Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Vanguard 3000 engraver retrofit

Darrell,
Thanks for the re-post. I may have seen this message a while back. Sometimes
it is a real challenge to keep the messages I want to re-think, re-view, and
learn from up front and on top. Most are forced to slip away to never never
land where ever that is.

I want to take a look at this later this evening. If I have an opinion, surely
you will hear it !

Thanks,
Chris L

Darrell Daniels wrote:

> Chris L wrote:
> >
> > Why can't I find the beginning of this thread ?
> >
> > I spent lots of time behind NewHermes Vangaurd machines. Spent time with
> > Machines from Western too !
> >
> > Maybe I could help if I knew more about the beginning of this thread.
> >
> > Chris L
> >
>
> Chris, here is my original message, you and Ballendo have been the only
> replies so far:
> Hi, I was going to build a CNC router from surplus parts as a learning
> project for the CNC hobby but I've inherited a fully functional Vanguard
> 3000 engraver manufactured by New Hermes in around 89, the controller
> and software are pretty archaic so I want to retrofit it to use a modern
> PC with either windows software or EMC, it has Sanyo Denki motors.
> Anyone have schematics on this guy? I've already emailed new hermes for
> a manual but I dont expect a response until after the holidays so Ill
> start ohming it out and drawing my own until (or if) I can find a
> manual.
> The power supply is a separate card in the controller box so I am hoping
> I can just build a new enclosure for it to keep from buying a power
> supply.
> If I can use the existing power supply I am thinking all I will need is
> some motor controllers, the software and the knowledge of breaking out
> the parallel port which I've found on the web already. Am I on the right
> path here?
> Any recommendations on software or any pitfalls I might encounter? Seems
> like a good project to learn the basics of motor wiring and control. My
> planned path of progression is to do this first, then build my router to
> tie in the mechanical movement design knowledge, then a plasma gantry.
> Thanks in advance for any help you guys can provide.
> Darrell
>
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