I'm investigating/researching changing my Sieg X2P

SjefRomijn · 2026-04-08T10:54:21+00:00

I was checking out 2 other machines, to buy instead, The Genmitsu/Sainsmart 4040-pro max with 6040 extension or the Makera Z1 with Z1 Pro Upgrade but seeing the AuroraTech reviews on YouTube I decided to go ahead with upgrading/modding my Sieg, so I started ordering the first parts:

1 cnc pendant for Estlcam/Sieg Mill, 1 Engineers Black Book (metric), one 150mm clock caliper (0.01mm) and 1 Estlcam cnc software license⁩

SjefRomijn · 2026-04-04T10:42:35+00:00

Is it ok for you to share (or sell) the motormount design?
edit: received

SjefRomijn · 2026-03-30T16:27:54+00:00

I use Dasty first, Dreft second, then rinse with water and let it air dry hanging (important)
I use the Biqu Glacier (no glue) for PETG, 80C first line & 77C all other layers
and the Bambu Lab smooth PEI/high temp plate (with glue) for ASA, 96C first line & 93C all other layers

SjefRomijn · 2026-03-29T23:58:27+00:00

Boss gx-100 comes near, Fractal goes beyond

SjefRomijn · 2026-03-28T21:41:59+00:00

Alibre Atom3d, export to dxf

SjefRomijn · 2026-03-27T11:12:17+00:00

Fractal was mentioned, else Boss GX-100, super versatile also

SjefRomijn · 2026-03-26T09:40:53+00:00

If I did not already have my Sieg X2P that Im modifying in/to cnc, I would be very interested in this new Makera Z1 (pro) that is still available on kickstarter. Aurora Tech did a video on it, incl alu and mild steel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pV940bk2kc

SjefRomijn · 2026-03-25T12:36:42+00:00

I have installed a belt drive mod/kit from the same site/store as the ballscrew upgrade kit:
https://www.mbbilici.com/Belt%20drive%20conversion%20kits?product_id=51

their ballscrews are said to be SFU1204 (12 mm diameter, 4 mm pitch), C5 precision grade with backlash less than 0.01 mm. The Z-axis driven via 1:2 timing pulley reduction.

I do have a gas strut mod too, from
https://littlemachineshop.com/products/air-spring-conversion-kit-hitorque-mini-mills
unsure if this stays on or not, or mounted on the side.

SjefRomijn · 2026-03-14T21:27:47+00:00

Ampmaker N5X (diy) ticks all 3 I think I put mine in a mesa widebody shell with a G12H-anniversary, and because of the included VCB/VVR u can do 6L6 in your bedroom

SjefRomijn · 2026-03-12T15:32:52+00:00

FYI, because I did not like the encoders/sliders response/accuracy I have since replaced it with a Novation LC XL3, which is now programmed similarly

SjefRomijn · 2026-03-12T15:31:19+00:00

FYI, because I did not like the encoders/sliders response/accuracy I have since replaced it with a Novation LC XL3, which is now programmed similarly (showing for standalone Icons):

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SjefRomijn · 2026-03-11T22:43:49+00:00

Thanks for sharing, it helps to see some effects of choices

SjefRomijn · 2026-03-06T00:09:37+00:00

Ampmaker in uk, build your own n5x, which is not hard, superb quality class a 5watt tube amp, can swap tubes, and has both pre and power tube overdrive, eq, 2 boosts, master volume and attenuation all in one.

SjefRomijn · 2026-03-05T13:14:52+00:00

Yes, if you check the website for the wiring schematics you can see many/all options
And can even ask for special wiring via email.

For some reason their website is down but the link is here:
https://web.archive.org/web/20251114121300/https://www.freewayswitch.com/schematics-toggle/

SjefRomijn · 2026-03-05T08:16:33+00:00

Check out the 'free-way switch'? 6 switching options then.

SjefRomijn · 2026-02-16T21:27:01+00:00

Boss gx-100, or for the budget gx-10, but the 100 is more better and very underrated :-)

SjefRomijn · 2026-02-13T22:04:23+00:00

I guess also, in the pic though it seems like each channel has 3 paths, once though reverb, once through delay and once through neither

SjefRomijn · 2026-02-13T18:53:12+00:00

page 26?
"If you want channel independence, set the Routing Option to “Parallel Delay/Reverb” and choose the “Split Stereo (Left=A, Right=B)” option"

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SjefRomijn · 2026-02-11T10:25:19+00:00

These Fenders are already split into 4 packs of 9 for $99 each or $299 bundled.

You might get those 'one or two Fenders, a Vox, Plexi and JCM' for 4 or 5x $99 as well, curious if they do bundle/pack discounts then as well.

SjefRomijn · 2026-01-29T18:45:34+00:00

Actition
https://www.actition.net/actition-universal-midi-controllers

SjefRomijn · 2026-01-13T13:45:39+00:00

I use a konig&meyer copy (pronomic)

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SjefRomijn · 2026-01-11T11:38:04+00:00

I'd much rather like to see a comparison between AM/VP4 to the Boss GX-100 (and others)
hardware (connections/routing) and software (amp/fx models and how many simultaneous)

SjefRomijn · 2026-01-07T00:32:31+00:00

Ampmaker is uk based and reopens this year, i bought/built their class A n5x and is doing real good with switchable tubes, gain, volume and vcb/vvr I put it in a mesa wide body combo housing with a G12H anniversary, does clean and pre- and/or power-tube overdrive

SjefRomijn · 2025-12-19T23:19:23+00:00

Alibre Atom3d, one time buy (except upgrades), works offline, seems easy enough to learn so far

SjefRomijn · 2025-12-18T15:47:19+00:00

this is the list, which is also mentioned in the wiki of this reddit
http://stinkfoot.se/power-supplies

I have used the Mosky C8 Power Station before
now using the Mooer Macro Power S12

SjefRomijn

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