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by bpmsl
Tue 24 Jan , 2017 23:03 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: novamill atc retrofit
Replies: 64
Views: 65925

Re: novamill atc retrofit

Hi Does anybody know if the Novamill head/z-carriage was redesigned at any point? The artwork for the plate that fits onto the head was altered at some point (shown in the revision notes) and in my case, this revised artwork appears too small. I've had a plate laser cut, but doesn't appear to be bi...
by bpmsl
Sun 15 Jan , 2017 20:22 pm
Forum: NovaTurn
Topic: Connecting a coolant air valve solenoid for a "Fogbuster"
Replies: 1
Views: 6651

Connecting a coolant air valve solenoid for a "Fogbuster"

Hi Folks, Hoping to get confirmation on controlling coolant on my Novaturn. I'm intending to use a "Fogbuster" style coolant spray when machining aluminium thus eliminating any issues with getting the machine drenched in coolant. From the schematics I believe from NVT-D5 that TB3 Output number 2 is ...
by bpmsl
Sun 15 Jan , 2017 17:53 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: Connecting a coolant air valve solenoid for a "Fogbuster"
Replies: 2
Views: 4563

Connecting a coolant air valve solenoid for a "Fogbuster"

Hi Folks, Hoping to get confirmation on controlling coolant on my Novamill. I'm intending to use a "Fogbuster" style coolant spray when machining aluminium thus eliminating any issues with getting the machine drenched in coolant. By comparing the novaturn NVT-D5 and NVM-D3 (Output identified as "COR...
by bpmsl
Sat 29 Oct , 2016 19:20 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: Novamill tool-changer interface
Replies: 0
Views: 5051

Novamill tool-changer interface

Hi Folks, I'm running a Novamill with Win 2K VR Milling v2.32, and I'm designing a DIY toolchanger. Is there any details availble on how VR Milling v2.32 and the control box communicate with to a toolchanger? Obviously the hardware is only half of the solution, it needs to talk to the controller too...
by bpmsl
Sat 29 Oct , 2016 19:15 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: Autodesk Fusion 360 - Denford Post
Replies: 1
Views: 4249

Autodesk Fusion 360 - Denford Post

Hi Folks,
I'm running a Novaturn + Toolchange with DOS FLSTEP and a Novamill with Win 2K VR Milling v2.32, is the Denford post processor option in Autodesk Fusion 360 fully compatible?

As always any help would be much appreciated.
Cheers
BPM
by bpmsl
Tue 11 Oct , 2016 21:53 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: Is there any way to run FLSTEP without my novaturn connected
Replies: 1
Views: 2970

Is there any way to run FLSTEP without my novaturn connected

Starting to use the lathe a fair bit recently, but it'd be great to be able to simulate without the machine attached.
by bpmsl
Fri 16 Sep , 2016 11:58 am
Forum: NovaTurn
Topic: Can I transfer my Novamill control card to a novaturn?
Replies: 7
Views: 10476

Re: Can I transfer my Novamill control card to a novaturn?

I have a couple of later eprom chips, but the key thing is my series 2 VR Milling licence won't work with VR Turning.

Thanks for the info.

Cheers
BPM
by bpmsl
Fri 16 Sep , 2016 10:37 am
Forum: NovaTurn
Topic: Can I transfer my Novamill control card to a novaturn?
Replies: 7
Views: 10476

Re: Can I transfer my Novamill control card to a novaturn?

The turn card is fine. Was just wondering if I could do the upgrade. I guess the most applicable question is will my VR Milling licence work with VR Turning?
by bpmsl
Mon 12 Sep , 2016 20:42 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: Novamill controler conversion EStop and Hood open pins
Replies: 3
Views: 5425

Re: Novamill controler conversion EStop and Hood open pins

Been busy making stuff lately and forgot to come back to complete this thread, I bought a bespoke 3D printer so the Novamill is a mill again. Here is an image of the final conversion. 20160912_201857.jpg 20160912_201932.jpg The controller is a USB CNC clone, the Red daughter boards are 4 channel opt...
by bpmsl
Mon 12 Sep , 2016 20:14 pm
Forum: NovaTurn
Topic: Can I transfer my Novamill control card to a novaturn?
Replies: 7
Views: 10476

Can I transfer my Novamill control card to a novaturn?

