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