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(...) right, that's why i'm planning to have one rcx output drive a polarity switch that connects the power motor to a normal battery box / 9v adaptor without current limiter. (17 years ago, 4-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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"daniel" <daniel.formatc.at.gmail.com> wrote in message news:Jnu7yv.K26@lugnet.com... (...) current than the RCX can supply. The smaller geared motors have a much slower rpm at their output. (17 years ago, 4-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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the motor in the movie is called a "power motor", you can read about it here: (URL) the large black one with red axleholes. i'll be using it as the spindle. i guess the gearing in my axes is still too fast for the cutter, if i have to redesign the (...) (17 years ago, 4-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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"Bob Fay" <rgfay@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:Jnt8MF.n84@lugnet.com... (...) This is one of mine. Note the left worm is out if sequence by 1/4 turn with the other two. this is putting pressure on the dual racks to remove the backlash. (URL) (...) (17 years ago, 3-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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"daniel" <daniel.formatc.at.gmail.com> wrote in message news:Jnt54J.Jpy@lugnet.com... (...) I liked the technic beams because I could lock them together. I imagine double wide bricks can make a good foundation. Put an ocassional beam in to allow (...) (17 years ago, 3-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) thanks! it's nice to get that kind of feedback from someone who's not new to lego mills :) (...) yes. you can see it in my diagrams again, the cutter hangs over the table pretty far: (URL) i'm not sure yet how exactly i will manage to make it (...) (17 years ago, 3-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, FTX)
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"daniel" <daniel.formatc.at.gmail.com> wrote in message news:Jnszy4.7qA@lugnet.com... (...) very well done. Your slider design is also very good. The table is supported in all directions. You have made it simple and effective. Good engineering! (...) (17 years ago, 3-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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i uploaded a little video of the first tests with the x and y axes. check it out here: (URL) trying out wax and soap as cutting materials, i'll report again when i'Ve tested some more :) (17 years ago, 3-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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"daniel" <daniel.formatc.at.gmail.com> wrote in message news:Jnqvwx.p6G@lugnet.com... (...) Right! Program = x+1.005, Y-2.000, F36 (hope it makes it) i have two (...) I had forgotten that you can use a Lego Fiber Optic unit for a rotation sensor. 8 (...) (17 years ago, 2-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) by loaded, you mean it carries the workpiece and not the tool? (...) ooh i see now, so that's the anti-backlash gearbox!! awesome, i would never have thought of that. but i don't know if i will be able to integrate that mechanism into my (...) (17 years ago, 2-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Well, Philo did it again, Hourrah for him... I bypassed the fuse and the RCX came back to life. Now, will I be carefull enough with my RCX without a fuse or should I replace it ? (17 years ago, 2-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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"daniel" <daniel.formatc.at.gmail.com> wrote in message news:Jnp0Cy.2CJ@lugnet.com... (...) This X axis gear box is loaded so there is no backlash. The 16T gear on the right side has a hole through it and is fixed to the shaft with a serrated half (...) (17 years ago, 1-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) 16t gear to the gear rack on the bottom of the table. also, the z axis seems to use an idler gear. that's exactly the setup i've built, you can see it here: (URL) top left, next to the tool changer idea (right next to the tiny word "tool"). i (...) (17 years ago, 1-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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"daniel" <daniel.formatc.at.gmail.com> wrote in message news:JnMwFu.CMs@lugnet.com... (...) I like the worm for a drive. It provides the best ratio and the least backlash. It also acts as a brake while the slide is under the pressure returned by (...) (17 years ago, 31-Aug-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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ok, now i understand what you mean. the problem is that this setup could be difficult for long axes, i guess the axle with the worm gears would flex too much... (...) exactly what i was thinking. that's the way the machines i've seen change their (...) (17 years ago, 31-Aug-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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"daniel" <daniel.formatc.at.gmail.com> wrote in message news:JnL3ox.7r9@lugnet.com... (...) As you can see, I do not know how to get "deep links" on Brick Shelf. If I figure it out I will post the links again. The tools can ride a disk in front of (...) (17 years ago, 30-Aug-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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"daniel" <daniel.formatc.at.gmail.com> wrote in message news:JnL3ox.7r9@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) Hope I did this right. Bob (17 years ago, 30-Aug-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) indeed, i agree! (...) i can't quite picture what you mean. could you upload a drawing or something? the animation you sent is good, actually the up/down movement it makes could be the z-axis itself, saving me another motor (not the tool (...) (17 years ago, 30-Aug-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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"Bob Fay" <rgfay@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:JnKABC.F5v@lugnet.com... (...) I was successful reaching your page. It answers my questions about configuration. I am sure you will agree with me that Lego should have made a rack gear that (...) (17 years ago, 30-Aug-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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"daniel" <daniel.formatc.at.gmail.com> wrote in message news:JnJLtv.G5y@lugnet.com... (...) That should be possible. I am thinking of parafin (sp?). That is a lot different. Worth a try. (...) Not able to recycle. Might even cause global warming. (...) (17 years ago, 30-Aug-07, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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