@@rckeith I have most of the mechanics done from years ago, but never got around to completing it. In 3 years time, I hope, I will be an OAP and in need of something to occupy me and keep my old brain ticking over, this would be ideal! Look forward to the next video!
Hi Keith, just come across your brilliant video, It’s great how you show the machine going the wrong direction then describe how to correct it. I think I will have a go at building a machine. Thanks again.
Outstanding series of videos ,tutorials , website content and documentation. Like so many others I appreciate the pace of the lessons and the reasoning behind each step in the process . It makes for a clear understanding of how the system works. Perfect .
Keith thanks for the vedio and sorry for your losses. Cheers for 2021. I am making a foam cutter, all metal, with Lead screws, smooth rods, sliding bearings, aluminium etc. One side tower is ready the other side is on making, if succeed I will post the photos and vids. but all due to inspiration from you. thanks again
Hi Keith, thanks for all the great videos. During calibration, when I input "G1 U100 F50", it seems u axis moves in "cm", not "mm". What could wrong and how to correct it? I am using a MKS GEN L V2.1 board and programs on your website.
thanks again keith! Man i should have waited for your video, didnt realize you had that calculator to correct movement. I just sat there and tried numbers sending it 100mm out and back and adjusting until i found it lol. LIke always, filing this away mentally until i need it for later. As far as the jet flying issues i would suggest maybe a larger scale, wont be so twitchy, be easier to fly? Perhaps not scale sweep, move it forward a little to make it more enjoyable flight?
Hi Nathan Yes the new Goshawk is going to be bigger and have a Clark-y airfoil. My old Nitro BAE Hawk had a less sweep and flew great. I only recently sold it when I stopped flying nitro engines. ruclips.net/video/my_BPUEB_8g/видео.html had it for about 15 years.
Hello Keith, hoping you're well, and thanks for the great work. I already got the MKS setup and now I'm in the software selection phase. Now, is LinuxCNC compatible with this hardware setup?
No LinuxCNC doesn't work with this. It will only work with computers using the old parallel port or Mesa cards. This is because USB is not supported on LinuxCNC Hope that helps
@@rckeith I see! Thanks. But how about using it with a Raspberry Pi instead of a PC? From what I know, LinuxCNC works well with Raspberry Pi, but I'm not sure if it's compatible with the MKS hardware, and if we need firmware for it (say, GRBL's firmware?).
Thanks for your video. I am using the same board (MKS gen l v1) with Marlin. I have managed to make it work fine (including bed leveling). What I am mising is the spindle speed. So far, I am controlling with a potentiometer. Do you know how to wire it and control it?
It's just polystyrene foam here's a link to it where I get it from www.diy.com/departments/jablite-premium-polystyrene-insulation-board-l-1-2m-w-0-45m-t-50mm-pack-of-4/26831_BQ.prd
You're a great man Keith
Very good tutorial! Especially nice that you make these so detailed and proceed with pleasant speed so us old geezers can keep up:-)!
Glad you liked it from another old geezer.
@@rckeith I have most of the mechanics done from years ago, but never got around to completing it. In 3 years time, I hope, I will be an OAP and in need of something to occupy me and keep my old brain ticking over, this would be ideal! Look forward to the next video!
Hi Keith, just come across your brilliant video, It’s great how you show the machine going the wrong direction then describe how to correct it. I think I will have a go at building a machine. Thanks again.
Glad you enjoyed it
Great content with lots of well explained information. Thanks for the effort!
Keith, I'm so sorry for your losses this year. Thank you so much for your design, your work, and generous sharing. Cheers to 2021 being brighter.
Thanks for your support.
Thanks Keith, for your time making the videos. I´ve learned a lot.
Glad it has helped
Outstanding series of videos ,tutorials , website content and documentation. Like so many others I appreciate the pace of the lessons and the reasoning behind each step in the process . It makes for a clear understanding of how the system works. Perfect .
Glad you like them!
Extraordinary video tutorial, well explained, easy understanding, thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks
Keith thanks for the vedio and sorry for your losses. Cheers for 2021. I am making a foam cutter, all metal, with Lead screws, smooth rods, sliding bearings, aluminium etc. One side tower is ready the other side is on making, if succeed I will post the photos and vids. but all due to inspiration from you. thanks again
Thanks look forward to seeing your build pictures.
I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year Keith, thank you very much for the amazing original content
Thank you. 🎄🎄🎄
Hi Keith, thanks for all the great videos. During calibration, when I input "G1 U100 F50", it seems u axis moves in "cm", not "mm". What could wrong and how to correct it? I am using a MKS GEN L V2.1 board and programs on your website.
You probably have the steps/mm wrong. Have a look here rckeith.co.uk/grbl-hotwire-mega-5x-for-cnc-foam-cutters/ in the section Steps/MM
Thanks, Keith! It works now.
thanks again keith! Man i should have waited for your video, didnt realize you had that calculator to correct movement. I just sat there and tried numbers sending it 100mm out and back and adjusting until i found it lol. LIke always, filing this away mentally until i need it for later. As far as the jet flying issues i would suggest maybe a larger scale, wont be so twitchy, be easier to fly? Perhaps not scale sweep, move it forward a little to make it more enjoyable flight?
Hi Nathan
Yes the new Goshawk is going to be bigger and have a Clark-y airfoil. My old Nitro BAE Hawk had a less sweep and flew great. I only recently sold it when I stopped flying nitro engines. ruclips.net/video/my_BPUEB_8g/видео.html had it for about 15 years.
Hello Keith, hoping you're well, and thanks for the great work. I already got the MKS setup and now I'm in the software selection phase. Now, is LinuxCNC compatible with this hardware setup?
No LinuxCNC doesn't work with this. It will only work with computers using the old parallel port or Mesa cards. This is because USB is not supported on LinuxCNC
Hope that helps
@@rckeith I see! Thanks. But how about using it with a Raspberry Pi instead of a PC? From what I know, LinuxCNC works well with Raspberry Pi, but I'm not sure if it's compatible with the MKS hardware, and if we need firmware for it (say, GRBL's firmware?).
Thanks for your video. I am using the same board (MKS gen l v1) with Marlin. I have managed to make it work fine (including bed leveling). What I am mising is the spindle speed. So far, I am controlling with a potentiometer. Do you know how to wire it and control it?
Sorry I don't. The firmware is based on GRBL-MEGA-5X which I've modified slightly for the foam cutter. I don’t have any experience of Marlin
What kind of foam is that. I have not seen black before. Seems to cut cleanly.
It's just polystyrene foam here's a link to it where I get it from www.diy.com/departments/jablite-premium-polystyrene-insulation-board-l-1-2m-w-0-45m-t-50mm-pack-of-4/26831_BQ.prd
Thank you @@rckeith I am kicking around the idea of building a cnc foam cutter so very much enjoying your tutorials.
so the left carriage is on operator right hand, and vice versa? i just reliaze got my wiring wrong😅
Easy to do. Glad you have it sorted😀