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by Akorenika
Thu 09 Dec , 2021 21:59 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: Novamill questions
Replies: 9
Views: 7750

Re: Novamill questions

Those collets are a perfect fit. They don't leave any marks. They do require a shorter bolt/drawbar, nothing else. The down side is that you can't change tool without re-setting the z axis but for extra clearance they are really good. They don't come in too many sizes either. I have a 6, 8 and 10mm ...
by Akorenika
Wed 08 Dec , 2021 18:48 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: Novamill questions
Replies: 9
Views: 7750

Re: Novamill questions

I don't use a drawbar, just a bolt as I don't have a tool changer. I also just bought some collets that go straight into the BT30 taper. At the moment I have no way to hold the spindle to tighten the bolt but that would give a extra 50 mm or so height. Here is a link for you. £4.73 | 7:24 NT30 tappe...
by Akorenika
Wed 08 Dec , 2021 18:30 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: Ballscrew Backlash
Replies: 2
Views: 7566

Re: Ballscrew Backlash

I had backlash in X too, although a lot more than you at 0.4 mm. I discovered that the ball nut mounting was very poorly executed. They use a mounting plate that screws onto the ball nut. So far so good. When the plate is tight on the nut the ball recirculating tube has to point anywhere but down or...
by Akorenika
Sat 04 Dec , 2021 0:57 am
Forum: Novamill
Topic: novamill stopped while setting it up for a job.
Replies: 16
Views: 17010

Re: novamill stopped while setting it up for a job.

This is the replacement battery I fitted. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VARTA-55615602940-BATTERY-PCB-MOUNT-2-4V-/371194933327?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 My board is not corroded. It is in pristine condition and the battery had not leaked over it. However, re...
by Akorenika
Mon 15 Nov , 2021 20:13 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: Novamill questions
Replies: 9
Views: 7750

Re: Novamill questions

I use this vice. https://www.rdgtools.co.uk/acatalog/75m ... ml#SID=354
I'm very impressed by the quality. Had it a couple of years. I don't use the quick change tool holder but ER32 BT30 holders. The combination of the 2 helps with height.
by Akorenika
Sat 23 Oct , 2021 10:18 am
Forum: Novamill
Topic: novamill stopped while setting it up for a job.
Replies: 16
Views: 17010

Re: novamill stopped while setting it up for a job.

So, every now and then, for no reason that I can see, everything works fine. Switch machine and computer off and on and the problem is back. I assume that this little battery has a function, perhaps to keep the mint file alive? Anyway, I decided to change it. After I got it running again with the ne...
by Akorenika
Wed 20 Oct , 2021 17:07 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: novamill stopped while setting it up for a job.
Replies: 16
Views: 17010

Re: novamill stopped while setting it up for a job.

I realised the serial cable isn't standard yesterday but I had the plugs apart and checked the individual wires for resistance. All checks out. Same for the 25 to 9 pin
by Akorenika
Wed 20 Oct , 2021 16:46 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: novamill stopped while setting it up for a job.
Replies: 16
Views: 17010

Re: novamill stopped while setting it up for a job.

Hi Martin,
The 7 segment display does not go out when it fails. Could the little 2.4V battery cause problems. It had some sort of residue on it. Crystals of some sort. It may have leaked. Nothing went on the 9 pin plug below, I checked that and it clean as a whistle.
by Akorenika
Tue 19 Oct , 2021 21:12 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: Novamill Connection Issue
Replies: 3
Views: 6646

Re: Novamill Connection Issue

I have the same issue but I don't have a spare Denstep board. Any idea where I can get one from?
by Akorenika
Tue 19 Oct , 2021 12:38 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: novamill stopped while setting it up for a job.
Replies: 16
Views: 17010

Re: novamill stopped while setting it up for a job.

O also get this when the fault happens.
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And then this when I click ok.
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by Akorenika
Tue 19 Oct , 2021 12:22 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: novamill stopped while setting it up for a job.
Replies: 16
Views: 17010

Re: novamill stopped while setting it up for a job.

There is a component labeled SGR which has a LED and that isn't illuminated. Should it be?
by Akorenika
Tue 19 Oct , 2021 12:20 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: novamill stopped while setting it up for a job.
Replies: 16
Views: 17010

Re: novamill stopped while setting it up for a job.

Hi Steve, Thank you for your reply. I'm not very familiar with the terminology. I'm more of a user than a repairer. I took a picture. The 7 segment display is on. Is that board the Denstep? The fault is now intermittent. Switched the machine on this morning and after it told me the mint version was...
by Akorenika
Mon 18 Oct , 2021 17:00 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: novamill stopped while setting it up for a job.
Replies: 16
Views: 17010

novamill stopped while setting it up for a job.

Novamill, Software version 2.32. My mill stopped while setting up a job. Homed ok, spindle was on but it stopped moving whilst jogging. I pressed the emergency stop. Software wasn't responding so I had to Ctrl,Alt,Del out of it. when i restarted the software it didn't connect to the machine. Somethi...
by Akorenika
Tue 20 Feb , 2018 1:07 am
Forum: Software
Topic: altering feed and speed in auto mode VR Milling 2.16
Replies: 2
Views: 4195

Re: altering feed and speed in auto mode VR Milling 2.16

Much obliged

Regards Adrian
by Akorenika
Mon 19 Feb , 2018 21:17 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: altering feed and speed in auto mode VR Milling 2.16
Replies: 2
Views: 4195

altering feed and speed in auto mode VR Milling 2.16

Hi, I have a Novamill without the Feed and Speed override knobs fitted to the machine. I use VR Milling version 2.16 and in Auto mode the I can't alter Feed and Speed at all. They are set at 75% and 85% respectively. Is there a way to get the sliders or F5 to F8 buttons working? Alternatively how ca...
by Akorenika
Mon 19 Feb , 2018 21:12 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: Subprogram in VR Milling V2.16
Replies: 0
Views: 3367

Subprogram in VR Milling V2.16

Hi, when I call a M98 in VR Milling Version 2.16 the program pauses and I need to press the start button again. Same thing when a M99 is called. Is there a way to make the program run all the way through? Any help would be appreciated.

Regards Adrian