Chuck Log

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Intro

A chronological log for Chuck Harrison, occasional off-site collaborator.

Log

1-Dec-2012 thru 7-Dec-2012

  • TorchTableToolChainTesting

25-Nov-2012 thru 31-Nov-2012

  • got update from FEF regarding Dec 18 CEB build: no oxyfuel, using PP60 plasma on torch table, new tool chain with ImplicitCAD
  • download ImplicitCAD to my laptop, limited functionality on Windows, see here
  • first training session with Rusty's Torchmate CNC Plasma cutter.
  • visited Steve Hussey at Burning Specialties, a company that does CNC and pattern-follower oxypropane cutting with a huge older cantilever machine. Nice guy.

18-Nov-2012 thru 24-Nov-2012

  • sync grbl to upstream..success.
  • replaced mechanical microswitches on X1-X2 axis with photointerrupters..success. Testing
  • contact Kavitha to coordinate torch table prep for Dec. 18 CEB build.
  • research CNC oxyfuel torch cutting CNC_Torch_Table#Cutting_Torch
  • research onsite oxygen generation (PSA)
  • order some gas valves off eBay

11-Nov-2012 thru 17-Nov-2012

  • start log.
  • ship Millermatic 200 welder (Seattle craigslist) by LTL truck to FEF. 400 lbs for $500; was that reasonable?
  • steppernug (open source stepper driver) schematic review with Darren
  • received photointerrupters for torch table testing
  • looking into "does not quite reach position" bug in my grbl branch

Ancient history

First contact with OSE Sept 2011 briefly on site. I was in the area visiting relatives David Ihnen and Margaret Havens.

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