Re: Gecko Bridgeport saga - Gib adjustment?

Do I put 5 volts to the dir input and then use a switch to turn it
off to get direction? I will use the simple tape measure idea,
thanks to both of you. I a similar type to what is recommended
according to the oil company.

Thanks
Keith

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "vavaroutsos" <pete@v...>
wrote:

> Keith, it should also be a simple matter to connect a swith to the
> direction line of the gecko so you can change direction without re-
> wiring the motor.
>
> I would check all of the lube flow orfices as they may be clogged.
> Are you getting any lube on the ways when you cycle the pump? Does
> your machine have the original automatic Bijur lube unit on it?

What

> kind of lube did you put in it?
>
> ~petev
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Ron K <godsone@e...> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Keith Clark wrote:
> >
> > >~petev,
> > >
> > >I can't measure how fast the axis moves with the external pulse
> > >generator since the computer will not work at the same time.
> > >
> >
> > Lay a tape measure on the table , or just make a mark every 10
> inches
> > and see how long it takes to move 20"
> > Basic science .
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Ron Kline
> >
> > American Precision Ceramics