Hi, I've fitted a modern control card to my novamill and was wondering if I can use my old novamill control card in my novaturn with my existing vrmillingv2.32 or vrturningv1_47 software and my novamill dongle / licence file? I'm using FLstep on the novamill at the moment (with an old win 98 toughbo...
by bpmsl
Mon 21 Mar , 2016 22:52 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: Bringing my Novamill back to life
Replies: 35
Views: 38527

Re: Bringing my Novamill back to life

OK that looks great and the linked information has sent me in an equivalent direction. I have a few more of the opto-isolating boards left (I bought a job lot from China) so will isolate digitally from a PWM spindle signal (the controller can do 0-10v or Radio Control PWM) then use the +10v and grou...
by bpmsl
Mon 21 Mar , 2016 14:34 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: Bringing my Novamill back to life
Replies: 35
Views: 38527

Re: Bringing my Novamill back to life

Hi Folks, This is definitely a timely thread for me. I'm "upgrading" my novamill to run on a Chinese USB CNC controller card and finally got round to testing the spindle yesterday. Everything except 24v supply and the spindle drive signal is opto-isolated and interfaced via the 96 way header. This h...
by bpmsl
Mon 03 Nov , 2014 1:05 am
Forum: Novamill
Topic: Novamill controler conversion EStop and Hood open pins
Replies: 3
Views: 5425

Re: Novamill controler conversion EStop and Hood open pins

Thanks Agel Tech, But I want the interlocks working and to understand how they actually work too, so I could do with understanding which pins on the header will allow me to identify the hood open condition and if the hardware will also prevent the spindle from running if the hood is up :-) cheers BPM
by bpmsl
Sun 02 Nov , 2014 16:30 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: Novamill controler conversion EStop and Hood open pins
Replies: 3
Views: 5425

Novamill controler conversion EStop and Hood open pins

Hi folks, I've been using my novamill for a while as a 3d printer with a 4 axis USBCNC control card and an extra stepper driver. I'll shortly be wanting to do some machining so need to get the interlock sorted for the spindle and hood. From memory I use the Stop pin on the 96 way header (a25) to pau...
by bpmsl
Mon 09 Jun , 2014 13:31 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: Novamill headstock slight squeak when spinning off load...
Replies: 0
Views: 3122

Novamill headstock slight squeak when spinning off load...

Hi, My Novamill headstock has a very slight squeak when spinning off load, usually after doing a latteral cutting move. Is this an issue? If so is it likely to be the headstock bearings beginning to go, the drive belt running slightly out of line, or could it be dust in any headstock associated seal...
by bpmsl
Tue 25 Mar , 2014 23:35 pm
Forum: Post Processors
Topic: CAMBAM Post processor Settings....
Replies: 0
Views: 11016

CAMBAM Post processor Settings....

Please see

viewtopic.php?f=60&t=4505

any help much appreciated...

Cheers
BPM
by bpmsl
Tue 25 Mar , 2014 21:09 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: Help - CAMBAM post processor settings
Replies: 0
Views: 2985

Help - CAMBAM post processor settings

Please see...

viewtopic.php?f=60&t=4505

Ta BPM
by bpmsl
Tue 25 Mar , 2014 21:05 pm
Forum: Other CAD CAM and CNC
Topic: CAM BAM settings for Novamill and Novaturn
Replies: 1
Views: 13091

CAM BAM settings for Novamill and Novaturn

Hi guys, has anyone found the right post processor settings for CAMBAM for a 1999 Novamill running VR turning 2.31 and a Novaturn on DOS? The options are... Centroid Default Fanuc Fanuc DK LinuxCNC LinuxCNC-Turn Mach 3 Mach3 CutViewer Mach3-Turn Mach3-Turn-CutViewer TurboCNC If not does anyone know ...
by bpmsl
Thu 20 Mar , 2014 13:30 pm
Forum: NovaTurn
Topic: Novaturn toolchanger - interface to mach / non Denford card
Replies: 3
Views: 8881

Re: Novaturn toolchanger - interface to mach / non Denford c

Thanks CNC Guru, Having finally got round to reviewing the content of the drawings, am I correct in assuming that all I need to do is close the toolpost control card (in the big black box?) connections TPFR circuit (6 and 7) until the outer middle and inner sensors (control box cores 92, 93 and 94) ...
by bpmsl
Mon 28 Oct , 2013 17:00 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Help - 96 Way Din connetions for common anode control card
Replies: 0
Views: 2759

Help - 96 Way Din connetions for common anode control card

Hi Folks, I've been merrily working towards a usbcnc conversion for my Novamill and may have come across a snag. The control card I have uses common anode connections i.e. the +5v is fixed / common and the ground is active ( http://www.planet-cnc.com/faq/driver_opto/ ) to drive opto isolated inputs ...