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by Phil Gravett
Thu 06 Jan , 2011 17:35 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Starmill Steppers
Replies: 7
Views: 8972

Re: Starmill Steppers

Right, here is the correct information. Disregard all previous woffle. ( Should have worked for ministry of disinformation, or the government) Year of manufacture- 1988 machine serial- 280361. control serial- 230288. Control- 24v main motor Spindle- .3hp .22KW DC Ph. Thank you again. Phil.
by Phil Gravett
Wed 05 Jan , 2011 22:53 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Starmill Steppers
Replies: 7
Views: 8972

Re: Starmill Steppers

I have found the Serial number inside the white control cabinet on the bottom obscured by wires. It is 230288 Possibly preceded by a 4 so (4) 230288 probably 1993 vintage. Regards Phil. The serial plate should be on the side of the black box (electrical cabinet). The motors are most likely, Make Mod...
by Phil Gravett
Wed 05 Jan , 2011 12:07 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Starmill Steppers
Replies: 7
Views: 8972

Re: Starmill Steppers

Thank you for prompt reply. As far as as I can tell, year of manufacture is probably 1993 or 1994 as I have a price list that came with it dated Jan 1993. As for serial no's, this on the main board- 98712407 Don't know where to find chassis serial, space is limited in my workshop and I have to move ...
by Phil Gravett
Tue 04 Jan , 2011 20:56 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Starmill Steppers
Replies: 7
Views: 8972

Starmill Steppers

Can anybody tell me what the stepper motors are in a Starmill. I can only access the X axis one and that has no label or number that I can find. Cheers Phil.
by Phil Gravett
Wed 09 Apr , 2008 9:58 am
Forum: StarMill
Topic: Starmill BBC
Replies: 6
Views: 8821

I am begining to realise that. Not used Dos but the tool dwells on any radius. So I am am doing well to get anything close to round out ! What are my options then. I haven't got thousands to spend. I have got computors spare running anything from 3.1 to Vista. All suggestions welcomed. Phil Gravett.
by Phil Gravett
Sat 05 Apr , 2008 3:09 am
Forum: StarMill
Topic: Starmill BBC
Replies: 6
Views: 8821

Thanks for prompt reply. I have printed out data and will get at back of machine this weekend. Fingers crossed. Phil.
by Phil Gravett
Fri 04 Apr , 2008 12:19 pm
Forum: StarMill
Topic: Starmill BBC
Replies: 6
Views: 8821

Starmill BBC

Hi, just joined this very informative forum. I am running an old Starmill on a BBC and it is getting very frustrating to have to switch between edit program and machine control. Also pauses in circular inter', not smooth cut. I wish to update to pc but not sure where to start. I know this machine wa...