This…I too would be interested in just buying the longer rails. I can purchase the stiffy by itself but not the longer y rails?
Also think the braking stepper motor should be on all z-20s with 80mm mounts from the factory. Id also possibly be interested in a more robust mounting solution. I’m not a fan of the GCW table.
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I’ve spent days trying to square my machine perfectly but there is still some error. I’ve tried posting in the forum but I can’t add any photos which is super frustrating. Machine squareness is not perfect and subject to change over time. However, if you can measure the error, you could correct for it with a software calibration. Can you add a calibration feature for squareness?
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+1 for the Acorn option!!
+1 for rotary on non elite units…possibly with Acorn processor as an upgrade?
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A feed override addon for non Elite machines with buildbotics controller
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Hardware:
+1 for Rotary, 18x50 Drag Chains for Elite (maybe other models, no experience there), Brake Stepper as a default on Z20 (Or as option B for the Z-20, you have to put a stepper on in any event so why not ?). I watched my brand new 2.2KW PWNCNC water cooled spindle on a Z20 drop to the bottom immediately after removing the hex key when installing it. You will see my brake stepper order has already been placed. (BTW, and Rotary option WITHOUT a stepper included for those who bought the Brake Stepper and have one laying around)
Torque specs in the assembly documentation for all the various fasteners.
Did I say Torque Specs?
Maybe some Torque Specs.
Make Available detailed wiring diagrams. For the Masso the Elite is not exactly per the Masso suggested practice, not a problem, but to understand what is going on you need to trace and dissect the whole thing (and draw it out). Unless 1F provides it… Hmmmm
A different supported suggestion/method for mounting the power supply on the Elite Foreman attach from above QCW with legs. I suggest something not associated with the bolts holding the waste board, which is what the instructions say now.
My answer was and is a suggestion: Mount a power board on the legs on the y side to support Power Supply, VFD, Air Assist Pump, follower relays to control big support systems like a supercell dust collector to using existing capabilities in the power supply controls that can’t handle the load natively so require a follower (or for a Vac hold down control) for the same reason.
I would have happily paid for an optional bolt on the legs panel. There is a lot of potential in those QCW legs to make things really organized and efficient for short 1F dev dollars.
I yield my remaining time…
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I meant to suggest do NOT change the packaging at all. UPS beat up my order pretty well and everything was completely protected/isolated. You have mastered packaging, I appreciate the investment.
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I would love to see a new Z-axis mount that allowed an additional 2-4 inches in Z travel for the Z-20.
Hello MK-
This post is a little old but maybe you can help me. I have an elite on the way, and I have a several years experience with RhinoCam in a professional context. I’ve been looking to see if there is a Masso/onefinity post processor that’s ready to rock, but so far I’ve been unsuccessful. I’ve looked online around Masso, MecSoft, and in rhinocam itself but I don’t find one. Likely I’m missing something. Are you aware of one?
thanks!
will
I’m using Rhino and RhinoCAM, latest versions, and there is a Mass post processor included with RhinoCAM. There is both a metric and imperial one.
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Ah. I was just checking and my rhinocam is 2021, that’s probably it. For some reason MecSoft doesn’t have the masso processor in their downloads section.
Another one for a pathway to add a rotary (4th axis) on the X-50 BB controller. Give us a breakout board if it’s that easy or give us an option to change out the controller to something besides the Masso. There’s got to be something that could be developed to be “plug and play” for those of us that either don’t want to go the Elite path or can’t afford it.
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I’ve been thinking about this and while I’d be happy to have a slightly longer rails to incorporate the ATC tool change area, I really think if going up a size that 64X64 would be a better option. This would not only allow for the tool changer be set on along either axis but cutting of a half sheet of Baltic Birch without cutting it down in size. Thanks
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I Just upgraded my system with a kit from Ugly Dog Woodshop. Couple of different sizes available https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFFtKKT_928
This youtube channel has another video of the process.www.youtube.com/@MitchellsWoodwork
It takes some time and $$. You can order it as a kit or maker files for the major parts to print your own and order the chain lengths from the Ugly Dog site. I printed my own. it has advantages but the print quality is better ordering it as a kit. A big plus is that you can chat with the staff, the owner I think, of the company. I have never waited more than a few minutes for a reply to questions.
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OMG, when mine arrived I was about to panic. One of the boxes for he Y axis looked like it had fallen off the truck or been run over by it. Perhaps they used a fork lift and this one was on the bottom. the box was literally bent in the middle but everything was intact inside.
I’m a plus one on shorter X with a 48 or longer Y. I’m looking to do things in the 24 inch range but with Y dims that are 48" or longer. I’d really like to be able to purchase a 32X48 or longer. I’m only cutting foam so I suspect a 72" or 96" inch travel in the Y with the 50mm tubes would be fine for me. Even at the 48 inch Y the narrower machine would allow me to save a bunch of space in the shop and tile my cuts to get the needed length. Seems like the X Y Swap would be an easy one in software space…
For the BB controller to save it’s exact location so that when power goes out and then comes back on, I can simply click on a "Resume " button for the cutting to continue. All my 3D printers have this feature and it would be very easy to do software wise.
Add a thin tramming plate to the Z axis. This plate would have two micro adjusters to get the spindle perpendicular to the the table.
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I whole heartedly agree with the tramming plate. I’m thought many a time of taking my entire Z slider to a machine shop and having it done.
Pony