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Re: 971 CNC Router

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Originally Posted by Brian Selle View Post
Great job guys, very impressive. What kind of spindle/router did you use?
We are using a 3HP, ADES70, 24,000 RPM Electric Spindle from here.

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Originally Posted by Kstuck View Post
Very impressive!

Could you share what you use for hardware and software on the control side?

Thanks for sharing!
We are running AMC motor controllers and brushed motors with USDigital encoders for hardware, the software is LinuxCNC.

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Originally Posted by thatprogrammer View Post
Have you had issues with belts stretching?
Not that we can tell, but it is still relatively new. The belts shouldn't stretch, but if they do we can re-tension them.

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Originally Posted by MattRain View Post
Any links to these pictures? Would like to see what we are talking about.
Our picture album originally referenced is here
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