length of travel. If you maintained the same velocity for both examples, the new lead screw would travel the same distance 13/2 = 6.5 times faster. So, if your velocity was say 10 ipm, your new velocity would be 65 ipm. That would translate to far fewer burned edges and longer end mill life!

Just remember, confirm that your motors will be able to handle the new lead screw. You will need to reduce the steps/inch causing the motor torque to increase quite a bit, so you should be fine.
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I want to increase my travel speeds. Can I change the lead screw to make my machine quicker?
[311] I am looking to use this type of thing with a pipe for theater. Where the pipe can be lowered and it would have electrical and signal cable inside. Is this good for that or should I look at something else?
This would totally work for that application. This cable carrier is used for any object that needs to move and carries some electrical or tubing within it. This cable carrier is great for cable management where you want to make sure the wires and tubes are in a position that you set, not where the wires and tubing want to go.
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[311] I am looking to use this type of thing with a pipe for theater. Where the pipe can be lowered and it would have electrical and signal cable inside. Is this good for that or should I look at something else?
Hello I just want to ask, is this machines can milling Aluminum?
Our machines can mill aluminum, we have only tested with thin aluminum sheets. But milling aluminum is no problem with our machines, here is a video we recently did with our gB 4'x8' the aluminum piece is about 1/4" thick: https://buildyourcnc.com/tutorials/tutorial-greenbull-aluminum-cutting
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Hello I just want to ask, is this machines can milling Aluminum?