That’s pretty darn cool if I’m reading this right.
I need to figure out how to post images here. I got a mechanical model for the LEDiL Angelina reflectors so I’ve been plugging away at drawing the required custom components.
I have problems too… I try the “insert image” tool above the comments box, put the URL in, and nothing shows up. So I’ve just been linking to my Google Photos (my Flickr account is almost full.)
I’m pretty curious to see if their 10deg. FWHM claims are true, but if it’s anywhere near 20-30deg. I’ll be a happy camper. Would like to see your drawings if you can link them.
I’ve tried a million times, but the images do not appear. Maybe you can take one of the links I posted above, and post the image, so I can see how it is done? Am I missing something?
Yeah, I pulled out a pile of old 18650s that I have last night and realized I could probably fit 12s2p inside it with that little LEDiL reflector if I wanted to. Though, I’m actually thinking about using 3s 18650 battery holders for maintenance reasons. (3s are the largest I’ve found to date) I’d like to put a balance connector and charge connectors as well on it but I’m not quite sure how to do that safely.
So… Do you have machining capabilities? This looks pretty cool. I should be getting those TIRs in this week so I won’t draw anything up until I have them on-hand - because if I can use something existing as a host I will.
Speaking of which, I got in the CMT2890 so I get to play with that a little…
LOL… I have an import mini-mill, of which I purchased only the castings, machined for the motion components, and installed precision LM rails and ground ballscrews. Though I’m growing out of the open-loop steppers I have installed and looking to install either servos or closed-loop steppers. I also have a manual mini lathe that needs to be tuned up.
I have a copy of FeatureCAM that I use… mostly because I know how to use it. I need to install a copy of Fusion 360 and see what that is like. I’ve heard it is very capable but can be a pain.
We just had all the stepper drivers on the Tormach fail. I managed to repair two and then switched the A-axis drive to Z. I looked at upgrading to polyphase and to closed loop. Closed loop seemed really expensive and upgrading to polyphase would have been my choice if the $5 12v regulators didn’t fix the drivers.
The biggest failings of the Tormach are the ways and the spindle. The ways just have so much slop in them. Even with fairly tight gibs, you can still easily move the table 0.003”. If it was my personal machine, I’d consider tearing it down and scraping them or going to linear guides. The whole machine is just kind of junk. The new MXs are crazy overpriced for what they are even though they now have linear rails and servos. If the new 1100MX was ~$15k and had a 3HP spindle, it would be about right for a home shop.
You can get closed loop Leadshine steppers for a reasonable price. A lot cheaper than buying them from Tormach. Then gut their control and use a UCCNC control. Even a SmoothStepper with Mach3. PathPilot is nice but it’s all proprietary crap.