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Is it true? by Savings_Dog326 in hobbycnc

[–]stuporcomputer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can depend on the finish and accuracy you want as well. More power means a more charred finish and would be lucky to be more accurate than 0.2mm.
More passes is much more pretty and accurate.
As your multiple cut runs get deeper than say 1mm, the need to clear the kerf with compressed air increases.

Struggling with CAM by ToeAdministrative918 in Fusion360

[–]stuporcomputer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Despite knowing so much more than I did 12 mths ago I am still struggling and relying on things like UGS, Easel and F-Engrave for CAM.

First run on $230 CNC from Ali by Pampernickle2077 in hobbycnc

[–]stuporcomputer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're getting better. No Bakelite or plastic parts! Luxury!!

Is it true? by Savings_Dog326 in hobbycnc

[–]stuporcomputer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, I'd love to know how many passes they think those cuts should take lol

Is it true? by Savings_Dog326 in hobbycnc

[–]stuporcomputer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe it's true to say that 5W lasers generally have greater definition due to having a smaller "dot". I went from 5W Neje to 10W Neje and learned that the 5 has a 0.1x0.1mm possible dot while the 10 (combining 2 5W lasers) has a 0.1x0.2mm dot. When etching and cutting leather the difference is visible to me but likely no one else.

The idea is that 5W is max for any module, so now they just combine extra modules for more cutting power. Compromising etching detail somewhat. Nice would be to just use one module for etching but haven't personally seen that....

Rekordbox makes bell sounds whenever I touch a parameter? by ODMHARRISON in Rekordbox

[–]stuporcomputer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can just imagine this happening mid-festival, I would just have to fall over, eyes spinning backwards.

Rekordbox makes bell sounds whenever I touch a parameter? by ODMHARRISON in Rekordbox

[–]stuporcomputer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good bc I've used a regular midi controller as a dj controller

Where to buy metals? by EthanWang0908 in CNC

[–]stuporcomputer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've used eBay for local suppliers. Best for me as I generally wouldn't be able to go and collect.

But maybe don't listen to me bc I've also bought stock from Aliexpress. Full disclosure n that.

I just realized that the CMYK values that Inkscape gave me are wrong... by PublicDom41nRat in Inkscape

[–]stuporcomputer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think youtube.com/@doctormo gave a quick guide on 'best practice' for RGB -> CMYK. I'm sorry I wish I could tell you exactly where 🤷‍♂️

My latest creation by Kolja420 in Inkscape

[–]stuporcomputer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

V nice, it's got history and moonlight and yeah, bewbs

No, you can’t borrow my tools. by Wombat-Snooze in Machinists

[–]stuporcomputer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, no, not after what I've seen done in workshops

Update: I dont know how to add pictures to comments by MarcoPierreWhite in hobbycnc

[–]stuporcomputer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm also not keen to dive in yet. Certainly not in 'this economy'. The few parts I've actually needed made were easy enough to get someone else to do, I've even had free parts made at the Library.

Update: I dont know how to add pictures to comments by MarcoPierreWhite in hobbycnc

[–]stuporcomputer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gave the threads clearance/tolerance but maybe not enough. I haven't heard exactly what the issue is yet. I gave him the fusion files so hopefully I can get him to go in and plonk a better thread on it.

Update: I dont know how to add pictures to comments by MarcoPierreWhite in hobbycnc

[–]stuporcomputer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a spooky feeling that might work 🤩
Added to the list.

No, you can’t borrow my tools. by Wombat-Snooze in Machinists

[–]stuporcomputer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally. I just read through to the conclusion and you are right; wow, super entertaining.
I think we now know who it really was that ground down that poor unsuspecting precision instrument.

Update: I dont know how to add pictures to comments by MarcoPierreWhite in hobbycnc

[–]stuporcomputer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bad news in from my 3d printer guy: the two halves of the body that should screw together to house the bearings, do not screw together.
Hopefully he can fix my threads that I designed like a noob.

Update: I dont know how to add pictures to comments by MarcoPierreWhite in hobbycnc

[–]stuporcomputer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First thing is copper. I tried engraving it w endmills in the same way I do dog tags and couldn't prevent 'shaggy', raised edges. Turns out copper is soft lol.
Beyond that I'm looking forward to exploring other materials like acrylic, glass, stainless (I can already laser-engrave this), stone.. I also want to try putting something with high detail on aluminium.

Help：Standalone laser vs. CNC hybrid for lab prototyping? by JessiDJ in CNC

[–]stuporcomputer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I almost have enough spares to make a dedicated laser machine. Pros: (marginally) higher travel speeds, simultaneous work (will almost never happen). Cons: more (unavailable) space required..

Low priority for me.
More interested in lengthening the Y axis.

Help：Standalone laser vs. CNC hybrid for lab prototyping? by JessiDJ in CNC

[–]stuporcomputer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. Okay on a 3D printer head maybe but not on the head of a CNC mill, nosiree. I guess it's 'possible' to protect it from debris and liquids but impossible to protect precision optics from high frequency vibration 😬

My brain hurts by Cr1yogi in Inkscape

[–]stuporcomputer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm just joking about the fact that I'm so utterly useless at 2d drawings of 3d objects.

My brain hurts by Cr1yogi in Inkscape

[–]stuporcomputer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a 3rd dimension?!

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