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Old Jun 05, 2002, 03:04 AM   #1
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Foam cutting CNC electronics

Selling a "garage made" foam cutting CNC electronics.
Works with the Gilles Muller software.
All you need is a PC and the CNC :-) mechanics
What you get:
Electronics, Cable from the PC to the board, 4 stepper motor,
Power supply. Board is designed to accept 12V stepper motors.
If needed you can replace the motors to a lower voltage, and adding resistors (2 for each motor)
Please take a look at some pictures
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Price: $130 shipped free to lower 48
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Old Jun 05, 2002, 05:21 AM   #2
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the real question for me would be how much would it cost to set this up for me in my garage for hot-wire foam cutting... I provide the pc, nothing else... I'm in san jose... whaddya think?
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Old Jun 05, 2002, 11:33 AM   #3
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As for parts alone I think it would run at around $300.
I have a system running which took me about 20 to 30 hours to put together
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Old Jun 06, 2002, 08:05 AM   #4
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Does your board have heat control for the cutting wire?

Also, does it require a timer?- I guess similar to a 555 timer sold with other kits.
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Old Jun 06, 2002, 08:54 AM   #5
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Foam_Man, I'm not too far from you. I wonder if it would be possible for me to come on over and see the foam cutter, perhaps this weekend? I may just have to go home with it.
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Old Jun 07, 2002, 12:49 AM   #6
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Sure, if you dont mind the mess in the garage
Send me your phone num in an email to: tbarnea@8linx.com
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Old Jun 07, 2002, 01:46 AM   #7
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Hi AW
No, the board does not control wire temp.
Yes the board has a timer - you can see it in the top picture, on the bottom right side of the PCB
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